General Technology - Electrical Line Worker Technology, AAS (AAS.GENET.ELW)

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Associate in Applied Science in General Technology

Electrical Line Worker Career Path

65 Credit Hours

The General Technology degree allows students to become multi-skilled technicians by creating an individualized plan to meet their career goals. Students complete the general education curriculum and coursework in at least two technical areas. The primary technical specialty consists of at least 21 credits from an approved degree, diploma, or technical certificate currently offered by the college. Students also complete a minimum of 12 credits in a secondary path with guidance from their faculty advisor.

This career path is open to students who have completed and received the Electrical Line Worker Third Class certificate. Students must be utility employees during the semester they are enrolled in specific courses. Students will develope advanced skills in electrical circuit analysis, power systems, line construction, safety, first aid, CPR, advanced studies in electricity, supervisory skills, accounting, and leadership training.

Students can earn only one General Technology degree in a single career path.

Part A - General Education Requirements

ENG 101 - English Composition I Credit: 3
REQ HUM Select from
Humanities
Credit: 3
REQ MAT Select from
Mathematics/Natural Sciences
Credit: 3
REQ SSC Select from
Behavioral/Social Sciences
Credit: 3
REQ GEN Select from
General Education
(SPC 209 Recommended) Credit: 3

Total: 15

First Year Experience Requirement

EGR 110 - Introduction to Computer Environment Credit: 3 or
IDS 109 - First Year Experience Seminar Credit: 3

Total: 3

Part B - Primary Technical Specialty Requirements

*Students must be employees of a utility company during the semester they are taking these courses.

ELW 110 - Electrical Computations Credit: 2
ELW 111 - Introduction to Electrical Line Worker Credit: 3
ELW 112 - Introduction to Electricity Credit: 3
ELW 113 - National Electrical Safety Code Credit: 3
ELW 114 - Overhead Line Construction I Credit: 3 *
ELW 115 - Overhead Line Construction II Credit: 3 *
ELW 116 - Overhead Line Construction III Credit: 3 *
ELW 117 - Overhead Line Construction IV Credit: 3 *
ELW 211 - Underground Line Construction I Credit: 3 *
ELW 212 - Underground Line Construction II Credit: 3 *
ELW 221 - Advanced Line Construction Credit: 3 *
ELW 231 - Electrical Power Systems Credit: 3

Total: 35

Part C - Secondary Technical Specialty Requirements

Students must complete at least 12 credit hours in a secondary specialty path. Your degree path may require more than 12 credit hours to complete the associate degree. Your academic advisor must approve all secondary studies.

MGT 101 - Principles of Management Credit: 3
MGT 201 - Human Resource Management Credit: 3
MGT 210 - Employee Selection and Retention Credit: 3
MGT 255 - Organizational Behavior Credit: 3

Total: 12

Admission Requirements

Admission into this program requires proof of high school graduation (or GED) and qualifying scores on SAT, ACT or the TTC placement test.

Note: This program is open to students who have completed and received the Electrical Line Worker Third Class certificate.