Electrical Technology
ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE
Program Description:
Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Degree
The Electrical Technology (ET) program prepares students for entry level positions in the electrical field. The AAS degree track is designed to be completed on a full time basis during the day. Graduates from the ET program will be skilled in the installation and maintenance of various residential, commercial, and industrial electrical systems.
All State of Maine electrical licensing educational requirements are met or exceeded in this program. Students are required to have the tools and equipment necessary to properly complete the hands-on portion of the program. The required tools and equipment cost will be in the range of $300 – $600.
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Mission & Outcomes
PROGRAM MISSION
The Electrical Technology program provides graduates with the technical background and the manual skills necessary for careers in the installation and maintenance of modern electrical systems, electrical equipment, and electrical controls. Graduates are critical thinkers and are able to troubleshoot problems in residential, commercial, or industrial electrical environments. The program provides students with the ability to communicate effectively using standard methods of communication. Recognizing the need for lifelong learning, the ET program helps students achieve various professional and personal goals that may arise over a lifetime, including the opportunity for transfer to other college and university technical programs. The program strives to maintain a high academic standard for teaching and learning through a continuous process of self-assessment and improvement. Students are exposed to a learning environment that is safe and supportive of student growth and achievement. Using modern training equipment, innovative teaching methods and highly trained faculty members, the ET program endeavors to fully prepare students for a variety of electrical occupations.
EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES
Upon successful completion of the ET program, graduates are expected to:
- Practice the electrical skills of the profession in a conscientious, responsible, and accountable manner while recognizing the need to continue to expand their technical knowledge and skills.
- Communicate effectively and listen and respond appropriately to a variety of residential, commercial and industrial electrical situations.
- Think critically and use their acquired analytical skills to solve problems encountered in a residential, commercial or industrial electrical environment.
Graduation Requirements
Students must complete 68 credits to graduate with an AAS degree. They must also achieve a minimum grade of “C” in all core courses (*) and attain a final GPA of 2.0 or higher.
Course Requirements
First Semester
| COURSE NUMBER | COURSE NAME | CREDIT HOURS | CONTACT HOURS |
| BPT125 | Construction Print Reading* | 3 | 45 |
| ENG108 | Technical Writing | 3 | 45 |
| ETL113 | Electrical Circuits I* | 3 | 60 |
| ETL121 | Electrical Wiring Practices I* | 5 | 135 |
| MAT114 | Technical Math | 3 | 45 |
| Total | 17 | 330 |
Second Semester
| COURSE NUMBER | COURSE NAME | CREDIT HOURS | CONTACT HOURS |
| ETL114 | Electrical Circuits II* | 3 | 60 |
| ETL120 | Rotating Machines and Transformers* | 3 | 60 |
| ETL124 | Fundamentals of Electronics* | 3 | 60 |
| ETL127 | Electrical Motor Control* | 3 | 60 |
| MAT117 | College Algebra | 3 | 45 |
| Total | 15 | 285 |
Third Semester
| COURSE NUMBER | COURSE NAME | CREDIT HOURS | CONTACT HOURS |
| COM104 | Introduction to Communication | 3 | 45 |
| ETL215 | National Electrical Code* | 3 | 45 |
| ETL221 | Industrial Control Systems* | 3 | 60 |
| General Education Elective | 3 | 45 | |
| Humanities Elective | 3 | 45 | |
| Total | 15 | 240 |
Fourth Semester
| COURSE NUMBER | COURSE NAME | CREDIT HOURS | CONTACT HOURS |
| ETL122 | Electrical Wiring Practices II* | 5 | 135 |
| ETL222 | Introduction to Instrumentation* | 3 | 45 |
| ETL225 | Photovoltaic and Small Wind Electrical Systems* | 3 | 45 |
| ETL216 | Advanced National Electrical Code* | 3 | 45 |
| Social Science Elective | 3 | 45 | |
| Total | 17 | 315 |
Associate of Applied Science Degree Totals: 64 credit hours and 1170 contact hours
* Core Courses
KVCC Electives* Defined
Humanities Electives are studies which expand the student’s awareness of the human condition and appreciation of human needs, values and achievements. Humanities include studies of literature, languages, geography, history, philosophy, religion, and history and appreciation of the fine arts.
