Electrician Program
Division of Technical Studies
Program Mission
The mission of the Electrician Program is to provide a basic core of specialized instruction and practical shop experience, and students will be prepared for employment in electrical trades.
Program Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the Electrician Program will be able to:
- Wire residential, commercial, and industrial structures utilizing appropriate methods and applications.
- Produce precise measurements and calculations related to electrical systems.
- Bend conduit to specification utilizing the appropriate technique.
- Draw, wire, and connect basic motor controls.
- Draw, wire, and connect multiple switching locations controlling luminaries.
Student achievement related to Program Learning Outcomes is assessed systematically and results are made available on the Program Review webpage.
Campuses/Sites Offered
- Hammond Area Campus (Hammond)
- Lacombe Campus (Lacombe)
- Livingston Campus (Walker)
- Sullivan Campus (Bogalusa)
Technical Diploma in Electrician
The following criteria must be satisfied towards the completion of the Technical Diploma:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses (listed below) | 26 | |
| Certificate of Technical Studies (CTS) in Electrician Residential | 20 | |
| Total Hours | 46 | |
Required Courses:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ELEC 1120 | Basic Electricity | 5 |
| ELEC 1210 | Residential Wiring | 5 |
| ELEC 1330 | Generators/Motors&Transformers | 4 |
| ELEC 1420 | Introd to Motor Controls | 2 |
| ELEC 1440 | Motor Controls | 3 |
| ELEC 2520 | Solid State Theory | 3 |
| ELEC 2540 | Logic Functions | 2 |
| ELEC 2720 | Intro to Programmable Logic | 2 |
| Total Hours | 26 | |
Certificate of Technical Studies (CTS) in Electrician Residential:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ELEC 1220 | Electrical Raceways | 3 |
| ELEC 1230 | National Electric Code | 4 |
| ELEC 1311 | Residential Wiring Installatio | 3 |
| ELEC 1430 | Blueprint Interpretation | 4 |
| ELEC 2460 | Technical Math for Elec | 3 |
| ELEC 2997 | Practicum | 3 |
| Total Hours | 20 | |
Additional Exit Points:
Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Technical Studies
The highest exit point in the Electrician program is the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Technical Studies. To qualify, students must complete the General Education Core and the Technical Diploma (TD) in Electrician. Requirements for exit points and completion are outlined below.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Core | 15 | |
| Technical Diploma in Electrician | 46 | |
| Total Hours | 61 | |
Career and Technical Certificate (CTC) in Control Helper:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ELEC 1330 | Generators/Motors&Transformers | 4 |
| ELEC 1420 | Introd to Motor Controls | 2 |
| ELEC 1440 | Motor Controls | 3 |
| Total Hours | 9 | |
Career and Technical Certificate (CTC) in PLC Helper:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ELEC 2520 | Solid State Theory | 3 |
| ELEC 2540 | Logic Functions | 2 |
| ELEC 2720 | Intro to Programmable Logic | 2 |
| Total Hours | 7 | |
Career and Technical Certificate (CTC) in Residential Wiring Installation:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ELEC 1210 | Residential Wiring | 5 |
| ELEC 1311 | Residential Wiring Installatio | 3 |
| Total Hours | 8 | |
Special Comments:
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Anticipated program length for the completion of the highest level exit point is 2 years.
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Program requirements must be completed with a programmatic grade point average of 2.0 or higher and grade of "C" or higher in all applicable coursework.
Career Information
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