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