Program Description
The Electrician program prepares students for the electrical industry, including residential, industrial, and commercial jobs. The AAS degree program emphasizes the development of electrician skills along with communication and interpersonal skills to be successful at the workplace. The curriculum starts with basic math and electrical theory and advances to complex systems building upon the knowledge and skills acquired throughout the program. Classroom instruction and practicum/lab instruction provide opportunities for students to achieve the competencies to maintain existing electrical systems, new electrical construction and other electrical jobs.
Graduates applying to the Department of Labor and Industries for a specialty electrical license can be credited with supervised work experience per RCW 19.28.191 and WAC 296-46B-940 as follows: Residential (02) - 1,752 hours of work experience; Nonresidential Maintenance (07) - 1,752 hours of work experience and Equipment Repair (07E) - 1,000 hours of work experience. According to Department of Labor and Industries guidelines, this credit may be applied towards the necessary hours of work experience for only one of the licenses listed above.
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Degree & Certificate Requirements
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The Electrician student will complete a specific course requirement sequence based on date of enrollment. Students will be advised by the program instructor regarding sequence and schedule of classes. Currently, classes are held in two separate cohorts from 8:00am to 3:00pm pm and 12:00pm to 6:30pm.
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Students may apply for an Associate in Applied Science degree an Associate in Applied Science-Transfer degree upon completion and verification of all requirements and standards.
For more information see Requirements and Standards and Application Procedures
Successful program graduates will:
Design, analyze, and diagnose basic electrical systems through the application of electrical theory fundamentals;
Ensure safe work practices and installations through compliance with national, state, and local regulations and industry standards including the National Electrical Code and WAC/RCW;
Use proper tools and test equipment to construct and maintain power, lighting, signaling, and control systems in residential, commercial and industrial settings;
Install new and modify existing electrical systems and components utilizing appropriate wiring methods and materials;
Estimate costs of labor and material for small electrical projects;
Exhibit professional and personal conduct and appearance appropriate to the workplace; and
Communicate clearly with team members, supervisors, and others in the workplace, effectively using oral communication as well as drawings, blueprints, and other documents.
Application & Registration
Students may enroll in the Electrician program at the start of each quarter on a space available basis.
For more information see Admissions
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