Excluded from meeting Humanities requirements are courses in composition, speech, technical writing, performing arts, and behavioral, physical, and biological sciences. In the KVCC catalog, courses that count as Humanities Electives have a designation of (H) next to the title.
| Humanities Electives | ||||||
| Art | Literature | Geography & History | Humanities & Music | Philosophy & Religion | Languages | |
| ART 110
ART 112 ART 131 ART 206 |
ENG 121
ENG 210 ENG 212 ENG 214 ENG 216 ENG 220 ENG 223 |
GEO 101
HIS 101 HIS 102 HIS 111 HIS 112 HIS 202 HIS 204 HIS 212 HIS 214 HIS 216 |
HUM 101
INT 201 MUS 101 MUS 103 MUS 117 |
PHI 101
PHI 106 PHI 108 PHI 110 PHI 201 PHI 205 PHI 220 |
ASL 106
ASL 107 ASL 206 FRE 101 FRE 102 |
SPA 101
SPA 102 SPA 105 SPA 201 |
Social Science Electives may be chosen from the following fields: Anthropology, Economics, Mental Health, Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology.
| Social Science Electives
(Any Course Beginning with the Following Designations) |
||||||
| ANT | ECO | MHT | POL | PSY | SOC | |
Fine Arts Electives – are Art or Music courses and ENG 210 (Creative Writing)
| Fine Arts Electives | ||||||
| ART 110
ART 111 |
ART 112
ART 114 |
ART 131
ART 206 |
ART 211 | ENG 210 | MUS 101
MUS 103 MUS 117 |
|
General Education Electives may be chosen from the following fields: Art, Communication, Humanities, Math, Mental Health, English, Natural Sciences (AST, BIO, CHE, ENV or PHY) and Social Sciences.
(EXCEPTIONS: Any of these courses is acceptable as a Gen. Ed. Elective – CPT 117, CPT 121 or MAS 102).
* Only courses with a designation of 100 or great may be used as electives. (Example: MAT 031 cannot be used as a general education elective.)
* New courses are always being developed. If you have a question about a course not listed her contact the Academic Affairs Office at 453-5822 to confirm that it will fulfill an elective in your academic program.
Career Opportunities
Graduates will find employment as entry level:
- Maintenance Electricians
- Construction Electricians
- Electrical/Instrumentation Technicians
- or in other positions that involve the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Graduates are eligible to take the State of Maine Journeyman Electrical Licensing Examination.
View Gainful Employment data for this career field.
Required Tools & Materials
Tools Required for Wiring Practices I & II:
| Catalog Number: | Description: |
| IDEAL #35-790 | IDEAL tool kit containing the following tools: Journeyman Electrician’s Tote, Kinetic Reflex T-Stripper Wire Stripper, Linesman Pliers, NE Head, 9 1/4” Long Nose Pliers with Cutter, 8”Tongue and Groove Pliers (Pump Pliers), 10”Cabinet Tip Screwdriver, 3/16” x 4”Phillips Screwdriver, #1 x 3”Phillips Screwdriver, #2 x 4” Round Shank Screwdriver, 1/4” x 4”Torpedo Level, Utility Knife, Tape Measure 25’, Auto-Lock |
| IDEAL #35-4029 | Diagonal Cutting Pliers, 8” with Angle Head |
| IDEAL #35-168 | Screwdriver Heavy Duty, Keystone Tip, 8” |
| IDEAL #30-333 | Twist-a-Nut Pro Screwdriver, 1/4” cabinet tip, 6” |
| IDEAL #35-406 | Screw-Holding Screwdriver, 6” |
| IDEAL #35-202 | Scratch-Awl |
| IDEAL #35-210 | Electrician’s Hammer |
| Klein #CL310 | 400 Amp AC True RMS Clamp On Meter |
| Klein # RT 110 | Receptacle Tester |
Tools and materials required for all other technical courses:
| Manufacturer / Part Number: | Description: |
| Ideal # 35-1301 | 1/8” Screw Driver |
| Unspecified | Safety Glasses |