Industrial Electrical - Northwest State Community College

Industrial Electrical from Northwest State Community College is a Campus Certificate Industrial Engineering degree that prepares you for a Engineering career. This program will focus on learning experiences for the student that will prepare him or her with the technical skills to work in the Industrial Electrical field in positions such as Industrial Electrician, Electrical Technician , Industrial Controls Technician, or Maintenance Technician . All of these courses apply toward the comparable associate degree. Students in the program will be trained not only in traditional Electrician skills, but also how to operate and troubleshoot state-of-the-art programmable controller systems, solid state motor drives, instrument systems and industrial computer systems used by maintenance personnel in manufacturing and process plans. Students will receive hands-on training on AC/DC motors, transformers, test equipment, basic hydraulic systems, and industrial wiring practices according to the National Electrical Code. Most of the technical classes will have 50% of the learning experience in the classroom, and the other 50% in the laboratory with hands-on training. This program focuses on basic fundamentals so that graduates can also adapt to the continuous changes in technology . Career Outlook As manufacturers invest in new highly technological equipment, the demand for the Industrial Electrician is great. Program Learning Outcomes Students earning a certificate from this program should demonstrate: 1. Knowledge of electrical symbols and abbreviations. 2. Proficiency in basic electrical theory, motor starters, solenoid valves, various control devices, motor circuits, and variable frequency drivers. 3. Proficiency in the systematic elimination of the various parts of a system to locate a malfunctioning part safely but properly. 4. Basic knowledge of PLC control systems. 5. Knowledge of the physics of fluids, components, troubleshooting and design applications for hydraulic and pneumatic systems. View more details on Northwest State Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Industrial Engineering courses.