The Electrical Utility Technology diploma program is a sequence of courses designed to meet the needs of the student who is interested in attaining entry-level knowledge and skills necessary to work in the electrical utility field. The program also provides the student with an avenue to pursue opportunities in other areas of the utility industry. Learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge, work ethics, and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of electrical utility theory, work ethics, and practical application necessary for successful employment.

Program Entry Requirements:

Minimum Age Required: 16
High School Diploma or GED Required? Yes

 

Minimum Test Scores: [COMPASS]

Reading 70
English 23
Algebra 28

 


 

Minimum Test Scores: [ASSET]

Reading 38
English 35
Algebra 37

General Core Courses
Course Number Course Name Hours
ENGL 1010 Composition and Rhetoric 3
MATH 1013 Algebraic Concepts 3
MATH 1017 Trigonometry 3
EMPL 1000 Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development 2
Occupational Courses
Course Number Course Name Hours
COMP1000 Introduction to Microcomputers 3
IDFC 1011
 Direct Current I
 3
IDFC 1012 Alternating Current I 3
ELUT 1101
 Introduction to Electrical Utility Technology
 3
ELUT 1102
 Fundamentals of Power Alternating Current
 5
ELUT 1104 Electrical Substations
 5
ELUT 1105
 Introduction to Distribution Engineering
 5
ELUT 1103
 Network Communications
 4
ELUT 1106 Introduction to Metering
 3
ELUT 1107 Power Plants
 5
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 Occupational Elective
 4
xxxx Occupational Elective
 8
xxxx Occupational Elective 4

Total Hours


66

Program Length: 5 Semester

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