Associate Degree
Electrical Technology – A.S. Degree
The Associate of Science in Electrical Technology degree prepares students for employment on new and remodeled electrical systems work in residential, light commercial and heavy commercial installations: Employability skills, residential and commercial wiring methods, and electrical system design and estimating skills. Students gain broad-based background skills and hands-on experience wiring typical residential and commercial scenarios. Basic to all topics is the observance and practice of electrical safety for workers and installation of electrical in accordance with the National Electrical Code. Students will also be able to apply the building efficiency techniques while implementing renewable electrical systems.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:
1. Analyze how electrical concepts, and safety impacts the function and efficiency of the residential and commercial buildings.
2. Develop communication skills to effectively address and resolve work related issues.
3. Diagnose appropriate electrical safety and theories, to make sound and safe installations
Career Opportunities
Graduates will be employed as apprentice “inside journeyman” electricians, lighting installers, photovoltaic (solar electrical) system installers, in residential developments, home remodel, light commercial installations such as stores and strip-malls, as well as manufacturing facilities where they will install power, lighting, machine wiring and controls, and motor control systems.
Certificates of Achievement
Electrical Technology – Certificate of Achievement
The Certificate of Achievement in Electrical Technology prepares students for employment on new and remodeled electrical systems work in residential, light commercial and heavy commercial installations: Employability skills, residential and commercial wiring methods, and electrical system design and estimating skills. Students gain broad-based background skills and hands-on experience wiring typical residential and commercial scenarios. Basic to all topics is the observance and practice of electrical safety for workers and installation of electrical in accordance with the National Electrical Code. Students will also be able to apply the building efficiency techniques while implementing renewable electrical systems.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:
1. Analyze how electrical concepts, and safety impacts the function and efficiency of the residential and commercial buildings.
2. Develop communication skills to effectively address and resolve work related issues.
3. Diagnose appropriate electrical safety and theories, to make sound and safe installations.
Career Opportunities
Graduates will be employed as apprentice “inside journeyman” electricians, lighting installers, photovoltaic (solar electrical) system installers, in residential developments, home remodel, light commercial installations such as stores and strip-malls, as well as manufacturing facilities where they will install power, lighting, machine wiring and controls, and motor control systems.
Residential Automation Cloud Based – Certificate of Achievement
Home and building automation is one of the fastest growing industries, and the Residential Automation Cloud Based Certificate of Achievement will cover the new technologies and how to connect smart devices to communicate efficiently. The program addresses specific areas of interest in the field, for a significant number of students and provides an opportunity for students to upgrade their skills in digital communications in conjunction with industry requirements. Communications technologies taught in this program will enable students to run cables and manage music throughout the house, home theaters, and much more. The majority of courses are project-based, and students will use the latest technology and devices in communications technology.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:
1. Analyze the requirements and design of electronics and communication (data) cabling installation.
2. Demonstrate the use of copper media and fiber optics, installing cable safely and efficiently, and identifying emerging technologies that affect the design and implementation of cabled multi-media networks
3. Test, locate, and correct faults within cable and/or cable installation and providing customer support home and building
Career Opportunities
Data line installers, cable pullers, end terminators, connect devices via wifi, systems such as security alarm and all other computerized systems will be connected.
Robotics and Mechatronics Controls – Certificate of Achievement
The Certificate of Achievement in Robotics and Mechatronics Controls focuses on the terminology of assembly, process and execution within the field. Automation of the Robotics and Mechatronics process and each stage of the assembly, trouble-shooting, is the main focus.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:
1. Explain the concept of inventory, indexing, and sorting.
2. Analyze program actuators and sensors.
3. Describe transformers, reversing contractors, control relays, and logic functions and how they are used in the field.
Career Opportunities
Manufacturing, process control, BART, TESLA
Solar Photovoltaic Professionals – Certificate of Achievement
Solar industry is a fast growing industry and professionals in this area are in high demand. The Certificate of
Achievement in Solar Photovoltaic Professionals will prepare the students to face the challenges of this
technology, the standards, the codes applications and installation skills. The courses in the program are project
based, students will design and install PV systems and learn how to communicate with the market and the
customers.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:
1. Explain the theory and operation of Photovoltaic power generation.
2. Determine site suitability for PV installation.
3. Analyze collected site data, design the installation, and select equipment size and type to produce projected performance.
Career Opportunities
Provides an opportunity for students to enter fields or job markets such as PV System Installers, Designers, Customer Relations, Sales Representatives.
