Engineering and Industrial Technology: Electromechanical Controls technology

Associate of Applied Science Degree:

• Electromechanical Controls Technology

Certificate:

• Electrical Wiring

Career Studies Certificates:

• Electrical Wiring

• Electrical Wiring for Technicians

• Fiber and Data Cabling Installation

• Marine Electrical

• Mechatronics

• Renewable Energy Technologies

Electromechanical Controls Technology programs prepare students for employment in a variety of industries, to include the following: industrial mechanical, electrical, electronic equipment repair; industrial automation installation, programming, and repair; electrical and mechanical equipment assembler; electromechanical and mechatronics systems technician; marine electrician; renewable energy technician; automated machinery maintenance mechanic; industrial automation and process controls technician. These programs also provide students with a comprehensive set of skills that employers seek when selecting technicians for their industry.

Successful completion of one or more certificate programs provides a concentration in a particular field of electromechanical maintenance and repair. The program also prepares students for industrial certification in automation, process control, fluid power, fiber optics, and renewable energy technology.

Students seeking employment in the field should plan to complete the Associate of Applied Science in Electromechanical Controls Technology.

Associate of Applied Science Degree: Electromechanical Controls Technology (706)

1        Eligible courses are listed on page 28 in the 2011-2012 catalog.  See your academic

          advisor or counselor to choose the appropriate course(s).

2        Consult with your academic advisor or counselor. Courses must be approved by the

          appropriate academic dean.

3       The ELE/ENE/INS electives may be ELE 127, ELE 149, ELE 150, ELE 174, ELE 179,

         ELE 189, ELE 234, ELE 250, ENE 105, ENE 110, ENE 120, INS 230, INS 233, or another
         course approved by the appropriate academic dean.

4      Approved MTH Electives may be chosen from MTH 103, MTH 115, MTH 163, or another
        MTH course approved by the appropriate academic dean.

Certificate: Electrical Wiring (942)

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The Certificate in Electrical Wiring prepares students for employment as electricians and assists those already employed to upgrade their skills and knowledge for advancement in the field.

1       Approved MTH Electives may be chosen from MTH 103, MTH 115, MTH 163, or another

         MTH course approved by the appropriate academic dean.

2       The ELE/ENE/INS electives may be ELE 127, ELE 149, ELE 150, ELE 174, ELE 179,

         ELE 189, ELE 234, ELE 250, ENE 105, ENE 110, ENE 120, INS 230, INS 233, or another
         course approved by the appropriate academic dean.

Career Studies: Electrical Wiring (221.706.01)

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The Career Studies Certificate in Electrical Wiring includes additional instruction in electrical theory and wiring methods.

Career Studies: Electrical Wiring for Technicians (221.706.03)

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The Career Studies Certificate in Electrical Wiring for Technicians provides classroom instruction - required by the Commonwealth of Virginia - to take the electrician licensing examination.

1       The ELE electives may be ELE 127, ELE 149, ELE 150, ELE 174, ELE 179, ELE 189,

         ELE 234, ELE 250, or another course approved by the appropriate academic dean.

Career Studies: Fiber and Data Cabling Installation (221.706.30)

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The Career Studies Certificate in Fiber and Data Cabling Installation prepares students for careers in the maintenance, testing, troubleshooting and repair of fiber, data, and video network systems. Students who complete this program will be prepared to take the industry- and manufacturer-specific certification exams for Fiber and Data Cabling.

1        Approved ELE Electives:

          ELE 179 - Satellite Dish Installation

          ELE 250 - Fiber Optics Technology

Career Studies: Marine Electrical (221.706.10)

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The Career Studies Certificate in Marine Electrical is focused on the maintenance and repair of shipboard electrical and electronic systems. Following completion of this program, individuals may seek employment as marine electricians.

Career Studies: Mechatronics (221.706.90)

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The Career Studies Certificate in Mechatronics is aimed at those interested in the maintenance and repair of automation and process control systems. Individuals who complete this certificate may seek employment in machinery design, construction, and repair. They will also be prepared to take industry and manufacturer-specific certification exams for Mechatronics.

Career Studies: Renewable Energy Technologies (221.706.40)

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The Career Studies Certificate in Renewable Energy Technologies prepares students for a career in the design, installation, and maintenance of alternative energy systems. Students who complete this program will be prepared to take industry and manufacturer-specific certification exams for Renewable Energies Integrator Installer.

For program information, contact Thomas Stout at tstout@tcc.edu or call (757) 822-5230.