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Career Studies Certificate
Paul D. Camp Community College
Program Details
Practical Electrical Technician Career Studies Certificate
Career Studies CertificatePractical Electrical Technician Career Studies Certificate
Paul D. Camp Community College
This program is designed to give students the requisite knowledge required for entry-level employment in the Electrical Industry.
Outcomes
Completers of this program will be able to:
- Use a variety of electrical instruments to measure voltage, current and resistance.
- Apply the National Electric Code to identify purpose and location of electrical components and current protection devices.
- Demonstrate an understanding of federal, state, and local safety legal requirements, including OSHA, VOSSA, and EPA when wiring electrical circuits.
- Utilize the knowledge of mathematics and science in the electrical field.
- Troubleshoot and repair a system at the component level.
Program Overview & Guidance
Delivery Mode
In-Person
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Delivery Mode
Online
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Delivery Mode
Hybrid
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| Program Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
|---|---|
| Considerations for Selecting Degree | This program is designed for those seeking entry-level employment in the electrical industry. |
| Program Requirement Notes | Program Requirement Notes All classes will be offered in catalog order only; therefore, it is necessary to take all classes in sequence as they will not be repeated until the following year. Candidates for the Practical Electrical Technician Career Studies Certificate program must successfully complete all required courses and earn a minimum grade of "C" in all ELE, ETR, and SAF courses. |
| Considerations When Selecting Courses |
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| Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses | |
| Doing More With Your Degree | This Career Studies Certificate is part of a program pathway to the AAS degree in Industrial Technology - Electrical. Students are encouraged to continue their studies at Camp to complete the degree. |
| Program Successes & Highlights |
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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
Practical Electrical Technician Career Studies Certificate
17
Career Studies Certificate in Practical Electrical Technician (221-942-02)
17
Practical Electrical Technician Career Studies Certificate (221-942-02)
17
Practical Electrician Technician Career Studies Certificate (221-942-02)
17
SDV 100 - College Success Skil
1
Earn 1 credits: Complete the following
Earn 1 credits: Use the following rules
Complete the following
Use the following rules
This requires a minimum GPA of 1
OR
This requires a minimum GPA of 1
AND
Complete courses from the following Course list:
ELE 135 - Nat Elec Code: Res
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
ELE 133 - Pract Electricity I
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
ETR 113 - DC/AC Fund I
4
Earn 4 credits: Complete the following
Earn 4 credits: Use the following rules
Complete the following
Use the following rules
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
OR
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
AND
Complete courses from the following Course list:
MTH 111 - Fund Math I
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 1
SAF 126 - Prin of Industr Safe
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
| Transfer Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
|---|---|
| Associate Transfer Degree Completion | Completion of the general education credential or a transfer-oriented associate degree program will guarantee completion of Camp’s general education component of Camp’s curriculum but may not fulfill specific departmental requirements or prerequisites needed for the program. |
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School | Students earning an associate degree while in high school may not be eligible for guaranteed admission programs at four-year institutions. Students planning to transfer should review the guaranteed admissions requirements at the college to which they want to be admitted. |
| Credit for Prior Learning | Camp follows the VCCS Waiver of Requirements policy when determining whether any course or program requirements can be waived when previous educational studies, training programs, or work experience may entitle students to an adjustment in required courses in a particular curriculum. Students who believe that previous educational studies, training programs, or work experience may entitle them to an adjustment in the required courses in a particular curriculum should contact the Dean or their Program Advisor to determine procedures before registering for classes. |
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College Level Information
Number of Transfer Students
180
| College Fit Guidance | What You Need to Know |
|---|---|
| Is This College Right For Me? | Camp enrolls over 900 curricular students, with an average class size of 10 students, a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. |
| Transfer Student Catalog Year | |
| First Year Student Catalog Year | Catalog year is determined by the Catalog in effect when a student enters the college, or any in a subsequent Catalog chosen. A student must follow program or major requirements in effect at the time a program or major is declared or at the time a program or major is changed. If a student’s progress toward a degree is interrupted for four or more consecutive semesters (excluding Summer), the curricular requirements of the Catalog in effect when re-entering the college must be followed. |
| Applying for Guaranteed Admissions | Most degree and certificate programs are open to all students. Some programs in nursing and allied health have competitive entry and require a separate application. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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