Electrical Construction AAS (144 Credits)

CIP Code

46.0302

Plan Code: ELEECAPT

 

The Electrical Construction AAS Degree Program provides students with a robust foundation in electrical theory, safety, and practical skills necessary for careers in the electrical industry. The Electrical Construction programs emphasize the importance of safety, adherence to industry standards, and hands-on experience with electrical installations and maintenance. Through nine-quarters of learning, the program covers a broad spectrum of subjects including residential, commercial, and industrial wiring, advanced motor controls, blueprint reading, and new electrical technologies such as photovoltaic designs, energy management systems, green wiring practices, as well as solar, wind, and low voltage electrical systems. Graduates of the Electrical Construction program are eligible to earn up to 4000 hours from the Department of Labor & Industries towards their EL01 electrical license.

 

  • AAS in 9 quarters

  • Maximum class size: 18

  • Student to teacher ratio: 18:1

  • Enrollment point: Fall, Spring

  • This is primarily a face-to-face program with web-enhanced activities

  • Students will use hand and power tools, transportation vehicles, ladders, and general construction equipment 

  • This is a nine-quarter program where students choose either day (7AM – 2PM) or swing (12PM – 7PM) shift course offerings

  • A list of required tools and personal protective equipment(PPE) is given to students upon acceptance in the program; students are responsible for the purchase of these items prior to the start of ELCON classes

  • Upon successful completion of the nine-quarter program of study, students may be awarded up to 4000 hours with the Department of Labor & Industries

General Education Requirements

5 credits from the Communications Distribution

5 credits from the Quantitative Distribution

5 credits from the Sciences and Humanities Distribution

Note: See a Career Advisor prior to choosing courses that meet general education requirements.

Required Courses

Quarter 1

ELCON 101Introduction to Electrical Construction

3

ELCON 102Applied Physical Science

5

ELCON 103Hand and PowerTools

4

ELCON 104Electrical Service Installation

4

Quarter 2

ELCON 105Electrical Components

4

ELCON 106Introduction to Residential Wiring

3

ELCON 107National Electric Code

4

ELCON 108NFPA 70E Standards

4

Quarter 3

ELCON 109Residential Design

3

ELCON 110Residential Wiring Techniques

3

ELCON 111Systems Troubleshooting

3

ELCON 112Introduction to Blueprint Reading

3

ELCON 113Blueprint Reading Applications

5

Quarter 4

ELCON 114New Residential Technologies

4

ELCON 201Specialty Tools

4

ELCON 202Commercial Wiring

3

ELCON 203Commercial Codes and Regulations

3

GENED If not already taken

Quarter 5

ELCON 204Commercial Material Identification

3

ELCON 205Commercial Installation

3

ELCON 206Industrial Wiring

3

ELCON 207Industrial Material Identification

3

ELCON 208Industrial Installation

3

Quarter 6

ELCON 209Industrial Hazards

3

ELCON 210Motors and Controllers

4

ELCON 211Project Estimation

5

ELCON 212Control Circuits

3

Quarter 7

ELCON 213Motors and Controllers Applications

3

ELCON 214Transformers

3

ELCON 215Advanced Motor Controls

3

ELCON 216New Technology Commercial

4

Quarter 8

ELCON 224Advanced Projects I

6

ELCON 225Advanced Projects II

6

Quarter 9

ELCON 226Advanced Projects III

6

ELCON 227Advanced Projects IV

6

Total Credit Hours: 144