Construction Trades: Electrical (Day)
The Certificate of Competency (CCT) in Construction Trades: Electrical program is designed to provide beginning knowledge, safety, and skills in the electrical construction trade. This program is an introduction to common construction to include use of tools, safety, codes, installation of circuitry, equipment, construction drawings, and a basic understanding of electricity. Students can seek employment as electrical technicians on residential and commercial job sites. A Certificate of Completion and an Associate in Applied Science in Construction Trades are also available.
Details
This program is not eligible for Title IV Federal Financial Aid.
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
There is an equivalent certificate of completion and equivalent credit-hour courses available.
This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:
- Practice Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards in daily work.
- Recognize the interrelationships among the construction trades.
- Describe the implications of working in construction trades.
- Use, maintain and secure materials, tools and equipment according to professional standards.
- Maintain the workspace according to professional standards.
- Interpret construction plans to perform a task.
- Perform calculations needed for the electrical trade.
- Install electrical systems using appropriate codes and tools.
- Maintain electrical systems using appropriate codes and tools.
- Repair electrical systems using appropriate codes and tools.
- Demonstrate efficient and quality work.
- Effectively communicate with all stakeholders.
- Effectively work within a team structure.
- Demonstrate professionalism with conduct and ethics.
- Demonstrate foundational computer skills.
Successful completion of this certificate may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Maricopa County-based annual median wages* for this certificate. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.
Electricians
$48,292 Show expanded career information for Electricians
Helpers for Electricians
$35,681 Show expanded career information for Helpers for Electricians
Helpers for Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers
$35,851 Show expanded career information for Helpers for Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers
Course Sequence by Term
The following is the suggested course sequence by block. Please keep in mind:
- Students should meet with a navigator to discuss their academic and career goals.
- The course sequence is laid out by block and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
- This is a cohort program in which students progress through their course of study together in the required course sequence.
Courses Sequence
Block 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Clock Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CST103 | Foundations of Construction Safety | 12 | ||
| CST104 | Hand and Power Tools, Equipment, and Workspace | 20 | ||
| CST105 | Construction Calculations | 20 | ||
| CST107 | Construction Drawings Introduction | 12 | ||
| ELR131 | Electrical Systems | 81 | ||
| ELR132 | Distribution Panels, Wiring, and Circuit Protection in Electrical Systems | 81 | ||
| ELR133 | Conduit, Raceways, and Termination in Electrical Systems | 120 |
Students must earn a grade of ‘P’ or ‘C’ or better (depending on the course grading scale) for all courses required within the program.
Weekly hour requirements vary by program. Students should meet with a navigator to discuss these requirements further. Actual completion times may vary. A separate $15 Registration Fee will be charged per academic year.
This certificate is not eligible for Title IV Federal Financial Aid.
View MCCCD’s curriculum website for the Certificate of Competency in Construction Trades: Electrical (Day) (https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm12?id=178995).
At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, we encourage you to meet with an advisor to discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.
The pathway map presented above is for the current catalog year and is the intended pathway map for new students. All previous catalog years for this pathway map are available at the link below.