Construction Technology: Electrical Diploma

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Diploma: Construction Technology Diploma, Electrical Track

Length: Five semesters

Purpose: A shortage of qualified electricians, residential wire installers, and workers in the electrical trades has created the need for trained personnel in the construction industry. The Construction Technology Electrical Diploma track is designed for those seeking entry level employment in the Electrical Trades and is a pathway to Virginia Tradesman Licensure. Successful completion of the two year Construction Technology Electrical Diploma meets eligibility requirements for those seeking Virginia Tradesman Licensure. In addition, a minimum of two years of documented work experience in the trade is required for licensure The Electrical Diploma (including the integrated Electrical Trades Career Studies Certificate) provides training based on the current Virginia adoption of the National Electric Code (NEC). In addition, the track provides training and a pathway that can lead to a number of construction related credentials including Contractor Licensure, OSHA 10-30 Construction Industry Safety Training, and NABCEP Entry Level PV Installer Testing.

Occupational Objectives:
Journeyman Electrician Tradesman
Entry Level Electrical Trades Worker
Entry Level Residential Wiring Installer

Admission Requirements: In addition to the admission requirements established for the college, entry into the Construction Technology Diploma Program requires competency in English ENF 1 and Math Essentials MTE 1-3 as demonstrated through the placement and diagnostic tests, or by satisfactorily completing the required ENF or MTE units or equivalent.

The following list is a suggested sequence in which students may plan their class schedules to ensure graduation in two years.

First Semester

BLD 110 Introduction to Construction 3 credits
ELE 110 Home Electric Power 3 credits *
ELE 115 Basic Electricity 3 credits *
BLD 215 OSHA 30 Construction Safety 2 credits
SDV 100 College Success Skills 1 credits

Suggested Credits for Semester: 12

Second Semester

BLD 105 Shop Practices and Procedures 2 credits
ELE 127 Residential Wiring Methods 3 credits *
ENG 100 Basic Occupational Communication 3 credits
BLD 111 Blueprint Reading and the Building Code 3 credits
BLD 200 Sustainable Construction 3 credits

Suggested Credits for Semester: 14

Summer Semester

BLD 190 Coordinated Internship 3 credits *
or
BLD 198 Seminar and Project 3 credits *
ELE 99 Supervised Studies in Electricity 3 credits *

Suggested Credits for Semester: 6

Third Semester

BLD 101 Construction Management I 3 credits
Elective Core Elective 3 credits **
ELE 173 Commercial Wiring Methods 3 credits *
ENE 120 Solar Power-Photovoltaic and Thermal Technology 4 credits
MTH 111 Basic Technical Mathematics 3 credits

Suggested Credits for Semester: 16

Fourth Semester

ELE 135 National Electrical Code – Residential 4 credits *
ELE 151 Electrical Troubleshooting 3 credits *
MTH 130 Fundamentals of Reasoning 3 credits
BLD 290 Coordinated Internship 3 credits
or
BLD 298 Seminar and Project 3 credits

Suggested Credits for Semester: 12

Total Minimum Credits Required for this Curriculum: 60

* Integrated 24 credit Electrical Trades Career Studies Certificate

**Core Electives: AIR 121 , AIR 122 , BLD 140 , BLD 141 , BLD 142

NOTE: Students may only earn ONE Construction Technology Diploma. Completion of additional coursework in multiple Construction Technology tracks MAY lead to the awarding of Career Studies Certificates in the other tracks if appropriate. Consult with your faculty advisor if you wish to earn multiple awards.

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