State Board Approval Date:

04/05/07

Implementation Date:

Spring 2007

Last Updated:

June 24, 2009

Electrical Utility Technology, Diploma 2008

Program Standard and Course Guide 

Table of Contents

General Program Standards

SPECIFIC PROGRAM STANDARDS

Admission Requirements

EUT4-02-01

Provisional Program Admissions

EUT4-02-04

Program Numbering

EUT4-03-02

Program Course Consistency and Sequence

EUT4-03-03

Program Course List

Accreditation (Guide)

Appendix A

Suggested Course Sequence (Guide)

Appendix B

Suggested Equipment List (Guide)

Appendix C

Admissions

Standard Number: EUT4-02-01 (Admission Requirements)

Standard Statement

Statewide admission requirements are implemented for the Electrical Utility Technology 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 Utility Technology, Diploma profession.

Evaluative Criteria

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

The requirements for admission to the Electrical Utility Technology, Diploma program are:

 

a.     attainment of 16 years of age;

b.    documentation of high school graduation or satisfaction of High School Equivalency Certificate requirements;

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

d.    completion of application and related procedures.

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

 

a.     regular admission and good standing at a regionally accredited Diploma or Degree granting institution; and

b.    proper completion of application and related procedures.

Standard Number: EUT4-02-04 (Provisional Admission Requirements)

Standard Statement

Statewide provisional admission requirements are implemented for the Electrical Utility Technology, 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 Utility Technology, 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 Utility Technology, Diploma program are:

 

a.     attainment of 16 years of age;

b.    documentation of high school graduation or satisfaction of High School Equivalency Certificate requirements;

c.     achievement of minimum provisional admission scores on tests of reading, language, and math as specified in TCSG 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

d.    completion of application and related procedures.

All Electrical Utility Technology, 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 the Technical College System of Georgia

Program Structure

Standard Number: EUT4-03-02 (Program Numbering System)

Standard Statement

 

A Program Major Code of EUT4 and a Program CIP Code of 460301 are applied to the Electrical Utility Technology, Diploma program.

 

Explanatory Comment

Assignment of a statewide Program Major Code EUT4 and Program CIP Code 460301 to the Electrical Utility Technology, Diploma program is the basis from which statewide programmatic consistency is developed.

 

Each degree/diploma/certificate program complies with the assigned Program Major Code(s) established in the relevant program-specific standards of the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia.

Evaluative Criteria

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

 

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

 

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

 

 

Standard Number: EUT4-03-03 (Program Consistency and Sequence)

Standard Statement

The Electrical Utility Technology, 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 EUT4 and are consistent statewide. Each specific course is assigned an alphanumeric descriptor that serves as a statewide course identification code.

Evaluative Criteria

The Electrical Utility Technology, Diploma program is assigned a Major Code of EUT4, and utilizes essential components designated for that program number statewide. Program components include, but are not limited to:

Program Title

Electrical Utility Technology, Diploma

Program Description

The Electrical Utility Technology Diploma program is a sequence of courses designed to meet the needs of the student interested in attaining entry-level knowledge and skills to work in the electrical utility field. The program also provides the student with an avenue to pursue opportunities in other areas of the utility industry. Learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of electrical utility theory and practical application necessary for successful employment.

 

Course
Code

General Core Course Title

Class
Hours

D.
Lab
Hours

P.
Lab/OBI
Hours

Weekly
Contact
Hours

Credit
Hours

ENG 1010

Fundamentals of English I

[P] ENG 097 or entrance English score in accordance with approved TCSG admission score levels, and RDG 097 or entrance reading score in accordance with approved TCSG admission score levels.

5

0

0

5

5

EMP 1000

Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development

[P] Provisional admission

3

0

0

3

3

MAT 1013

Algebraic Concepts

[P] MAT 098 or entrance algebraic score in accordance with approved TCSG admission score levels.

5

0

0

5

5

MAT 1017

Trigonometry

[P] MAT 1013 with a grade of “C” or better.

5

0

0

5

5

Minimum Required Hours:

18

0

0

18

18

 

Course
Code

Occupational Course Title

Class
Hours

D.
Lab
Hours

P.
Lab/OBI
Hours

Weekly
Contact
Hours

Credit
Hours

EUT 101

Introduction to the Electrical Utility Industry

[P] Program admission

3

2

0

5

4

EUT 102

Fundamentals of Power Alternating Current

[P] MAT 103, MAT 1017, IFC 102

4

4

0

8

6

EUT 103

Network Communications

[P] EUT 102

4

4

0

8

6

EUT 104

Electrical Substations

[P] EUT 102

4

4

0

8

6

EUT 105

Introduction to Distribution Engineering

[P] EUT 102

4

4

0

8

6

EUT 106

Introduction to Metering

[P] EUT 102

3

2

0

5

4

EUT 107

Power Plants

[P] EUT 102

4

4

0

8

6

IFC 101

Direct Current Circuits I

[P] MAT 1013

3

2

0

5

4

IFC 102

Alternating Current I

[P] IFC 101

3

2

0

5

4

SCT 100

Introduction to Microcomputers

[P] Provisional admission

1

4

0

5

3

Minimum Required Hours:

33

32

0

65

49

 

And completion of a minimum of 23 credit hours from the following electives:

 

Course
Code

Electives Course Title

Class
Hours

D.
Lab
Hours

P.
Lab/OBI
Hours

Weekly
Contact
Hours

Credit
Hours

EUT 211

Electrical Lineworker

[P] IFC 102, EUT 101

5

0

30

35

15

EUT 212

Advanced Metering Technology

[P] EUT 103, EUT 106

3

2

0

5

4

EUT 213

SCADA/Digital

[P] EUT 103, EUT 104

3

2

0

5

4

EUT 214

Electrical Transmission Systems

[P] EUT 104, EUT 105

2

2

0

4

3

EUT 215

Hydraulics

[P] MAT 1013

3

2

0

5

4

EUT 216

Pneumatics

[P] MAT 1013

2

2

0

4

3

EUT 251

Electric Utility Internship

[P] EUT 101, EUT 102, EUT 104, EUT 105, EUT 106

0

0

40

40

13

Minimum Required Hours:

18

10

70

98

46

 

Program Final Exit Point

Electrical Utility Technology, Diploma

 

90 minimum quarter hours credit required for graduation

Appendix A

Accreditation and Certification

The Electrical Utility Technology, 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 Utility Technology, Diploma Program Curriculum Model

Suggested Course Sequence

The standard curriculum for Electrical Utility Technology, Diploma program is set up on the quarter system. A suggested sequence for the program is given below with area of specialization. Technical institutes may implement the Electrical Utility Technology, 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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

Second Quarter

Course Code

Course Name

Class Hours

D.
Lab Hours

P.
Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

Third Quarter

Course Code

Course Name

Class Hours

D.
Lab Hours

P.
Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

Fourth Quarter

Course Code

Course Name

Class Hours

D.
Lab Hours

P.
Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Fifth Quarter

Course Code

Course Name

Class Hours

D.
Lab Hours

P.
Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Sixth Quarter

Course Code

Course Name

Class Hours

D.
Lab Hours

P.
Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Seventh Quarter

Course Code

Course Name

Class Hours

D.
Lab Hours

P.
Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

Eighth Quarter

Course Code

Course Name

Class Hours

D.
Lab Hours

P.
Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

Appendix C

Program Title, Award Level

Suggested Equipment List

     

Posted: 06/24/09