Pathway Description

Electrical technicians apply electrical theory and related knowledge to diagnose and modify developmental or operational electrical machinery and electrical control equipment and circuitry in industrial or commercial plants and laboratories. They assemble and test experimental motor-control devices, switch panels, transformers, generator windings, solenoids, and other electrical equipment and components according to engineering data and knowledge of electrical principles.

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Suggested Course Progression

Course Descriptions

Maintaining Industrial Equipment

This course is designed to introduce the student to maintenance techniques and procedures used to maintain industrial equipment.

Industrial Maintenance Electrical Principles

This course introduces the theory of electricity and magnetism and the relationship of voltage, current, resistance, and power in electrical circuits. The course is designed to develop an understanding of alternating and direct current fundamentals. Students will apply formulas to analyze the operation of AC and DC circuits.

Industrial Maintenance Electric Motor Controls

This course addresses the diversity of electrical motor control devices and applications used in industry today with safety and electrical lockouts included.

Fluid Power

This course is a study of fluid power theory, component identification and application, schematic reading, and basic calculations related to pneumatic and hydraulic systems and their operations.

Basic Troubleshooting and Print Reading

This course explores the science of troubleshooting and the importance of proper maintenance procedures; how to work well with others, aids in communication and trade responsibilities; examines actual troubleshooting techniques, aids in troubleshooting and how to use schematics and symbols; focuses on specific maintenance tasks such as solving mechanical and electrical problems, breakdown maintenance, and the hows and whys of planned maintenance. It also provides the student with a beginning and advanced series of lectures, demonstrations, and practice exercises in the study of prints. Safety will be emphasized as an integral part of this course.

Industrial Maintenance of PLC's

This course includes the theory of Programmable Logic Controllers to include installation, programming, interfacing, and troubleshooting PLC’s.