Electrical Technology, CAS

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Both the CAS and AAS provide students 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 for the CAS. Successful completion of all four semesters meets the requirement for the AAS. Graduates are eligible for advanced placement into a registered apprentice position. Upon completion of this program, students will

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

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 *

First Semester Total: 14

Optional 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
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 251 - Introduction to Photovoltaic Systems Credit(s): 3

Second Semester Total: 16

CAS Total Credits: 30

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

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 potion 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 FVCC Student Support Center.

Student Support Center Advisor
OT 109
(406) 756-4862
OT@fvcc.edu