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 an Electric Utility Distribution Line worker.
Length: Two (2) years (65 credit hours)
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| PREFIX NUMBER |
COURSE NAME |
CREDIT HOURS |
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| FIRST YEAR |
| First Term |
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ENC 1101 |
Freshman English 1 |
(G.E.) |
3 |
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ETP 1104C |
First Aid, Rescue, and CPR |
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2 |
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CGS 1100C |
Introduction to Microcomputers using Windows |
(G.E.) |
3 |
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ETP 1100C |
Safe Work Practices |
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3 |
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ETP 1101C |
Basic Electricity for Line Workers |
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3 |
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TRA 1250 |
CDL for Electrical Distribution I |
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4 |
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17 |
| Second Term |
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MAC 1105 |
College Algebra OR |
(G.E.) |
3 |
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MGF 1106 |
Liberal Arts Mathematics I |
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ETP 1150C |
Trucks and Excavation Equipment |
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3 |
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TRA 1251C |
CDL for Electrical Distribution II |
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3 |
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TRA 1252C |
CDL for Electrical Distribution III |
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3 |
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Humanities Elective |
(G.E) |
3 |
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15 |
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| SECOND YEAR |
| First Term |
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SPC 2608 |
Fundamentals of Speech Communication |
(G.E.) |
3 |
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ETP 1130C |
Pole Climbing, Ropes, and Rigging |
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3 |
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ETP 2131C |
Pole Line Equipment I |
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3 |
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ETP 2132C |
Pole Line Equipment II |
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3 |
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Electrical Distribution Elective |
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3 |
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15 |
| Second Term |
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ETP 1134C |
Underground Distribution |
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3 |
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PSY 2012 |
General Psychology |
(G.E.) |
3 |
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ETP 1140C |
Electrical Distribution Structures |
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3 |
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ETP 2110C |
Metering and Energy Management |
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2 |
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ETP 2136C |
Installing Overhead Conductors |
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4 |
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ETP 2137C |
Electrical Distribution Substations |
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3 |
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18 |
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| Program Core Curriculum Course Electives: |
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ETP 1135C |
Street and Area Lighting Systems |
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3 |
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ETP 2020C |
American Power Systems |
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3 |
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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. |
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It may be necessary to first enroll in a lower level English, math, or reading course depending on college placement test scores. |
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It is your responsibility to meet with the department chair or counselor to select the proper course to fulfill this requirement. |
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