Electrical Systems Technology Diploma

Electrical Systems Technology Diploma (Major Code: ES12)

Program Description

The Electrical Systems Technology program provides instruction in the inspection, maintenance, installation, and repair of electrical systems in the residential, commercial, and industrial industries. A combination of theory and practical application is emphasized to develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills. Program graduates receive a diploma in Electrical Systems Technology with a specialization in residential or industrial applications.

Career Information

Occupation

Electricians

Career Projections

The number of jobs in this field is expected to increase by 2.1% nationally and 5.8% in the State of Georgia over the next several years. Estimated salaries in this field start at $55,000 a year.
Labor market data was compiled using Economic Modeling Specialists, international and is updated annually.

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Admission Requirements

General College Admissions Requirements

Program Contact Information

Sheba Stepps

Instructor, Electrical Construction

Academic Building C2317

404-225-4006

[e-mail]

Program Length and Cost

Minimum Program Length in Semester Terms: 4 terms
Program Credit Hours: 42
Estimated Program Cost: $7,402

Course Outline

 

General Education Courses (8 Credits)

EMPL 1000	Interpersonal Relat & Prof Dev	2
ENGL 1010	Fundamentals of English I	3
MATH 1012	Foundations of Mathematics	3

Occupational Courses (25 Credits)

FYES 1001	First Year Experience Seminar	3
IDFC 1007	Industrial Safety Procedures	2
ELTR 1060	Electrical Prints, Schematics, and Symbols	2
ELTR 1080	Commercial Wiring I	5
ELTR 1090	Commercial Wiring II	5
ELTR 1180	Electrical Controls	4
XXXX xxxx	Occupational Guided Elective	3

Select one of the following Dc courses (3 Credits)

ELTR 1010		3
IDFC 1011	Direct Current I	3
IDSY 1101	DC Ciircuit	3

Select one of the following Ac courses (3 Credits)

ELTR 1020		3
IDFC 1012	Alternating Curent I	3
IDSY 1105	AC Circuit Analysis	3

Select one of the following Specializations (10 Credits)

Electrical Construction and Maintenance

ELTR 1205	Residential Wiring I	3
ELTR 1210	Residential Wiring II	4

Advisor Approved Occupational Elective (4 Credits)

Industrial Electrical Technology

ELTR 1220	Industrial PLC's	4
ELTR 1250		2
ELTR 1270		4

Field Occupation

XXXX xxxx

Advisor Approved Courses

10

Total Credit Hours: 46

 

Program Outcomes

1. The graduate will have developed the knowledge and skills to safely work with direct and alternating current circuits.
2. The graduate will have developed the knowledge and skills to correctly interpret electrical prints, drawings, and schematics.
3. The graduate will have developed the knowledge and skills to wire a residential and commercial structure.
4. The graduate will have developed the knowledge and skills to wire an industrial structure.
5. The graduate will have developed the knowledge and skills to inspect, maintain, and repair electric motors.
6. The graduate will have developed the knowledge and skills to inspect, maintain, and repair electrical controls.
7. The graduate will have developed the knowledge and skills to diagnostically troubleshoot electrical components and systems.
8. The graduate will have developed the knowledge and skills to inspect and maintain industrial PLCs.
9. The graduate will have developed the knowledge and skills to understand and apply the National Electric Code.