Program Description
The Industrial Electrical Controls Technical Certificate of Credit prepares students for an entry-level position in a commercial or industrial environment in which electrical controls are utilized. Emphasis is placed on electrical theory, electric motors, and programmable logic controllers.
Career Information
Occupation
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment
Career Projections
The number of jobs in this field is expected to increase by 8.4% nationally and 4.7% in the State of Georgia over the next several years. Estimated salaries in this field start at $40,000 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
sstepps@atlantatech.edu
Program Length and Cost
Minimum Program Length in Semester Terms: 2 terms
Program Credit Hours: 16
Estimated Program Cost: $2,611
Required Courses
General Education Courses (3 Credits)
Occupational Courses (10 Credits)
Select one of the following Ac courses (3 Credits)
Total Credit Hours: 16
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 inspect, maintain, and repair electric motors
3. The graduate will have developed the knowledge and skills to inspect, maintain, and repair electrical controls
4. The graduate will have developed the knowledge and skills to inspect and maintain industrial PLCs