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Electrical Construction Technology DIP (72 Credits)

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Career Opportunities

After completing an apprenticeship, the graduate may be eligible to take the state examination for a journeyperson's license. A master electrician's license can be obtained after an electrician has worked for a number of years and gained further knowledge and skills. The Minnesota State Board of Electricity recognizes this program for credit towards the license.

The properly trained electrician will be called upon to wire buildings ranging from private homes to industrial plants. An electrician may perform maintenance work in industrial plants, office buildings, hospitals, or public buildings. Some electricians may specialize in particular fields such as motor rewinding, machine tool manufacture, appliance repair, or industrial controls.

Professional Licensure Disclosure

Suggested Technical Studies Semester I

NumberTitleCredits
ELEC1502Wiring and Materials I5 Credits
ELEC1510National Electrical Code I2 Credits
ELEC1518Applied Electrical Principles & Formulas5 Credits
ELEC1523Drafting Blueprint Reading and Specification4 Credits

Suggested Technical Studies Semester II

NumberTitleCredits
ELEC1506Wiring and Materials II5 Credits
ELEC1515National Electrical Code II3 Credits
ELEC1526Applied Electrical Principles & AC Fundamentals5 Credits
ELEC1530Electric Heat2 Credits
ELEC1534Safety, Certifications and Skills 3 Credits

Suggested Technical Studies Semester III

NumberTitleCredits
ELEC1538Industry Skills Development1 Credits
ELEC2502Residential Wiring I2 Credits
ELEC2510National Electrical Code III2 Credits
ELEC2519Commercial Wiring3 Credits
ELEC2520Commercial Lighting2 Credits
ELEC2522AC Motor Control I3 Credits
ELEC2538Transformers, Three Phase Systems, and Formulas3 Credits

Suggested Technical Studies Semester IV

NumberTitleCredits
ELEC2506Residential Wiring II2 Credits
ELEC2514National Electrical Code IV2 Credits
ELEC2526AC Motor Control II4 Credits
ELEC2532Solid State & PLC Controls3 Credits
ELEC2534Industrial Systems3 Credits
ELEC2540Low Voltage Systems1 Credits
EMSC1420AHA Heartsaver CPR and First Aid1 Credits

General Studies

NumberTitleCredits
General Studies6 Credits
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