Electrical Technology: Residential Wiring

This award is not eligible for Financial Aid

The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Electrical Technology: Residential Wiring is specifically designed to provide a foundation of fundamental electrical knowledge and skills in residential electrical applications. These include use of tools, applied calculations, theories and concepts of electricity and electronics, residential wiring and codes. The Certificate of Completion lays the framework for the International Code Council (ICC) and International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI) certification exams. Students are admitted to the Certificate of Completion in Electrical Technology-Residential Wiring program only through the Electric League of Arizona.

Details

Field of Interest
Applied Technology
Academic Plan Code
5756N
Total credits required
15
Catalog Year
2019 - 2020
What You'll Learn
  1. Solve mathematical and algebraic problems using equations and formulas.
  2. Define and describe principles, concepts, and devices related to electronics and solid state technology.
  3. Interpret blueprints specific to residential, industrial, and commercial wiring and the uniform electrical codes.
  4. Describe National Electrical Code
  5. Interpret electrical code requirements for grounding and bonding.
Career Statistics

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 Arizona-based 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
$51,300

* Career and wage information provided by Pipeline AZ using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources. Sources

Course Sequence by Term

The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:

  • Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Degree Progress Report Tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
  • The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
  • Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
  • Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.

Full-time Sequence

Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.

Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Credits
ELC103 Electrical/Mechanical Calculations 3
ELC119 Concepts of Electricity and Electronics 3
ELC123 Residential Electrical Wiring and Codes 3
ELC160 Applied Electrical Codes I 3
ELC164 Grounding and Bonding 3
Official Curriculum Documentation
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Catalog page: https://gatewaycc.catalog.maricopa.edu/programs/5756N-GWC03
Disclaimer

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.