State Board Approval Date:

May, 1997

Implementation Date (e.g., Fall, 0000):

Fall, 1997

Last Updated:

01/03/2001

 

Electrical Construction and Maintenance, Diploma

Program Standard and Course Guide

TABLE OF CONTENTS

General Program Standards

SPECIFIC PROGRAM STANDARDS

Admission Requirements

WO02-02-01

Provisional Program Admissions

WO02-02-04

Program Numbering

WO02-03-02

Program Course Consistency and Sequence

WO02-03-03

Program Course List

Accreditation (Guide)

Appendix A

Suggested Course Sequence (Guide)

Appendix B

Suggested Equipment List (Guide)

Appendix C

ADMISSIONS

Standard Number: WO02-02-01 (Admission Requirements)

Standard Statement

Statewide admission requirements are implemented for the Electrical Construction and Maintenance, 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 Construction and Maintenance, Diploma profession.

Evaluative Criteria

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

The requirements for admission to the Electrical Construction and Maintenance, Diploma program are:

a)      attainment of 16 years of age;

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

c)       completion of application and related procedures.

 

Admission of transfer students to the Electrical Construction and Maintenance 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: WO02-02-04 (Provisional Admission Requirements)

Standard Statement

Statewide provisional admission requirements are implemented for the Electrical Construction and Maintenance, 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 Construction and Maintenance, 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 Construction and Maintenance, Diploma program are:

a)      attainment of 16 years of age;

b)      achievement of minimum provisional admission scores on tests of reading, language, and math as specified in GDTAE document Minimum Program Entrance Scores; and

c)       completion of application and related procedures.

 

All Electrical Construction and Maintenance, 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:  WO02-03-02 (Program Numbering System)

Standard Statement

A Major Code of WO02 and a CIP Code of 46.030202 are applied to the Electrical Construction and Maintenance, Diploma program.

Explanatory Comment

Assignment of a statewide Major Code WO02 and CIP Code 46.030202 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: WO02-03-03 (Program Consistency and Sequence)

Standard Statement

The Electrical Construction and Maintenance, 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 WO02 and are consistent statewide.  Each specific course is assigned an alphanumeric descriptor that serves as a statewide course identification code.

Evaluative Criteria

The Electrical Construction and Maintenance, Diploma program is assigned a Major Code of WO02, and utilizes essential components designated for that program number statewide.  Program components include, but are not limited to:

Program Title

Electrical Construction and Maintenance, Diploma

Program Description

The Electrical Construction and Maintenance program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare students for careers in residential and commercial electrical industries.  Learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement.  The program emphasizes a combination of theory and practical application necessary for successful employment.  Program graduates receive an Electrical Construction and Maintenance diploma and have the qualifications of a residential and commercial electrician.

 

Course Code

General Core Course Name

Class Hours

D.
Lab Hours

P.
Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

EMP 100

Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development

[P] Provisional admission

3

0

0

3

3

ENG 101

English

[P] *

5

0

0

5

5

MAT 101

 General Mathematics

[P] **

5

0

0

5

5

Course Code

Occupational Course Name

Class
Hours

D.
Lab
Hours

P.
Lab/
OBI
Hours

Weekly
Contact
Hours

Credit
Hours

ELT 106

Electrical Prints, Schematics, and Symbols

[P] IFC 100, IFC 101

3

1

0

4

3

ELT 107

Commercial Wiring I

[P] ELT 106, ELT 121

4

1

2

7

4

ELT 108

Commercial Wiring II

[P] ELT 107

4

1

2

7

4

ELT 109

Commercial Wiring III

[P/C] ELT 107, ELT 108

4

1

2

7

4

ELT 111

Single-Phase and Three-Phase Motors

[P] ELT 109

5

0

1

6

5

ELT 112

Variable Speed/Low Voltage Controls

[P/C] ELT 111

3

2

3

8

5

ELT 118

Electrical Controls

[P] ELT 111, ELT 112

3

2

3

8

5

ELT 119

Electricity Principles II

[P/C] MAT 101

3

2

0

5

4

ELT 120

Residential Wiring I

[P/C] ELT 106, ELT 119, IFC 100, IFC 101

3

2

3

8

5

ELT 121

Residential Wiring II

[P/C] ELT 120

3

2

3

8

5

IFC 100

Industrial Safety Procedures

[P] Provisional admission

2

1

0

3

2

IFC 101

Direct Current Circuits I

[P] ***

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

Technical Elective(s)

+

+

+

+

3

 

*

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

**

[P] MAT 097, or entrance arithmetic score in accordance with approved DTAE admission score levels

***

[P] MAT 101 for out of program students 

 

[C] MAT 103 (diploma), or MAT 191 (degree) for Electronics program students

 

Program Final Exit Point

Electrical Construction and Maintenance, Diploma

69 minimum quarter hours credit required for graduation

APPENDIX A

Accreditation and Certification

The Electrical Construction and Maintenance, 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).

The State Construction Industry Licensing Board has been empowered by the Georgia Legislature to issue licenses and to monitor the performance of electrical contractors and practitioners of residential and commercial wiring.

APPENDIX B

General Information

Electrical Construction and Maintenance, Diploma Program Curriculum Model

Suggested Course Sequence

The standard curriculum for Electrical Construction and Maintenance, 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 Construction and Maintenance, 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

ENG 101

English

5

0

0

5

5

IFC 100

Industrial Safety Procedures

2

1

0

3

2

MAT 101

General Mathematics

5

0

0

5

5

SCT 100

Introduction to Microcomputers

1

4

0

5

3

 

TOTAL

13

5

0

18

15

Second Quarter

Course Code

Course Name

Class Hours

D.
Lab Hours

P.
Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

ELT 107

Commercial Wiring I

4

1

2

7

4

ELT 112

Variable Speed/Low Voltage Controls

3

2

3

8

5

IFC 101

Direct Current Circuits I

3

2

0

5

4

 

TOTAL

10

5

5

20

13

Third Quarter

Course Code

Course Name

Class Hours

D.
Lab Hours

P.
Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

ELT 106

Electrical Prints, Schematics, and Symbols

3

1

0

4

3

ELT 111

Single-Phase and Three-Phase Motors

5

0

1

6

5

ELT 120

Residential Wiring I

3

2

3

8

5

XXX xxx

Technical Elective(s)

+

+

+

+

3

 

TOTAL

11+

3+

4+

18+

16+

Fourth Quarter

Course Code

Course Name

Class Hours

D.
Lab Hours

P.
Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

ELT 108

Commercial Wiring II

4

1

2

7

4

ELT 118

Electrical Controls

3

2

3

8

5

ELT 119

Electricity Principles II

3

2

0

5

4

 

TOTAL

10

5

5

20

13

Fifth Quarter

Course Code

Course Name

Class Hours

D.
Lab Hours

P.
Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

ELT 109

Commercial Wiring III

4

1

2

7

4

ELT 121

Residential Wiring II

3

2

3

8

5

EMP 100

Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development

3

0

0

3

3

 

TOTAL

10

3

5

18

12

 

 

APPENDIX C

Electrical Construction and Maintenance, Diploma

 

Suggested Equipment List