Electrical Technology - Industrial Wiring

This award is not eligible for Financial Aid

The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Electrical Technology - Industrial Wiring is specifically designed to develop knowledge of advanced electrical skills typical of industrial applications. The Certificate of Completion (CCL) lays the framework for the International Code Council (ICC) and International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI) certification exams. Students are admitted to the Certificate of Completion in Electrical Technology - Commercial Wiring program only through the Electric League of Arizona.

Details

Field of Interest
Applied Technology
Degree Type
Certificate of Completion (CCL)
Academic Plan
Electrical Technology - Industrial Wiring (CER)
Academic Plan Code
5906N
Total credits required
12
Catalog Year
2024-2025
Effective Term
Summer 2018
Admission criteria

Formal application and admission to the program by the Electric League of Arizona and a high school diploma, GED, or 6 months electrical industry or related experience.

Notes

This program is not eligible for Title IV Federal Financial Aid.
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.

What You'll Learn
  • Interpret blueprints specific to residential, industrial, and commercial wiring and the uniform electrical codes.
  • Describe and analyze the design and operation of specific, programmed control systems.
  • Explain the principles and operation of alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) motors, generators, and alternators.
  • Describe principles and operations of frequency controlled AC motor drives and perform electrical maintenance and service on current source inverters (CSI), variable voltage inverters (VVI) and pulse width modulated inverters (PWM).

Successful completion of this certificate may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Arizona-based wages* for this certificate. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.

Electricians

$51,300

* Career and wage information provided by Pipeline AZ using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources. Sources

Course Sequence by Term

The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:

  • Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Degree Progress Report Tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
  • The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
  • Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
  • Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.

Full-time Sequence

Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.

Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Credits
ELC124 Industrial Electrical Wiring and Codes 3
ELC144 Basic Automated Systems Using Programmable Controllers 3
ELC210 AC Machinery and DC Machinery 3
ELC218 Variable Frequency Drives 3
Disclaimer

Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.

Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.

This certificate is not eligible for Title IV Federal Financial Aid.

View MCCCD’s official curriculum documentation for additional details regarding the requirements of this award (https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm?id=120011).

At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, we encourage you to meet with an advisor to discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.