Occupational Division

 

Electrical Technology

The Electrical Technology Program at Northwest-Shoals Community College is designed to fulfill the needs of a demanding industry.  The course includes electrical fundamentals, equipment and machine installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of motors, transformers and industrial controls, wiring methods, modern control methods, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electromechanical systems.

The program consists of 4 semesters.  Courses may be taken during the day or evening.  A high school diploma or GED is required.

 

Requirements for the Career Certificate
Course No. Course Title Theory Lab Semester Hours
ORT 100 Orientation for Career Students 1 1 1
ENG 100 Vocational Technical English I 3 0 3
MTH 101 Vocational Technical Mathematics I 2 2 3
ELT 101 DC Principles of Electricity 2 3 3
ELT 102 AC Principles of Electricity 2 3 3
ELT 111 Residential Wiring and Methods 2 3 3
ELT 112 Advanced Residential Wiring 2 3 3
ELT 121 Basic AC/DC Machines 2 3 3
ELT 122 Advanced AC/DC Machines 2 3 3
ELT 131 Commercial / Industrial Wiring I 2 3 3
ELT 132 Commercial / Industrial Wiring II 2 3 3
ELT 211 Motor Control I 2 3 3
ELT 212 Motor Control II 2 3 3
ELT 214 Hydraulics 2 3 3
ELT 215 Pneumatics 2 3 3
ELT 221 Electronics for Electricians I 2 3 3
ELT 222 Advanced Electronics for Electricians 2 3 3
ELT 231 Programmable Controls I 2 3 3
ELT 232 Programmable Controls II 2 3 3
ELT 250 Basic Compression 2 3 3
ELT Elective x x 2
Total Semester Credit Hours........................................................................................60

Information above is a general overview of requirements.  For specific information on the program  listed above, please view the Current Catalog.
 

For more information on the Electrical Technology  program, please Mr. Jim Bonner at 256-331-5256 or e-mail him at ndt1@nwscc.cc.al.us.
 

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