Electrical Technology, AAS

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Both the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) and Certificate of Applied Science (CAS) provide the training necessary to enter the field of electrical wiring in residential, commercial, and industrial construction sites. Upon successful completion of the first two semesters, the student has met the requirements to earn a CAS. Successful completion of all four semesters meets the requirement to earn an AAS degree. Graduates are eligible for advanced placement into a registered apprentice position. Upon completion of this program, students will be able to

Analyze, configure, troubleshoot, and assist in designing and measuring electrical and electronic circuits and systems;
Relate the National Electrical Code to wiring designs and explain how that design ensures safety;
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of three-phase and single-phase systems;
Determine the proper grounding techniques to employ for various electrical devices and installations;
Communicate clearly and effectively in speaking and writing with peers, engineers, teams, and customers using appropriate technologies, including audio, visual, and graphic;
Synthesize the theory and operation of transformers with single and three-phase connections and alternating current machines; and
Demonstrate the assembly and installation of photovoltaic systems.

Required Courses

First Year

Fall Semester

ELCT 110 - Basic Electricity I Credit(s): 4
ELCT 120 - Basic Industrial Controls Credit(s): 2
ELCT 133 - Basic Wiring Credit(s): 3
ELCT 137 - Electrical Drafting Credit(s): 2
M 114 - Extended Technical Mathematics Credit(s): 3 * ^R

First Semester Total: 14**

**Recommended Course Offering:

Students who successfully complete ETEC 100 Introduction to Mechatronics in addition to the courses listed above are eligible to earn an Electronics Technician, CTS .

Spring Semester

COMX 115C - Introduction to Interpersonal Communication Credit(s): 3 ^R
DDSN 114 - Introduction to CAD Credit(s): 3
ELCT 102 - Electrical Fundamentals II Credit(s): 4 *
ELCT 111 - Electric Meters and Motors Credit(s): 3
ELCT 139 - Electric Code Study - Residential Credit(s): 3 *
ELCT 239 - Grounding and Bonding Fundamentals Credit(s): 2

Second Semester Total: 18

*Indicates prerequisite and/or corequisite needed. Check course description.

CAS Total Credits: 32

Second Year

Fall Semester

COLS 115 - Workforce Preparation for Occupational Trades Credit(s): 1 ^R
ELCT 204 - Electrical Planning and Estimating Credit(s): 3 *
ELCT 205 - Electrical Design and Lighting Credit(s): 3
ELCT 210 - Advanced Current Theory Credit(s): 5 *
ELCT 241 - Electric Motor Controls Credit(s): 3

First Semester Total: 15

Spring Semester

BMGT 205C - Professional Business Communication Credit(s): 3 * ¹ ^R
OR
WRIT 101W - College Writing I Credit(s): 3 * ¹ ^R
ELCT 211 - AC Measurements Credit(s): 3 *
ELCT 233 - Commercial Wiring Lab Credit(s): 2 *
ELCT 236 - Conduit, Raceways, and Code Calculations Lab Credit(s): 2 *
ELCT 251 - Introduction to Photovoltaic Systems Credit(s): 3

Second Semester Total: 13

AAS Total Credits: 60

¹WRIT 101 is the preferred option.

^RIndicates Related Instruction requirement.

*Indicates prerequisite and/or corequisite needed. Check course description.

Admission Guidelines

Proof of Level 1 math placement OR an official copy of a transcript proving “C-“ or better in M065, its equivalent, or higher math course, OR an official copy of a transcript proving “C-“ or better in M065, its equivalent, or higher math course. For more information visit https://www.fvcc.edu/student-support/placement-testing/.

Program Information

Recognized by the Montana Department of Labor as an apprentice compliant program of study. All provisions apply only to Montana registered apprentices and registered Montana sponsors.
Based upon successful completion of the FVCC 2-year Electrical Technology program, a maximum of 3,000 OJT hours may be approved by the Registration Agency Program, provided the sponsor elects to grant the 3,000 OJT credit hours or a portion thereof to the apprentice based on demonstration of skills. If the one-year CAS has been completed, the number of OTJ credit hours is 1,500.
Any work hours or related instruction credit granted - which may be as many as 15 courses for the AAS and as many as five courses for the CAS - toward the registered apprenticeship program requirements is within the purview of the sponsor and approved by the program based upon documentation.
For apprenticeship information, contact the Montana Department of Labor Apprentice Training Board at (406) 444-3556.

Advising Information

For more information about this program, contact the advisor.

Academic Advisor
Laurie Berg
OT 109
(406) 756-4862
OT@fvcc.edu