Electricity, CSC

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PURPOSE: This one-year program prepares students already working in the field to take the state electrician journeyman exam. It also provides basic training in electrical skills. This program is offered at the Chester Campus. All career-technical degrees are guided by advisory committees comprised of local business leaders.

CREDENTIALS: A Career Studies Certificate (CSC) is a program of study typically less than one year in length with a major in a career-technical area. Students receiving a CSC intend to pursue immediate employment. This program prepares students for the journeyman-level exam.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIAL CONDITIONS: Students must meet JTCC admission requirements. New students should visit the Advising Center and returning students their faculty advisor for more information.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES:

By the completion of this program, students will be expected to demonstrate an introductory level of competency in the following skills:

Demonstrate knowledge and application of direct and alternating currents, resistance, magnetism, inductance and capacitance in industry practice.
Troubleshoot electrical circuits.
Apply the National Electrical Code along with State and local codes to the industrial wiring process.

Required Courses

ELE 131 - National Electrical Code I 3 credits
ELE 138 - National Electrical Code Review I 3 credits
ELE 150 - A.C. and D.C. Circuit Fundamentals 4 credits
ELE 151 - Electrical Troubleshooting 3 credits Additional Course Option: ELE 156

Total Minimum Credits For Program: 13

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Pre-requisite and co-requisite requirements can be found in course details.

Students should regularly meet with their faculty advisor and check their advisement report by accessing the Student Information System (SIS) through the myTyler portal.