State Board Approval Date:

July 12, 2001

Implementation Date:

Fall 2002

Last Updated:

08/20/02

Electrical Control Systems, Diploma

Program Standard and Course Guide

Table of Contents

General Program Standards

SPECIFIC PROGRAM STANDARDS

Admission Requirements

ECS2-02-01

Provisional Program Admissions

ECS2-02-04

Program Numbering

ECS2-03-02

Program Course Consistency and Sequence

ECS2-03-03

Program Course List

Accreditation (Guide)

Appendix A

Suggested Course Sequence (Guide)

Appendix B

Suggested Equipment List (Guide)

Appendix C

ADMISSIONS

Standard Number: ECS2-02-01 (Admission Requirements)

Standard Statement

Statewide admission requirements are implemented for the Electrical Control Systems, Diploma program.

Explanatory Comment

Admission refers to regular admission into a diploma program.

Statewide program admission requirements consider state and national occupational licensing and certifying requirements, where applicable. The institution develops and implements clearly stated diploma program admissions policies and procedures.

Admission requirements are related to the functions of the Electrical Control Systems, Diploma profession.

Evaluative Criteria

The institution develops, implements, and publishes clearly stated Electrical Control Systems, Diploma program admission and advanced placement policies and procedures.

The requirements for admission to the Electrical Control Systems, Diploma program are:

  1. Attainment of 16 years of age;

  2.  achievement of minimum regular admission scores on tests of reading, language, and math as specified in GDTAE document Minimum Program Entrance Scores; and

  3. completion of application and related procedures.

 

Admission of transfer students to the Electrical Control Systems program is contingent upon their meeting the following requirements:

  1. regular admission and good standing at a regionally accredited diploma or degree granting institution; and

  2. proper completion of application and related procedures.

 

Standard Number: ECS2-02-04 (Provisional Admission Requirements)

Standard Statement

Statewide provisional admission requirements are implemented for the Electrical Control Systems, Diploma program.

Explanatory Comment

Provisional admission is granted to qualified students who do not meet the regular admission requirements of the program.

Provisionally admitted students are allowed to take developmental studies courses and/or certain occupational courses as designated in the course sequence standard.

The institution develops, implements, and publishes clearly stated policies and procedures for entry into programs on a provisional basis.

Evaluative Criteria

Provisional admission to the Electrical Control Systems, Diploma program is afforded those students who do not meet program requirements but do meet provisional admission requirements.

The requirements for provisional admission to the Electrical Control Systems, Diploma program are:

  1. Attainment of 16 years of age;

  2. achievement of minimum provisional admission scores on test of reading, language, and math as specified in GDTAE document Minimum Program Entrance Scores; or recommendation by program faculty and designated admissions personnel on the basis of interview and assessment of student potential; and

  3. completion of application and related procedures.

  

All Electrical Control Systems, Diploma program students initially admitted on a provisional basis meet regular admission requirements prior to graduation.

Provisionally admitted students whose English, math, and/or reading achievement levels do not meet regular program admission requirements are required to enroll in developmental studies courses approved by the State Board of Technical and Adult Education.

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

Standard Number:  ECS2-03-02 (Program Numbering System)

Standard Statement

A Major Code of ECS2 and a CIP Code of 47.030302 are applied to the Electrical Control Systems, Diploma program.

Explanatory Comment

Assignment of a statewide Major Code ECS2 and CIP Code 47.030302 to the diploma program is the basis from which statewide programmatic consistency is developed.

Each degree/diploma/certificate program complies with the assigned Major Code(s) established in the relevant program-specific standards of the State Board of Technical and Adult Education.

Evaluative Criteria

Each authorized degree/diploma/certificate program is assigned a Major Code and CIP Code.

Each degree/diploma/certificate program having a given Major Code is consistent with all other programs throughout the state that have the same Major Code.

Degree/diploma/certificate programs having multiple specializations are assigned a specialization Major Code for each option.

Standard Number: ECS2-03-03 (Program Consistency and Sequence)

Standard Statement

The Electrical Control Systems, Diploma program utilizes essential course components consistent with statewide program requirements.  Specific course alphanumeric identification Codes are assigned to each course.  Students are required to progress through two course categories in a developmentally valid sequence.

Explanatory Comment

Programs are assigned an identical Major Code ECS2 and are consistent statewide.  Each specific course is assigned an alphanumeric descriptor that serves as a statewide course identification code.

