Electrical Control Systems, Diploma

Overview

Offered at the Augusta campus

Program Description: The Electrical Control Systems program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare students in the field of electrical control systems. Learning opportunities develop academic and professional knowledge, along with skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes specialized training in PLC’s, electrical controls, and instrumentation. Graduates of the program receive an Electrical Control Systems diploma that qualifies them for employment as industrial electricians or industrial control technicians.

Employment Opportunities: Graduates in the Electrical Control Systems program are prepared for employment as entry-level electrical maintenance technicians. Program graduates are to be competent in the technical areas of electrical wiring, motors, motor controls, programmable logic controllers, and electrical troubleshooting. Graduates are competent in industrial electrical equipment and electrical systems maintenance, direct and alternating current principles, and electrical troubleshooting.

Curriculum Outline

General Core Courses, 8 credits

Occupational Courses, 33 credits

Occupational Electives, 3 credits

Notes:

• A grade of “C” or higher is required for all courses.

Guided Pathway

You may click on any course below to view the course description and prerequisite information.

Students who do not follow the Course Sequence listed below may not be able to complete the program in the number of semesters shown.

Augusta Day Program, Fall Start

PROGRAM NAME: Electrical Control Systems

AWARD: Diploma

CAMPUS: Augusta Day Program

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