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Danville Community College
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Certificate in Industrial Electrical Principles
CertificateCertificate in Industrial Electrical Principles
Danville Community College
The Certificate in Industrial Electrical Principles prepares students to design, draw, construct, analyze, and troubleshoot basic series and parallel AC/DC electrical circuits and understand 3 phase electric power generation.
Program Overview & Guidance

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Program Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
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Considerations for Selecting Degree | The Certificate in Industrial Electrical Principles prepares students to design, draw, construct, analyze, and troubleshoot basic series and parallel AC/DC electrical circuits and understand 3 phase electric power generation. |
Considerations When Selecting Courses |
The Industrial Electrical Principles can be completed in 3 semesters, including summer
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Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses | |
Doing More With Your Degree | Program Coordination: These two certificate programs are generally not taken alone but are usually pursued concurrently with either the EEE Technology Diploma or EEE Servicing Diploma, with several overlapping courses and requirements. |
Program Successes & Highlights | Industry Certification: A student will have the opportunity to earn an OSHA 10 card. The Industrial Electrical Principles focus teaches the student the following skills: Design, draw, construct, analyze, & troubleshoot basic series & parallel AC & DC ele Design, draw, construct, analyze, & troubleshoot basic analog electronic circuits. Identify, select, set up & operate basic electronic test and measuring equipment including ammeters, ohmmeters, voltmeters, clamp-on ammeters, multi-meters, power supplies, function generators, & oscilloscopes & explain the application of each. Demonstrate an understanding of commercial 3-phase electric power generation. Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamentals of networks in an industrial environment. |
Program Credit Requirements

Please look above to see if a Transfer Guide is available for this program. lf you are a current Virginia Community College student or are planning to start at a Virginia Community College before transferring to this institution and program, please follow the Transfer Guide to plan your courses at the community college.
The table below provides the requirements to complete this program if you are not following a Transfer Guide. If you have an account and have created a Portfolio, the table includes the "Applied Credits" column. This column shows how the credits you earned based on the experiences you entered may be applied to satisfy these requirements. You can find schools where you can take courses that will transfer and apply to this degree using the Where Can I Find An Equivalent Course feature in the Transfer Tools menu.
The table below provides the requirements to complete this program if you are not following a Transfer Guide. If you have an account and have created a Portfolio, the table includes the "Applied Credits" column. This column shows how the credits you earned based on the experiences you entered may be applied to satisfy these requirements. You can find schools where you can take courses that will transfer and apply to this degree using the Where Can I Find An Equivalent Course feature in the Transfer Tools menu.
The program map provided below is an estimate based on courses identified as a result of reviewing your portfolio
and the requirements for the selected program.
A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
Requirements
Required Credits
Certificate in Industrial Electrical Principles
42
Certificate in Industrial Electrical Principles
42
Course Grad Requirement
42
First Semester
15
SDV 100
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ENG 131
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ELE 113
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ELE 123
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ELE/ETR Elective
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
MTH 111
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Second Semester
14
ELE 114
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ELE 124
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ELE 190
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
ELE/ETR Elective
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MTH 131
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Third Semester
13
ELE 156
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ECO 100
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
ELE/ETR Elective
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
ITE 116
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ELE 217
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?

Transfer Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
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Associate Transfer Degree Completion | A minimum of 25% of the credit required for graduation in the curriculum must be earned at DCC.The program administrator responsible for evaluating a student’s previous coursework shall determine the acceptability of each course the student wishes to transfer or apply toward the program requirements based upon his/her knowledge of any changes that have occurred since the course(s) was completed;
Give particular attention to courses in areas that have had significant technological changes in recent years (e.g., electronics, automotive, graphic imaging, information systems, administrative support technology, etc.); As deemed appropriate, seek the input of faculty or other administrators regarding the proper course of action. |
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School | Academically accelerated program for students planning to enter a four-year college. Qualified juniors complete the last two years of high school at DCC. Students earn an Advanced Studies high school diploma and a two-year Associate of Arts and Sciences Degree in Liberal Arts at the same time. |
Credit for Prior Learning | Credit may be granted for prior learning for non-collegiate education, training, and/or occupational experiences as recommended by college faculty, ACE, the National College Credit Recommendation Service, or another college-approved organization. Students may be awarded college credit if they can demonstrate previous educational study or training/work experience that entitles them to credit for specific courses applicable to their program of study. Documentation for special training or experience must be submitted with the request for credit and will be retained in the student’s file. The supporting documentation must include samples of work or projects completed. Students wishing to be awarded previous completion credit for a specific course should contact the appropriate division office in which the course is taught. DCC reserves the right to place a time limit on prior learning experiences for which advanced standing may be granted. The division dean, in consultation with the admissions coordinator, will determine if courses taken more than five years previously can be used in the student’s current program of study. |
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College Level Information

College Fit Guidance | What You Need to Know |
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Is This College Right For Me? | Danville Community College offers small class sizes and affordable tuition. The college offers several student clubs including the African American Culture Club, the Cyber Knights, and more. |
Transfer Student Catalog Year | A catalog year is based on the time a student was formally admitted to a program of study. |
First Year Student Catalog Year | All students who are initially placed in a program (including Developmental Studies) are placed in a catalog year at the same time. |
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions | Danville Community College has Guaranteed Admissions Agreements with many public and private four-year institutions in the commonwealth. These transfer partnerships assist students in making a smooth transition from one institution to the next by maximizing community college credits. It’s never too early to begin planning for a smooth transfer to another institution. Your decisions and commitment to a specific program and university directly impact the success of transferring credits. The longer you wait to make a decision, the more you risk delaying degree completion. We recommend the following: 1) By the time you have earned 15 credits, declare your intent to transfer. 2) By the time you are mid-way through your academic program, declare your major and university. |
Where Can This Degree Transfer

This section displays degrees most closely related to this program
and to which you may be able to transfer. So, you can use this list to find the
next degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to
visit that program page.
Institution | Title | Degree | Award Name | Award Level | Delivery Mode |
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Brightpoint Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
Tidewater Community College | Associate of Applied Science - Electrical Technology (Programming and Logic Control) | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person |
Tidewater Community College | Associate of Applied Science - Electrical Technology (Industrial and Business Management) | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person |
Tidewater Community College | Associate of Applied Science - Electrical Technology (Renewable Energy Technologies) | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person |
Tidewater Community College | Associate of Applied Science - Electrical Technology (Fiber and Data Cabling) | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person |
Tidewater Community College | Associate of Applied Science - Electrical Technology (Occupational Safety) | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person |
Virginia Highlands Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Electrical Technology | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
Virginia Highlands Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Electrical Technology - Specialization in Mechatronics | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
Virginia Highlands Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Electrical Technology - Specialization in Energy Technology | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
Careers Where This Degree Applies

O*Net Code | Name | Description | Parent |
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47-2111.00 | Electricians | Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes. May install or service street lights, intercom systems, or electrical control systems. | Construction and Extraction Occupations |
47-1011.00 | First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | Directly supervise and coordinate activities of construction or extraction workers. | Construction and Extraction Occupations |
49-2098.00 | Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers | Install, program, maintain, and repair security and fire alarm wiring and equipment. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes. | Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations |
49-9097.00 | Signal and Track Switch Repairers | Install, inspect, test, maintain, or repair electric gate crossings, signals, signal equipment, track switches, section lines, or intercommunications systems within a railroad system. | Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations |
47-1011.03 | Solar Energy Installation Managers | Direct work crews installing residential or commercial solar photovoltaic or thermal systems. | Construction and Extraction Occupations |
Cost To Complete
