Overview
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Introduction to Electrical Technology
The electrical field continues to grow in its scope and employment opportunities due to technological advances as well as economic changes and expansion. Electrical work is becoming more complex with electronics, microprocessor based controls, and data communications integrated into residential, commercial, and industrial electrical systems. This increasing complexity is creating an ever-growing need for well trained and qualified licensed electricians and electrical technicians.
Classroom instruction highlights contemporary and evolving electrical technologies applications. Students enrolled in the program will be provided with the opportunity to be issued a NH electrical apprentice identification card. The identification card will allow the student to earn practical working experience hours, as well as related classroom hours in accordance with NH electrical apprenticeship requirements.
The Associate Degree classes are held during the day and in the evening to accommodate a variety of scheduling needs. Students who attend full time during the day are able to complete the program in two calendar years, once any necessary developmental coursework is completed. Evening students will take a minimum of four years to complete the program.
Course Sequencing
Degree Program – First Year
Pathway Elective (ETEC120M or ETEC122M)
Total Credits: 3
Mathematics Elective (MATH135M, MATH151M or MATH155M)
Total Credits: 4
Lab Science Elective (4 credits)
Total Credits: 4
(BIOL, CHEM, ENVS, ESCI, GEOL, PHYS)
Pathway Elective (ETEC165M, MATH155M or MATH171M)
Total Credits: 4
Degree Program – Second Year
Pathway Elective (ETEC220M or ETEC225M)
Total Credits: 4
Social Science Elective (3 credits)
Total Credits: 3
(ANTH, ECON, GEOG, HIST, POLS, PSYC, SOCI)
Pathway Elective (ETEC260M, EETEC265M or ETEC270M)
Total Credits: 4
Lab Science Elective (4 credits)
Total Credits: 4
(BIOL, CHEM, ENVS, ESCI, GEOL, PHYS)
Foreign Language/Humanities/Fine Arts Elective
Total Credits: 3
Program Goal
The mission of the Electrical Technology program is to provide students with the foundation to become effective electrical technicians, electrical apprentice, utility substation electrician or utility lineman.
Program Outcomes
Per the chosen pathway, students who graduate from this program will:
- Possess with the required theory training for an electrician apprenticeship
- Be well-versed in fundamental electrical theory
- Demonstrate safe and appropriate use of electrical equipment and tools
- Possess in-depth knowledge of the National Electrical Code
- Be prepared for entry-level positions as electrical technicians, linemen, substation electricians, or licensed electricians
Admission Requirements
In addition to college-wide admissions requirements students must:
- Read at the college-level based on placement.
- Place into the required Mathematics and College Composition I per the pathway requirements.
- Interview with the Electrical Technology Program
Employment Opportunities
Students who successfully complete this program can seek employment as electrical maintenance technicians, industrial electrical technicians or electrical field service technicians.
Technical Standards
It is highly recommended that applicants have:
- The physical strength necessary to maneuver and lift moderately heavy objects.
- Good manual dexterity.
- Adequate vision for reading printed instructions and electrical diagrams and should not have color blindness. (Adaptive equipment is acceptable.)
- Adequate hearing to distinguish various sounds and changes in pitch. (Adaptive equipment is acceptable.)
- Ability to visualize and portray ideas graphically.
Academics
of MCC classes have 19 or fewer students.