This program leads to the completion of a certificate and the Associate in Applied Science degree in Industrial Electrical Technology.
Industrial electricians are essential employees in all kinds of industries.
They work closely with production supervisors, engineers, engineering technicians, industrial machinery repair people and managers to keep production flowing. Besides installing and maintaining complex electrical systems, they repair motors, transformers, generators and electrical controllers on machine tools and industrial robots. There is a strong job market for these types of workers due to new construction, new technologies that require rewiring and installation of new equipment, and the need to update and retrofit existing systems. After completing 33 credit hours, the student is awarded the Industrial Electrical certificate. This certificate option leads to the completion of the Associate in Applied Science degree in Industrial Electrical Technology.