Evaluative Criteria

The Electrical Control Systems, Diploma program is assigned a Major Code of ECS2, and utilizes essential components designated for that program number statewide.  Program components include, but are not limited to:

Program Title

Electrical Control Systems, Diploma

Program Description

The Electrical Control Systems program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare students in the field of electrical control systems. Learning opportunities develop academic and professional knowledge, along with skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes specialized training in PLC’s, electrical controls, and instrumentation. Graduates of the program receive an Electrical Control Systems diploma that qualifies them for employment as industrial electricians or industrial control technicians.

Course Code

General Core Course Name

Class Hours

D.
Lab Hours

P.
Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

ENG 101

English[P] ENG 097, or DTAE admission level; and RDG 097 or DTAE admission level.

5

0

0

5

5

MAT 103

Algebraic Concepts[P] MAT 098, or DTAE arithmetic admission level

5

0

0

5

5

EMP 100

Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development [P] Provisional admission

3

0

0

3

3

Course Code

Occupational Course Name

Class
Hours

D.
Lab
Hours

P.
Lab/
OBI
Hours

Weekly
Contact
Hours

Credit
Hours

IDS 101

Industrial Computer Applications

[P] IFC 101, SCT 100

3

2

3

8

5

IDS 103

Industrial Wiring

[P] IFC 101, IFC 102

3

0

9

12

6

IDS 105

DC and AC Motors

[P] IFC 101, IFC 102, MAT 101

2

0

3

5

3

IDS 110

Fundamentals of Motor Controls

[P] IDS 105

2

0

3

5

3

IDS 113

Magnetic Starters and Braking

[P] IDS 110

1

2

3

6

3

IDS 115

Two-Wire Control Circuits

[P] IDS 110

0

2

3

5

2

IDS 121

Advanced Motor Controls

[P] IDS 115

1

0

3

4

2

IDS 131

Variable Speed Motor Control

[P] IDS 121

2

0

3

5

3

IDS 141

Basic Industrial PLCs

[P] IDS 105, IDS 121

4

0

6

10

6

IDS 142

Industrial PLCs

[P] IDS 141

4

0

6

10

6

IDS 209

Industrial Instrumentation

[P] IDS 141, IDS 142

4

0

6

10

6

IFC 100

Industrial Safety Procedures

[P] Provisional Admission

2

1

0

3

2

IFC 101

Direct Current Circuits I

[P] Provisional admission

3

2

0

5

4

IFC 102

Alternating Current I

[P] IFC 101, MAT 104 or MAT 105

3

2

0

5

4

IFC 103

Solid State Devices I

[P] IFC 102

3

2

0

5

4

SCT 100

Introduction to Microcomputers

[P] Provisional Admission

1 4 0 5 3

Course Code

Elective(s)

Class Hours

D.
Lab
Hours

P.
Lab/
OBI
Hours

Weekly
Contact
Hours

Credit
Hours

XXX xxx

Elective

[P] Program Admission

(0)+ (0)+ (0)+ (0)+ 3

Program Final Exit Point

Electrical Control Systems, Diploma

78 minimum quarter hours credit required for graduation

APPENDIX A

Accreditation and Certification

The Electrical Control Systems, Diploma program must conform to the institutional accreditation requirements of the Council on Occupational Education (COE) or the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (COC).

 APPENDIX B

General Information

Electrical Control Systems, Diploma Program Curriculum Model

Suggested Course Sequence

The standard curriculum for Electrical Control Systems, Diploma program is set up on the quarter system.  A suggested sequence for the program is given below with area of  specialization .  Technical colleges may implement the Electrical Control Systems, Diploma program by using the sequences listed below or by using a locally developed sequence designed to reflect course prerequisites and/or corequisites.

Suggested Sequence I

First Quarter

Course Code

Course Name

Class Hours

D.
Lab Hours

P.
Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

MAT 103

Algebraic Concepts

5

0

0

5

5

SCT 100

Introduction to Microcomputer

1

4

0

5

3

IFC 100

Industrial Safety Procedures

2

1

0

3

2

IFC 101

Direct Current Circuits I

3

2

0

5

4

IFC 102

Alternating Current I

3

2

0

5

4

 

TOTAL

14

9

0

23

18

Second Quarter

Course Code

Course Name

Class Hours

D.
Lab Hours

P.
Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

IFC 103

Solid State Devices I

3

2

0

5

4

ENG 101

English

5

0

0

5

5

IDS 103

Industrial Wiring

3

0

9

12

6

IDS 105

DC and AC Motors

2

0

3

5

3

 

TOTAL

13

2

12

27

18

 

