The Industrial Electricity Certificate Program is designed to help meet the demand for trained industrial electricians.  Classes ranging from basic electricity to learning the fundamentals of AC/DC motors and troubleshooting procedures prepare students to enter an exciting career field.  The Industrial Electricity Certificate Program includes highly specialized courses where students work on equipment used in industry.  Combined with one year of mining experience, graduates will be able to take the MSHA Electrical Certification exam. The course structure of the certificate program allows for a seamless transition to the Industrial Electricity AAS program.

Program Outcomes:

PO #1. Apply electrical safety practices and procedures  

PO #2. Utilize a programmable logic controller.

PO #3. Interpret electrical drawings and diagrams 

PO #4. Demonstrate AC single phase, three phase and DC Transformers, motors, and motor drive theory. 

PO #5. Utilize the National Electrical Code (NEC)  

 PO #6. Perform basic electrical troubleshooting with applicable tools and instruments 

PO #7. Understand and apply safe and proper procedures required for medium voltage systems. 

PO #8. Demonstrate the use and application of basic tools of the electrical trade 

PO #9. Explain the use of basic materials used in the electrical trade

Required Course of Study: