Electrical Utility Technician
Offered at the Following Campus Locations
Program Overview
The Electrical Utility Technician certificate program is designed for existing employees in the electrical utility industry who wants to update and/or upgrade their skills in academic and occupational areas.
Entrance Requirements
This program requires either the ACCUPLACER® or COMPASS college placement test and High School Diploma or GED. Minimum Required Age of 16.
ACCUPLACER® minimum scores: Reading Comprehension 55, Sentence Skills 60, Arithmetic 34
COMPASS minimum scores: Reading 70, Writing 32, Algebra 28
Course Overview
MATH1013Algebraic Concepts3Emphasizes concepts and operations which are applied to the study of algebra. Topics include basic mathematical concepts, basic algebraic concepts, and intermediate algebraic concepts.1292MATH1015Geometry and Trigonometry3Emphasizes basic geometric and trigonometric concepts. Topics include measurement conversion, geometric terminology and measurements, and trigonometric terminology and functions.1293ENGL1010Fundamentals of English I3Emphasizes the development and improvement of written and oral communication abilities. Topics include analysis of writing, applied grammar and writing skills, editing and proofreading skills, research skills, and oral communication skills.1240COMP1000Introduction to Computer Literacy3This course introduces the fundamental concepts, terminology, and operations necessary to use computers. Emphasis is placed on basic functions and familiarity with computer use. Topics include introductions to computer and digital terminology and usage, operating systems, Internet and digital communication, word processing applications, spreadsheet applications, database applications, and presentation applications.1098IDFC1011Direct Current I3Introduces direct current (DC) concepts and applications. Topics include: electrical principles and laws; batteries; DC test equipment; series, parallel, and simple combination circuits; and laboratory procedures and safety practices.1620IDFC1012Alternating Current I3Course Description
Introduces the theory and application of varying sine wave voltages and current. Topics include: magnetism, AC wave generation, AC test equipment, inductance, capacitance, and basic transformers.1621ELUT1101Intro Electrical Utility Indus3This course will provide students with an overview of the electric power utility industry and occupational opportunities. Topics include the
introduction and orientation to the electric utility industry, history of the industry, electric utility regulation and its scope, regulatory agencies
and codes, general safety, electrical systems overview, electrical power generation, electrical transmission, electrical distribution, and electric
utility career opportunities.1648ELUT1102Fundamentals of Power/Alternating Current5This course is designed to continue the development of AC concepts. Topics include reactive components, simple RLC circuits, AC circuit
resonance, AC power, energy calculation, and power measurement.7179ELUT1103Network Communications4This course introduces networking technologies, tools and construction techniques, industry standards, and troubleshooting and repair
procedures for fiber optic systems. Topics include basic knowledge of networking technology, layers, TCP/IP fundamentals, network
installation, installation tools, techniques, and safety, fiber optic systems, remote connectivity, testing and troubleshooting, and security.7182Minimum Length of Program: 2 Term(s)Minimum Credit Hours for Graduation: 30