Electrical Wiring Certificate: 245

(R): 245

ELECTRICAL WIRING CERTIFICATE: 245 WAS REPLACED BY BUILDING TRADES TECHNOLOGY CERTIFICATE: 263 AND IS NO LONGER ACCEPTING NEW STUDENTS. ADDITIONALLY, STUDENTS ADMITTED PRIOR TO FALL 2022 WILL NOT BE ABLE TO GRADUATE WITH THIS CERTIFICATE AFTER SPRING 2025. PLEASE CONTACT A PROGRAM ADVISOR FOR ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS.

This certificate curriculum prepares individuals for employment or advancement in the electrical trade of the building and construction industry. A combination of academic and practical instruction will provide individuals with knowledge and skills that are necessary for success in the electrical profession. Credits may also be applied to the Building Trades Technology AAS degree.

Program Requirements

All students should review the Program Advising Guide and consult an advisor.

BLDG 130 - Introduction to the Building Trades 3 semester hours
BLDG 133 - Building Trades Blueprint Reading 3 semester hours
BLDG 150 - Fundamentals of Electrical Wiring 4 semester hours
BLDG 250 - Residential Electrical Wiring 4 semester hours
Program Electives 5-7 semester hours ‡

Total Credit Hours: 19-21

‡ Select from BLDG 184 , BLDG 252 , BLDG 256 , BLDG 284 .

Program Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, a student will be able to:

Demonstrate the ability to work effectively as a team member with various construction trades and personnel.
Describe effectively the construction process as it applies to residential buildings.
Apply practical construction skills in electrical wiring.
Communicate written, verbal, and visual information as it relates to electrical wiring.