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Electrical Control Systems
Diploma
Contact Information
Julio Arrieta
706-771-4101
Augusta Campus - Building 700
Michael Dienes
706-595-0166 ext. 19
Thomson Campus
Grady (Chip) Dixon
706-437-6816
Waynesboro Campus
| Entrance Dates: |
Fall |
| Length of Program: |
Five Quarters |
| Credit Hours Required for Graduation: |
78 |
Program Description
The Electrical Control Systems program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare students in the field of electrical control systems. Learning opportunities develop academic and professional knowledge, along with skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes specialized training in PLC’s, electrical controls, and instrumentation. Graduates of the program receive an Electrical Control Systems diploma that qualifies them for employment as industrial electricians or industrial control technicians. High school graduation or GED is required for graduation from this program.
Employment Opportunities
Graduates in the Electrical Control Systems program are prepared for employment as entry-level electrical maintenance technicians. Program graduates are to be competent in the technical areas of electrical wiring, motors, motor controls, programmable logic controllers, and electrical troubleshooting. Graduates are competent in industrial electrical equipment and electrical systems maintenance, direct and alternating current principles, and electrical troubleshooting.
| Curriculum Outline |
Credits |
| General Core Courses |
13 |
| ENG |
101 |
English |
5 |
| MAT |
103 |
Algebraic Concepts |
5 |
| EMP |
100 |
Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development |
3 |
| Occupational Courses |
62 |
| IFC |
100 |
Industrial Safety Procedures |
2 |
| IFC |
101 |
Direct Current Circuits I |
4 |
| IFC |
102 |
Alternating Current I |
4 |
| IFC |
103 |
Solid State Devices I |
4 |
| IDS |
101 |
Industrial Computer Applications |
5 |
| IDS |
103 |
Industrial Wiring |
6 |
| IDS |
105 |
DC and AC Motors |
3 |
| IDS |
110 |
Fundamentals of Motor Controls |
3 |
| IDS |
113 |
Magnetic Starters and Braking |
3 |
| IDS |
115 |
Two-Wire Control systems |
2 |
| IDS |
121 |
Advanced Motor Controls |
2 |
| IDS |
131 |
Variable Speed Motor Control |
3 |
| IDS |
141 |
Basic PLC's |
6 |
| IDS |
142 |
Industrial PLC's |
6 |
| IDS |
209 |
Industrial Instrumentation |
6 |
| SCT |
100 |
Introduction to Microcomputers |
3 |
| Occupational Electives |
3 |
| WLD |
133 |
Metal Welding and Cutting Techniques |
3 |
| IDS |
215 |
Industrial Mechanics
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6 |
| IDS |
231 |
Industrial Fluidpower |
7 |
Notes:
- A grade of “C” or higher is required for all courses with the following prefixes: IDS, IFC, and MAT.
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