Technical Studies in Electrical, AAS

Degree: Associate of Applied Science Technical Studies in Electrical

Length: Four semesters

The Associate of Applied Science Technical Studies in Electrical program is designed to provide training based on the current Virginia adoption of the National Electric Code (NEC) and other technical skills needed for employment in the electrical field.  This degree is a G3 program with stackable certifications. Level I and II certifications earned are 5 Greenlee certifications through NC3, 2 Snap-On meters, and an OSHA 30 Card. Completion of Level I and II certifications in the first and second semesters will count for one year of experience needed to sit for a Journeyman’s License. Completing the Associate of Applied Science Technical Studies in Electrical will count for two years of the 4 years of experience needed to sit for the Journeyman’s License.  

Occupational Objectives:

Journeyman Electrical Tradesman Licensure
Master Electrical Tradesman
Maintenance

Admission Requirements:  In addition to the admission requirements established for the college, entry into the Associate of Applied Science Technical Studies in Electrical requires competency in English and Math – MDE 10 as demonstrated through direct enrollment and diagnostic tests, or by satisfactorily completing the required EDE and/or MDE units or the equivalent.