Third Quarter

Course Code

Course Name

Class Hours

D.
Lab Hours

P.
Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

IDS 110

Fundamentals of Motor Controls

2

0

3

5

3

IDS 113

Magnetic Starters and Braking

1

2

3

6

3

IDS 115

Two-Wire Control Circuits

0

2

3

5

2

IDS 121

Advanced Motor Controls

1

0

3

4

2

IDS 131

Variable Speed Motor Control

2

0

3

5

3

 

TOTAL

6

4

15

25

13

 

Fourth Quarter

Course Code

Course Name

Class Hours

D.
Lab Hours

P.
Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

IDS 141

Basic Industrial PLCs

4

0

6

10

6

IDS 142

Industrial PLCs

4

0

6

10

6

EMP 100

Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development

3

0

0

3

3

 

TOTAL

11

0

12

23

15

 

Fifth Quarter

Course Code

Course Name

Class Hours

D.
Lab Hours

P.
Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

IDS 101

Industrial Computer Applications

3

2

3

8

5

IDS 209

Industrial Instrumentation

4

0

6

10

6

XXX xxx

Elective

(0)+

(0)+

(0)+

(0)+

3

 

TOTAL

7+

2+

9+

18+

14

 

APPENDIX C

Electrical Control Systems, Diploma

 

Suggested Equipment List

 

Acid brush

Adhesive

Adjustable wrenches

Alignment tool

Allen screwdrivers

Ballpeen hammer

Burnisher

Center punch

Chain nose pliers

Channel lock pliers

Combination wrenches

Continuity tester

Diagonal cutting pliers

Dusting brush

Electrical tape

Extension driver

Feeler gauge set

Flat file

Fuse puller

Hemostat

Hex key set

Inspection mirror

Jumper leads

Kwick-draw solder

Lamp puller

Long chain nose pliers

Magnetic nutdriver

Meter (18 range 2000 OHM/V)

Needle nose pliers

Nutdrivers

Offset screwdrivers

Oiler

Penlight

Phillips screwdrivers

Pin punch

Reamer

Round file

Scale (6" Eng/Metric)

Scissors

Screwstarter

Side cutters

Socket set

Soldering iron

Soldering tips

Solder puller

Spline key set

Standard screwdrivers

Stripper/crimper

Swiss pattern file

Taper file

Test clip

Utility blades

Utility knife

Utility pliers

Voltage tester

Wire dispenser

 

Laboratory Tools

Adjustable wrench

Adjustment tools for calibration of electronics

Air tools

Allen wrench

Alligator clips

Ammeter

Analog meter

Awl

Ballpeen hammer

Blueprint machine

Calibrated square wave generator

Calipers

Capacitor checker

Chart recorder

Cold chisel

Combination pliers

Contour band saw

Current probe

Data recorder (digital cassette) for PC systems

Degausing coil

Diagonal pliers

Digital programmer

Disc exerciser

Drafting table

Drill bits

Electric drill

Electronic sequencer

Extension cord

Feeler gauge

File set

First aid kit

Flashlight

Flow diagram

Fork lift

Fuse puller

Grease gun

Hand reamer

Hand drill

Heat gun

Heat sinks

Hex wrench

Hydraulic test stand

Industrial terminal (CRT) for PC systems

Insulation tester

Keyboard

Light pen

Line voltage monitor

Logic analyzer

Logic probe

Logic clip

Logic pulsers

Long nose pliers

Magnifying glass

Micrometer

Microprocessor

Microwave tester

Mill file

Mirror

Modulation scope

Module checkers

Multimeter

Needle nose pliers

Nibbling tools

Offset screwdriver

Optoelectronic sensor

Oscilloscope

Phillips screwdriver

Pin straightener

Plotter

Pneumatic logic controller

Pressure gauge kit

Printer

Programmable calculator

Punch set (center, pin, prick)

R-F probe

Resistor/capacitor substitution box

Rivet gun

ROM wave generator

ROM cleaver

Rust remover

Safety glasses

Sine wave generator

Snake

Snap ring pliers

Socket wrench

Socket set

Soldering iron

Spectrum analyzer

Spring tension gauge

Stopwatch

Strap wrench

Surface grinder

Tachometer

Tap and die set

Tape

Teach pendant

Terminal crimper

Test leads

Three-axis coordinate measurement machine

Tin snips

Transistor tester

Tube puller

Tube tester

Tweezers

Vacuum cleaner

VOM frequency counter

VOM

Watt meter

Wheatstone bridge

Wire stripper

Wire wrapper

Wire brush

X-Y recorder

 

Updated: 03/23/05 (codes)