NWCCD 2020-21 Catalog 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
NWCCD 2020-21 Catalog [This is an Archived Catalog.]

Industrial Electricity AAS


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The Industrial Electricity AAS program prepares students to install, test, inspect, troubleshoot, and service electrical equipment vital to the operation of commercial businesses and industry.  This equipment includes motors, generators, pumps, lighting systems, and associated electrical controls.  This program includes specialized courses where students work with equipment used in industry.

Industrial Electricity Program Outcomes

  • Apply electrical safety practices and procedures.
  • Utilize a programmable logic controller.
  • Interpret electrical drawings and diagrams.
  • Demonstrate AC and DC motor drive principles.
  • Utilize Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 30 and the National Electrical Code (NEC) for electrical design and installation.
  • Perform comprehensive electrical troubleshooting with applicable tools and instruments.

Required Course of Study for AAS Degree

Freshman Year


Sophomore Year


Total Credit Hours: 60


Program Electives


TECH 2980 - Technical Co-op, or any couse with prefix: CMAP, CNTK, COSC, CSCO, DESL, ELTR, ELAP, ENTK, ES, HVAC, INDM, INET, MATH, MCHT, MINE, MSFT, PHYS, SAFE, TECH, WELD

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