The Electrical Construction & Maintenance program prepares students for work installing and maintaining systems in residential, commercial and industrial applications. Courses include a mix of theory and hands-on lab applications.
Electrical Construction & Maintenance Diploma Overview
| Program | Degree | Length of Program | Delivery Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Construction & Maintenance | Diploma | Two years (74 credits) | On-campus |
Employment
As a graduate of our Electrical Construction & Maintenance program, you will enter the workforce as a construction electrician apprentice and you’ll be equipped to work toward a journeyman or master electrician’s license. The construction electricity diploma opens a wide range of career opportunities for you, depending on your interests and skill level.
Employers are actively seeking talented young electrical students. The opportunities for employment are plentiful, and students who have graduated from NTC’s electrical program are working in various capacities all across the country. Related field advancement options include maintenance, sales, low voltage alarm services, data cabling and management.
Degree Requirements
The program includes courses in wiring practices, electrical theory, National Electrical Code application, programmable controllers, and troubleshooting.
| Course # | Course Name | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| CONE 1102 | Basic Electrical Circuit Theory | 5.00 |
| CONE 1104 | Intro to NEC | 2.00 |
| CONE 1106 | Wiring I | 5.00 |
| CONE 1114 | National Electrical Code | 2.00 |
| CONE 1115 | Electrical Blueprint/Estimating | 2.00 |
| CONE 1119 | Wiring II | 6.00 |
| CONE 1130 | Construction Safety & Tools | 2.00 |
| CONE 1300 | Electrical Safety | 2.00 |
| CONE 1400 | A.C. Circuits and Transformers | 3.00 |
| CONE 2000 | Industry Career Skills | 1.00 |
| CONE 2100 | Instrumentation Process Control | 2.00 |
| CONE 2106 | Wiring III | 5.00 |
| CONE 2107 | Wiring IV | 5.00 |
| CONE 2114 | National Electrical Code II | 2.00 |
| CONE 2200 | Building Automation | 3.00 |
| CONE 2210 | Electronic Motor Control | 2.00 |
| CONE 2226 | Motor Control Lab | 4.00 |
| CONE 2242 | Alternative Energy Methods | 2.00 |
| CONE 2248 | Code Applications | 2.00 |
| CONE 2300 | Programmable Logic Controllers | 3.00 |
| CONE 2400 | Adv Programmable Logic Controllers | 2.00 |
| CONE 2600 | Grounding and Bonding | 2.00 |
| CONE 2800 | Capstone | 3.00 |
| INDT 1300 | Math for Trades | 3.00 or |
| General Education Electives | 4 | |
| Total Credits | 74 | |
Program Skills
- Exhibit safety practices and procedures
- Interpret the National Electrical Code
- Apply the principles necessary to install wiring
- Calculate electrical quantities
- Interpret blueprints related to building, mechanical, and electrical systems
- Demonstrate an understanding of the theory and skills associated with the electrical industry
- Demonstrate professionalism and related soft skills
Faculty
Gwen Oster
Electrician Faculty
Office: BMD 132B
(218) 333-6635
Email: gwen.oster@ntcmn.edu
Peter Thul
Electrician Faculty
Office: BMD 132C
(218) 333-6634
Email: peter.thul@ntcmn.edu