NCCER Basic Electrical Systems Technician (BES1)  Technical Certificate of Credit


(Stand Alone and Embedded in NCCER Electrical Systems Construction and Maintenance Technician Diploma- ES22)

Begins: Spring 2023

Program Description:

The Basic Electrical Systems Technician Certificate provides training in basic electrical wiring skills enabling students to gain entry level employment in the construction and maintenance industry. Topics include basic electrical principles and practices, blueprint interpretation, industrial safety procedures, and basic wiring operations.

Entrance date: Each semester

Program admission requirements:

Minimum Test Scores

ACCUPLACER NEXT GENERATION- Reading 224 ACCUPLACER- Sentence Skills- 60
Writing 236 Reading Comprehension 55
Arthmetic 229 Arthmetic 34

High School diploma or equivalent required for admission.

Credits Required for Graduation: 12

Length of Program: 12

Curriculum Outline (12 hours)
Courses 12 credits 12
COFC 1080

This course introduces

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ELTR 1000

This course introduces the student to the electrical trade. Emphasis is placed on orientation to the trade, safety, basic electrical theory, electrical codes, and basic electrical wiring practices.

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ELTR 1015

This course introduces the student to specific skill components needed to be successful as an electrician. Topics include reading electrical drawings, residential electrical services, test equipment, alternating current, motor theory and applications and basic electrical installation.

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Faculty
Program Chair

Instructor, Industrial Electrical and Electrical Construction
Carlton, Room 110

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