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2120 | Electrical Distribution Technology

Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.)

Description of Program:

The A.A.S. degree in Electrical Distribution Technology prepares you to work as a line worker in the construction, maintenance, and repair of electric utility overhead and underground systems. You will combine electrical distribution system classroom study with laboratory and practical applications.

You will be expected to master competencies such as electrical distribution safe work practices; basic electrical theory; overhead pole line and underground electrical construction operation and maintenance; fundamentals of electric power systems management; and electrical distribution equipment installation and installation of residential/commercial service metering.

Upon successful completion of the program, you will receive the A.A.S. degree and will possess the necessary skills for employment as a Electric Utility Distribution Line worker.

Length: Two (2) years (65 credit hours)
PREFIX NUMBER COURSE NAME CREDIT HOURS
FIRST YEAR
First Term
* ENC 1101 Freshman English 1 (G.E.) 3
  EET 1772C First Aid, Rescue, and CPR   2
  CGS 1100C Introduction to Microcomputers using Windows (G.E.) 3
  EET 1006C Safe Work Practices   3
  EET 1505C Basic Electricity for Line Workers   3
  TRA 1250 CDL for Electrical Distribution I   4
        17
Second Term
  MAC 1105 College Algebra OR (G.E.) 3
     MGF 1106    Liberal Arts Mathematics I    
  EET 1761C Trucks and Excavation Equipment   3
  TRA 1251C CDL for Electrical Distribution II   3
  TRA 1252C CDL for Electrical Distribution III   3
**   Humanities Elective (G.E) 3
        15
SECOND YEAR
First Term
  SPC 2600 Fundamentals of Speech Communication (G.E.) 3
  EET 1760C Pole Climbing, Ropes, and Rigging   3
  EET 2765C Pole Line Equipment I   3
  EET 2769C Pole Line Equipment II   3
**   Electrical Distribution Elective   3
        15
Second Term
  EET 1763C Underground Distribution   3
  PSY 2012 General Psychology  (G.E.) 3
  EET 1762C Electrical Distribution Structures   3
  EET 2766C Metering and Energy Management   2
  EET 2770C Installing Overhead Conductors   4
  EET 2771C Electrical Distribution Substations   3
        18
Program Core Curriculum Course Electives:
  EET 1764C Street and Area Lighting Systems   3
  EET 2767C American Power Systems   3
  Labs: With the approval of the program chair and course instructor and contingent upon meeting the program provisions, credit for labs/ profi ciencies may be earned on the job or given for experience.
* It may be necessary to first enroll in a lower level English, math, or reading course depending on college placement test scores.
** It is your responsibility to meet with the department chair or counselor to select the proper course to fulfill this requirement.