Electrical Technology - Mid Plains Community College

Electrical Technology from Mid Plains Community College is a Campus Certificate Electrical Engineering degree that prepares you for a Engineering career. The Electrical Technology Program provides students the opportunity to gain technical knowledge and experience in residential and commercial wiring phases of the electrical industry. Training is in basic electricity, blueprint reading, motors, motor controls, programmable logic controls, fiber optics and the National Electrical Code. Students experience hands-on work, including actual residential and commercial wiring installation. Options available to students include a Diploma. Program Objectives Understand the hazards of working with electrical circuits and equipment and the procedures for prevention of injury. Perform basic installation of electrical equipment and materials. Demonstrate an understanding of personal and work characteristics that contribute to effective job performance. Use effective communication skills appropriate to the electrical trades. Apply the theory of electrical technology to specific jobs using critical thinking/reasoning and the ability to work independently. Use mathematical data and reasoning to compute and theorize electrical circuits. Interpret the basic NEC sections as applied to residential and commercial occupancies. Employment Opportunities Employment opportunities include electrical contractors, maintenance, railroad industry, electrical inspectors, electrical wholesaling, and manufacturing. Diploma - 32 Credit Hours Purpose: The Diploma option is awarded to students who want only two semesters of the Electrical Technology program. Students must complete the 32 semester credit hours of the Electrical Technology courses listed above for the fall and spring semesters. View more details on Mid - Plains Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Electrical Engineering courses.