Electrical Occupations - Pennsylvania College of Technology

Electrical Occupations from Pennsylvania College of Technology is a Campus Certificate Electrical Engineering degree that prepares you for a Engineering career. This curriculum offers the skills and theoretical background needed for a variety of careers. Graduates may work as electricians in electrical construction or in electrical maintenance where they would work with electrical machinery. They should also be qualified to develop the circuitry used to install and troubleshoot electrical and electronic machine-controlled equipment and systems. The major emphasizes electrical and electronic basics and the development of skills through laboratory practice. Courses in communication, math, and science improve students\\\' employment prospects. Career Opportunities Industrial maintenance, electrical troubleshooter, power company employee, construction union apprentice, electrical tester or inspector; self-employment in residential and commercial wiring. Program Goals A graduate of this major should be able to: demonstrate technical skills in a variety of electrical fields, apply accepted safety standards, and meet work quality standards. demonstrate and apply knowledge in electrical theory and mathematics in theconstruction and operation of electrical systems. use and care for electrical tools and materials and demonstrate the ability to requisition these items from a stockroom or supplier. read and develop blueprints and use this information in performing installation, which comply with the National Electrical Code. interpret ideas and develop plans through communicating with others. operate, maintain, and repair rotating electrical machines. demonstrate working knowledge of electrical construction procedures in residential, commercial, and industrial installations. use troubleshooting equipment and standard testing procedures. set up ladder relay logic systems and convert them to electronic programmable control systems. operate and maintain electrical and electronic programmable control systems. demonstrate knowledge of basic electronic control circuitry, devices, and schematic diagrams. troubleshoot microprocessor-based industrial control devices such as robots. View more details on Pennsylvania College of Technology . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Electrical Engineering courses.