Cateret Community College

Electrical/Electronics Technology

The Electrical/Electronics Technology curriculum is designed to provide training for persons interested in the installation and maintenance of electrical/electronic systems found in residential, commercial and industrial facilities.

Training, most of which is hands-on, will include such topics as AC/DC theory, basic wiring practices, digital electronics, programmable logic controllers, industrial motor controls, the National Electric Code, and other subjects as local needs require.

Graduates should qualify for a variety of jobs in the electrical/electronics field as an on-the-job trainee or apprentice, assisting in the layout, installation, and maintenance of electrical/electronic systems.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

1. Submit application.

2. Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age or high school class must have graduated.

3. Must be a high school graduate or equivalent. Any student who is not a high school graduate will be referred to the General Education Development (GED) or Adult High School (AHS) program.

4. Must complete placement tests satisfactorily.

5. Must have official transcripts forwarded from high school and all colleges attended.

 

Electrical/Electronics Technology
Certificate

Title
Class
Lab
Work
Experience
Credit
Fall Semester
ELC 112 DC/AC Electricity
5
6
0
5
ELC 113 Basic Wiring I
2
6
0
4
5
12
0
9
Spring Semester
ELC 114 Basic Wiring II
2
6
0
4
ELC 117 Motors and Controls
2
6
0
4
4
12
0
8
Total Program of Study Hours: 17

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