Electrical Technology, Associate in Science

Upon successful completion of the Electrical Technology - General Electrician track of the Associate of Science program, the student demonstrates knowledge and skills of the electrical industry in the capacity of a beginning electrician, preferably as an indentured electrical apprentice where the students compare, contrast, and apply basic electrical theory and other major portions of the electrical field. Training and skills demonstrated by the student in this program are crucial to safe entry into electrical apprenticeships and trainee positions in the electrical field. This program aligns with the required courses by the State of California in order to complete the General Electrician Trainee coursework as a career pathway to becoming a Journeyman General Electrician. The general education coursework will build on additional skills and knowledge such as written and oral communication that may lead to positions as an electrical contractor or manager in the electrical industry.

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Students will demonstrate the skills, knowledge, and training for employment as an entry-level Electrician or Electrical Technician. The student demonstrates the understanding of electrical theory, AC/DC circuits, safety, code requirements, and components that make up the electrical distribution system.
  2. Students will demonstrate the knowledge of safety practices required for installations and repairs of electrical wiring.
  3. Students will demonstrate the knowledge and skills to be effective team members possessing excellent oral and written communication skills, and assuming technical and managerial leadership roles throughout their career.

General Education

Complete the following general education pattern:

  • San Joaquin Delta College Associate Degree General Education (AA-GE) pattern (24 units)

Students are advised to double-count courses in the major to also satisfy general education when possible. Course subject credit will be awarded in satisfaction of major and lower division general education requirements, but the units will only be counted once in computing the total number of units for the degree.

Major Requirements - Core

Complete 40 units

ELEC 030

Fundamentals of Electricity

5

ELEC 031

Electrical Wiring Methods

7

ELEC 034

Motor Controls

5

ELEC 037

Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers

4

ELEC 041

Fire Alarms

2

ELEC 042

Security Systems

2

ELEC 070

Electrical Codes I

3

ELEC 073

Construction Safety - OSHA

2

ELEC 076

Electrical Motors

5

ELEC 077

Industrial Wiring Methods

5

Minimum Major Units Required: 40

Complete all courses with a grade of "C" or better.

Minimum Degree Units Required: 64

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