MCCCD Program Description

Major: 5844 Catalog Year: 2023-2024 Effective Term: 2017 Fall Last Admit Term: 2018 Fall Award: CCL Total Credits: 18 CIP Code: 47.0105	Primary College: Estrella Mountain Community College Initiating College: Estrella Mountain Community College Program Availability: Not Found Program Availability: College-Specific Program Availability: College-Specific Field of Interest: Not Found Instructional Council: Applied Technology (57) GPA: 2.0
SOC Code: 49-2094.00

Description: The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Electrical Systems Technology program curriculum is designed to provide training for persons interested in the installation and maintenance of electrical systems found in commercial and industrial facilities. Training, most of which is hands-on, will include such topics as AC/DC theory, solid state devices, industrial motors and generators, workplace health and safety, and other subjects as local needs require. Graduates of this program should qualify for a variety of careers in electrical fields as an on-the-job trainee or apprentice.

Required Courses

ELC119 Concepts of Electricity and Electronics (3) OR
ELE100 Concepts of Electricity and Electronics (3) 3

ELC120 Solid State Fundamentals 3
ELC210 AC Machinery and DC Machinery 3
ELC217 Motor Controls 3
+ELC218 Variable Frequency Drives 3

Credits: 15

Restricted Electives
Cannot be shared with Required Courses. Other applicable courses may be substituted with permission, consult with a program advisor for additional details. ELC+++++ Any ELC Electricity course(s) ELE+++++ Any ELE Electronic course(s) ELT+++++ Any ELT Electronics course(s) EEE+++++ Any EEE Electrical Engineering course(s) PPT120 Energy Industry Fundamentals 3 PPT224EM Electrical Components for Maintenance Technicians 1 PPT224EI Components for Maintenance Technicians 1 PPT224IC Instrumentation and Control for Maintenance Technicians 1	Credits: 3

General Electives
	Credits:

Program Competencies
1. Explain the basic principles of AC and DC electricity and describe the uses of electricity in industrial and commercial settings. (ELC119, ELE100) 2. Define and describe principles, concepts, and devices related to electronics and solid state technology. (ELC120) 3. Read blueprints and system drawings including flow diagrams, symbols, dimension, tolerance, clearance, and amendments following proper procedures. (ELC119, ELC217) 4. Demonstrate proper use of tools and electrical/electronics test instruments used in industrial and commercial settings. (ELC119, ELC120, ELC217) 5. Describe industrial safety precautions related to electrical and machine safety, first response to fire and medical emergencies, safety signs and color codes, recognition of safety and health hazard accident prevention and management. (ELC119, ELC217) 6. Explain the principles and operation of alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) motors, generators, and alternators. (ELC119, ELE100, ELC210) 7. Describe the principles of operation and applications of variable frequency drives in commercial and industrial settings. (ELC218)
+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites. ++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected. MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: May 23, 2017

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.