Electrical Contracting Technician
Technical Certificate of Credit
Contact Information
Orville Lake
706-771-4098
Augusta Campus - Building 700
Andrew Jefferson
706-771-4099
Augusta Campus - Building 700

Entrance Dates: Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer
Length of Program: Three to Four Quarters
Credit Hours Required for Graduation: 53

Program Description

The Electrical Contracting Technician Technical Certificate of Credit is a sequence of courses designed to prepare students for careers in residential and commercial electrical industries. Learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. Program graduates receive an Electrical Contracting Technician Technical Certificate of Credit. High school graduation or GED is required for graduation from this program.

Employment Opportunities

The Electrical Contracting Technician program graduate will be employable as an apprentice maintenance and construction electrician.

Curriculum Outline Credits
Occupational Courses 53
ELT 106 Electrical Prints, Schematics, and Symbols 4
ELT 107 Commercial Wiring I 5
ELT 108 Commercial Wiring II 5
ELT 109 Commercial Wiring III 5
ELT 111 Single-Phase and Three Phase Motors 5
ELT 112 Variable Speed/Low Voltage Controls 3
ELT 118 Electrical Controls 5
ELT 119 Electricity Principles II 4
ELT 120 Residential Wiring I 5
ELT 121 Residential Wiring II 6
IFC 100 Industrial Safety Procedures 2
IFC 101 Direct Current Circuits I 4