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The Electrical Technology Diploma Program prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to install, operate, maintain, and repair electric apparatus and systems such as residential, commercial, and industrial electric-power wiring; and DC and AC motors, controls, and electrical distribution panels. Includes instruction in the principles of electronics and electrical systems, wiring, power transmission, safety, industrial and household appliances, job estimation, electrical testing and inspection, and applicable codes and standards.
Students who complete this diploma will have earned an Electrical Technology certificate by completion.
Job Outlook
8,350 Jobs (2025)
+20.14% Change from 2020-2030
Data is from the Omaha Metropolitans Area, and the seven counties in Southwest Iowa that 91茄子 serves
What will you do
The Electrical Technology Diploma program provides students with the training essential for positions as an electrician in residential or commercial construction or industrial maintenance.聽 The program provides training in advanced motor control, conduit installation and bending techniques, blueprint reading and wiring practices. Students are trained to install, replace, and repair electrical equipment and understand industry safety practices. This program is designed to meet the related technical instruction for some DOL apprenticeship programs. Graduates of this program are awarded a diploma.
Wages
- Entry: $22.97
- Average: $32.52
- Experienced: $37.29
Wage data was obtained from OEWS (occupational employment and wage statistics) through Iowa Workforce Development.
First Semester | ||||
| ELT 215聽-聽Motors and Controls | 2.0 Credit(s) | |||
| IND 109聽-聽Equipment Safety and Operation | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| ELE 155聽-聽National Electrical Code I | 2.0 Credit(s) | |||
| MAT 743聽-聽Technical Math | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| ELE 231聽-聽Basic Electrical Principles | 5.0 Credit(s) | |||
| ELE 326聽-聽Basics of Wiring | 2.0 Credit(s) | |||
Semester Total: 17.0 Credits | ||||
Second Semester | ||||
| ELE 179聽-聽Advanced Wiring Systems | 5.0 Credit(s) | |||
| ELE 227聽-聽Electrical Blueprint Reading | 2.0 Credit(s) | |||
| ELE 207聽-聽Residential Electrical Services | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| ELE 156聽-聽National Electrical Code II | 2.0 Credit(s) | |||
| ELE 180聽-聽Electrical Lighting Systems | 2.0 Credit(s) | |||
| SER 175聽-聽Advanced Solar Energy: Photovoltaic | 4.0 Credit(s) | |||
Semester Total: 18.0 Credits | ||||
Total Semester Hours Required: 35.0 | ||||
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Program Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of the program students will:
- 聽Explain how electrical systems, components, and theories work.
- Demonstrate basic skill of meter usage.
- Interpret circuit schematics and electrical drawings.
- Demonstrate electrical troubleshooting skills.
- Demonstrate installation of proper fittings and boxes.
- Solve electrical problems utilizing blueprints.
- Troubleshoot problems utilizing the National Electrical Code.
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