This program presents theory, laboratory and workshop experiences which relate to the generation and transmission of electricity and the installation and maintenance of electrical equipment. Specialized classroom and practical instruction is related to the maintenance of a variety of industrial machinery which is driven by motors or which is controlled by electrical or electronic devices. Instruction emphasizes practical applications of mathematics, the science of circuit diagrams and blueprint reading, sketching, and other subjects essential to preparation for employment in the electrical occupations. The program is centered towards the industrial and commercial field of construction and maintenance. Some of the occupations for which this program prepares students are industrial wireman, commercial wireman, industrial maintenance electrician, programmable controller specialist, electrical estimator, and motor control specialist.
Awards Offered: Associate in Applied Science Certificate
Career Outlook: Employment of electricians is projected to grow 14 percent from 2014 to 2024, much faster than the average for all occupations. As homes and businesses require more wiring, electricians will be needed to install the necessary components. Overall growth of the construction industry and the need to maintain older equipment in manufacturing plants also will require more electricians.
Alternative power generation, such as solar and wind, is an emerging field that should require more electricians for installation. Increasingly, electricians will be needed to link these alternative power sources to homes and power grids over the coming decade. Employment growth stemming from these sources, however, will largely be dependent on government policy. With greater efficiency and reliability of newer manufacturing plants, demand for electricians in manufacturing should increase as more electricians are needed to install and maintain systems. However, this increase in demand will be partially offset by the closing of older facilities.
The median annual wage for Electrical occupations was $51,110 per year $24.57 per hour in May 2014.
SEMESTER HOUR (SH) DISTRIBUTION DEGREE REQUIREMENTS BY ACADEMIC AREA*:
(5 Semesters, Degree SH Total: 65)
Area I: Written Composition: 3 SH
Area II: Humanities and Fine Arts: 6 SH
Area III: Natural Sciences & Math: 3 SH
Area IV: History, Social, and Behavioral Sciences: 3 SH
Area V: Additional General Education Courses, Major Courses and Electives: 50 SH
SEMESTER HOUR (SH) DISTRIBUTION CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS BY ACADEMIC AREA*:
(4 Semesters, Certificate SH Total: 50)
Area I: Written Composition: 3 SH
Area II: Humanities and Fine Arts: 0 SH
Area III: Natural Sciences & Math: 3 SH
Area IV: History, Social, and Behavioral Sciences: 0 SH
Area V: Additional General Education Courses, Major Courses and Electives: 44 SH
ASSOCIATE DEGREE SAMPLE PLAN*:
Semester 1
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| ELT 108 | 3 |
| ELT 109 | 3 |
| ELT 114 | 3 |
| ELT 115 | 3 |
| ORI 101 | 2 |
| Total Semester Hours | 14 |
Semester 2
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| ELT 118 | 3 |
| ELT 132 | 3 |
| ELT 209 | 3 |
| ELT 212 | 3 |
| ENG 101 | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 15 |
Semester 3
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| ELT 117 | 3 |
| ELT 231 | 3 |
| ELT 232 | 3 |
| ELT 244 | 3 |
| MTH 116 | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 15 |
Semester 4
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| ELT 241 | 3 |
| ELT 110 | 3 |
| CIS 130 | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 9 |
Semester 5
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| CIS 146 | 3 |
| SPH 106 | 3 |
| HIS 101 | 3 |
| MUS 101 | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 12 |
For Additional Information Contact: Eric Rogers, Lead Electrical Instructor at 334-876-9348 or email at: eric.rogers@wccs.edu