Electricians Technology
Overview
Electricians Technology is a part-time evening program that provides a strong electrical/electronics foundation necessary to meet the increasing technological demands of the electrical trade. Designed for the individual interested in becoming a licensed electrician, this program provides the 576 hours of education needed to meet the licensing requirements of the State of Maine.
Upon successful completion of the program, the State of Maine Electrician Examining Board will allow the student to sit for the journeyman’s examination. The Electricians Technology program also can be used to meet the educational requirements for various limited electrician licenses.
Note: Electricians who want to upgrade skills or gain general knowledge may take individual courses without enrolling in the program.
Prerequisites
Algebra I required.
Curriculum
| Diploma Curriculum | ||
| Total Diploma Credits | 39 | |
| Electricians Technology Courses | Credits | |
| ELC111 | Basic Electricity I | 3 |
| ELC112 | Basic Electricity II | 3 |
| ELC121 | National Electrical Code | 3 |
| ELC131 | Basic Electronics I | 3 |
| ELC141 | Electric Motors | 3 |
| ELC151 | Electrical Controls I | 3 |
| ELC152 | Electrical Controls II | 3 |
| ELC161 | Transformers | 3 |
| ELC171 | Electrical Blueprint Reading | 3 |
| General Education Courses | Credits | |
| ENG015 | Communications I | 3 |
| MAT013 | Applied Mathematics I | 3 |
| MAT017 | Applied Mathematics II | 3 |
| Restricted Elective | PSY211 Human Relations or PSY101 Introduction to Psychology |
3 |
Notes: This program will take at least five (5) semesters to complete. ELC161 must be taken before ELC141. ELC121 should be taken in the last semester.