Electrical Technology - Kennebec Valley Community College

Electrical Technology from Kennebec Valley Community College is a Campus Certificate Electrical Engineering degree that prepares you for a Engineering career. DESCRIPTION The Electrical Technology (ET) program prepares students for entry level positions in the electrical field. The ET program offers a Diploma. Graduates from this program will be skilled in the installation and maintenance of various residential, commercial, and industrial electrical systems. All State of Maine electrical licensing educational requirements are met or exceeded in this program. Students are required to have the tools and equipment necessary to properly complete the hands-on portion of the program. The required tools and equipment cost will be in the range of $250 - $500. PROGRAM MISSION The Electrical Technology program provides graduates with the technical background and the manual skills necessary for careers in the installation and maintenance of modern electrical systems, electrical equipment, and electrical controls. Graduates are critical thinkers and are able to troubleshoot problems in residential, commercial, or industrial electrical environments. The program provides students with the ability to communicate effectively using standard methods of communication. Recognizing the need for lifelong learning, the ET program helps students achieve various professional and personal goals that may arise over a lifetime, including the opportunity for transfer to other college and university technical programs. The program strives to maintain a high academic standard for teaching and learning through a continuous process of self-assessment and improvement. Students are exposed to a learning environment that is safe and supportive of student growth and achievement. Using modern training equipment, innovative teaching methods and highly trained faculty members, the ET program endeavors to fully prepare students for a variety of electrical occupations. EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES Upon successful completion of the ET program, graduates are expected to: 1. Practice the electrical and electronic skills of the profession in a conscientious, responsible, and accountable manner while recognizing the need to continue to expand their technical knowledge and skills. 2. Communicate effectively and listen and respond appropriately to a variety of residential, commercial and industrial electrical situations. 3. Think critically and use their acquired analytical skills to solve problems encountered in a residential, commercial or industrial electrical environment. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Graduates will find employment as entry level Maintenance Electricians, Construction Electricians, Electrical/Instrumentation Technicians , or in other positions that involve the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. Graduates are eligible to take the State of Maine Journeyman Electrical Licensing Examination. View more details on Kennebec Valley Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Electrical Engineering courses.