Electrical Technology
The objective of the Electrical Technology (ELEC) program is to provide students with curriculum that guides them through the process of becoming electricians. Students are introduced to the generation and distribution of AC/, residential and commercial wiring methods, industrial motor controls and electronics, as well as utilizing green technologies such as solar. During classroom, lab and fieldwork experiences, students gain valuable theory while incorporating current NEC codes and WAC/RCW rules, laws, and procedures with hands-on applications. This training program concludes with an externship off campus or with the completion of a capstone project on campus.
The ELEC program is 24 months in length (eight quarters). The student will earn 176.5 credit hours which are 3,000 clock hours.
The student to instructor ratio for the ELEC program is no greater than 24:1. The student to (01) journey level electrician ratio when performing fieldwork for the school is 4:1.
Program Outline
Quarter 1
Quarter 2
Quarter 3
Quarter 4
Quarter 5
Quarter 6
Quarter 7
Quarter 8
Total Clock Hours: 3000
Total Credit Hours: 176.5
Electrical Technology Book and Tool List
The book and tool list for students in the Electrical Technology program is intended to be a minimum requirement to complete the program. The book and tool list will be provided no later than the first day of class. For specifics on cost of books, training materials, uniforms, and tools, please refer to Tuition and Fees.
Electrical Technology Equipment List
Students in the Electrical Technology program utilize the following equipment:
Computers
Electrical hand tools
Motor control labs
Single- and three-phase motors
PLC simulators
PLC labs
Electronic workstations
Variable Frequency Drives
Steel and wood framed structures
Power factor correction labs
Conduit bending equipment
Oscilloscopes and related electronic equipment
Thermal imaging devices
Photovoltaic Systems