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Professional & Technical Education Certificate & Degree Programs + Indicates course has prerequisites and/or co-requisites. ++ Indicates any module suffixed courses. 159 Oral Communication Credits .........................................................................................................................................3 COM100 Introduction to Human Communication (3) OR COM110 Interpersonal Communication (3) OR + COM230 Small Group Communication (3) 3 Critical Reading Credits ..................................................................................................................................................0-3 + CRE101 College Critical Reading (3) OR + CRE111 Critical Reading for Business and Industry (3) OR Equivalent by assessment on District Placement Exam. 0-3 Mathematics Credits .................................................................................................................................................... 3-5 + MAT120 Intermediate Algebra (5) OR + MAT121 Intermediate Algebra (4) OR + MAT122 Intermediate Algebra (3) OR Equivalent course or satisfactory completion of a higher level mathematics course. 3-5 General Education Distribution Credits ...................................................................................................................... 10 Humanities and Fine Arts Credits..................................................................................................................................3 Any approved general education course from the Humanities, Arts and Design area. Social and Behavioral Sciences ......................................................................................................................... Credits: 3 Any approved general education course from the Social-Behavioral Sciences area. Natural Sciences Credits ................................................................................................................................................ 4 Any approved general education course from the Natural Sciences area. 4 Program Competencies 1. Solve mathematical problems related to electrical circuit voltage, wattage, amperage, and resistance. (ELA112) 2. Identify and properly use the professional equipment and tools of electricians. (ELA111, ELA112) 3. Convert measurements between English and metric units. (ELA112, ELA248) 4. Interpret readings from electrical test instruments. (ELA123) 5. Locate and interpret sections of the National Electrical Code regulations as they apply to specific electrical installation jobs. (ELA111) 6. Explain the theory, type, and operating principles of motors including troubleshooting and repairing motors. (ELA235, ELA236) 7. Calculate the materials needed for a specific electrical installation including, but not limited to, conduit, conductors, overload protection and outlets. (ELA112) 8. Describe the components and applications of motor controls in electrical installations. (ELA236) 9. Describe the operational theory and construction of semiconductors, transistors, amplifiers, and oscillators. (ELA247) 10. Given a set of blueprints for a construction job, read and interpret all plans and views as they relate to the electrical installation. (ELA112, ELA123) 11. Demonstrate how to use the National Electrical Code (NEC) for proper and safe electrical installations. (ELA113, ELA125, ELA238, ELA246) 12. Install all components of an electrical system, and special equipment systems including fire alarm, heating, and cooling systems. (ELA124, ELA125, ELA238, ELA246) 13. Explain OSHA electrical inspection procedures. (ELA238) 14. Identify common causes of accidents and fatalities in specific hazardous areas of construction and describe hazard abatement techniques. (ELA246) 15. Describe the safety procedures observed when working in a nuclear power generating location. (ELA246, ELA247) 16. Install, troubleshoot and repair alarm systems including locating and repairing cable faults. (ELA125) 17. Apply and demonstrate the applications and installation requirements for photovoltaic systems according to the National Electrical Code (NEC). (ELA246)