The Electrical Technology programs and certifictes offered provide a mixture of academic classes with hands-on learning. It is the practical learning environment that enables students to learn the required skills in the classroom and then put those skills to use in a real world environment.
Graduates of the electrical technology programs and certificates will:
- gain knowledge and experience in residential construction with emphasis on electrical technology.
- a basic understanding of electricity, control circuits and programmable logic controllers (PLC) architecture and programming.
- demonstrate basic knowledge in the selection, installation, operation and maintenance of generators, including how to isolate and repair minor generator problems.
- learn a wide range of electrical skills and gain industry specific experience.
Employment for electricians is projected to grow 10% between 2018 and 2028, faster than the average for all occupations. Homes and businesses continue to require wiring, and electricians will be needed to install the necessary components (Bureau of Labor Statistics, April 10, 2020). An average salary for electricians is $25.00 per hour.
Programs
AAS Electrical Technology
Recommended Program Map / Program Requirements
The recommended plan below meets the requirements to complete this program. For official requirements, visit the AWC Catalog. If the recommended classes listed below don’t fit your schedule or interests, you can take alternate classes.
To get started on your personalized Academic Plan, visit the Academic Planning page or schedule an appointment to meet with an advisor.
First Semester: Fall
| Course | Course Title | Credits | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECT 100 | Core Curriculum Introductory Craft Skills | 5 | Major Requirement |
| ECT 105 | Basic Electricity | 3 | Major Requirement |
| ECT 110 | AC/DC Circuits | 4 | Major Requiremen |
|
ENG 100 or ENG 101 or ENG 107 |
Introduction to Composition or Freshman Composition 1/GE |
3 | GE- Composition |
| PSY 101 | Introduction to Psychology/GE (recommended) | 3 | GE- Social and Behavioral Science |
| 18 |
Second Semester: Spring
| Course | Course Title | Credits | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECT 115 | National Electrical Code | 3 | Major Requirement |
| ECT 205 | Fixtures and Installation | 4 | Major Requirement |
| ECT 210 | Control Circuits | 4 | Major Requirement |
| ENG 101 or ENG 107 | Freshman Composition 1/GE | 3 | GE- Composition |
| or | |||
| ENG 102 | Freshman Composition 2/GE | ||
| MAT 105 | Mathematics for Applied Sciences or higher level approved math | 3 | GE- Mathematics |
| 17 |
Third Semester: Fall
| Course | Course Title | Credits | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| CTM 105 | Blueprint Reading for Construction | 3 | Departmental Requirement |
| DFT 100 | AutoCAD 1 - Drafting | 3 | Departmental Requirement |
| CIS 120 | Computer Information Systems/GE | 3 | GE- Additional Courses |
| ENT 100 | Introduction to Entrepreneurship | 3 | Departmental Requirement |
| ENG 110 | Technical Writing (recommended) | 3 | Elective |
| ENV 101 | Environmental Science (recommended) | 4 | GE- Physical and Biological Sciences |
| 19 |
Fourth Semester: Spring
| Course | Course Title | Credits | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACR 103 | Electrical Motors, Circuits, and Controls | 3 | Departmental Requirement |
| CTM 110 | Construction Estimating | 3 | Departmental Requirement |
| CTM 230 | Construction Management Field Operations | 3 | Departmental Requirement |
| TEC 165 | Employee and Occupational Safety | 3 | Departmental Requirement |
| PHI 105 | Ethics/GE | 3 | GE- Humanities |
| 15 |
Basic Electrical Certificate
Recommended Program Map / Program Requirements
The recommended plan below meets the requirements to complete this program. For official requirements, visit the AWC Catalog. If the recommended classes listed below don’t fit your schedule or interests, you can take alternate classes.
To get started on your personalized Academic Plan, visit the Academic Planning page or schedule an appointment to meet with an advisor.
First Semester: Fall
| Course | Course Title | Credits | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECT 100 | Core Curriculum Introductory Craft Skills | 5 | Major Requirement |
| ECT 105 | Basic Electricity | 3 | Major Requirement |
| ECT 110 | AC/DC Circuits | 4 | Major Requirement |
| 12 |
Second Semester: Spring
| Course | Course Title | Credits | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECT 115 | National Electrical Code | 3 | Major Requirement |
| ECT 205 | Fixtures and Installation | 4 | Major Requirement |
| ECT 210 | Control Circuits | 4 | Major Requirement |
| 11 |
Electrical for Manufacturing Certificate
Recommended Program Map / Program Requirements
The recommended plan below meets the requirements to complete this program. For official requirements, visit the AWC Catalog. If the recommended classes listed below don’t fit your schedule or interests, you can take alternate classes.
To get started on your personalized Academic Plan, visit the Academic Planning page or schedule an appointment to meet with an advisor.
First Semester: Spring
| Course | Course Title | Credits | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECT 105 | Basic Electricity | 3 | Major Requirement |
| ECT 110 | Control Circuits | 4 | Major Requirement |
| 7 |
Second Semester: Fall
| Course | Course Title | Credits | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECT 230 | Programmable Logic Controllers | 3 | Major Requirement |
| 3 |
Electrical Technology Certificate
Recommended Program Map / Program Requirements
The recommended plan below meets the requirements to complete this program. For official requirements, visit the AWC Catalog. If the recommended classes listed below don’t fit your schedule or interests, you can take alternate classes.
To get started on your personalized Academic Plan, visit the Academic Planning page or schedule an appointment to meet with an advisor.
First Semester: Fall
| Course | Course Title | Credits | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| DFT 100 | Auto CAD 1 Drafting | 3 | Departmental Requirement |
| ECT 100 | Core Curriculum Introductory Craft Skills | 5 | Major Requirement |
| ECT 105 | Basic Electricity | 3 | Major Requirement |
| ECT 110 | Control Circuits | 4 | Major Requirement |
| 12 |
Second Semester: Spring
| Course | Course Title | Credits | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACR 103 | Electrical Motors, Circuits, and Controls | 3 | Departmental Requirement |
| ECT 115 | National Electrical Code | 3 | Major Requirement |
| ECT 205 | Fixtures and Installation | 4 | Major Requirement |
| ECT 210 | Control Circuits | 4 | Major Requirement |
| TEC 165 | Employee and Occupational Safety | 3 | Departmental Requirement |
| 17 |
Electrical Technology Apprenticeship Certificate
Recommended Program Map / Program Requirements
The recommended plan below meets the requirements to complete this program. For official requirements, visit the AWC Catalog. If the recommended classes listed below don’t fit your schedule or interests, you can take alternate classes.
The Electrical Apprenticeship Program is a mixture of academic classes with hands-on learning and simultaneous paid, practical, on-the-job training with a local company.
Graduates of the program will learn a wide range of electrical skills and gain industry specific experience. They will also become an Arizona State Certified Journeyman Electrician, which is transferable anywhere in the United States.
To get started on your personalized Academic Plan, visit the Academic Planning page or schedule an appointment to meet with an advisor.
If you are ready to apply to the apprenticeship program, fill out the application and submit it to AWC Electrical Apprenticeship Application Review Board. If you currently work in the field, or have worked in the field, and are interested in pursuing credit for your experience, please read this document on granting credit for experience and or visit AWC's Prior Learning Experience (PLA) webpage.
First Semester: Fall
| Course | Course Title | Area | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECT 100 | Core Curriculum Introductory Craft Skills | 5 | Major Requirement |
| ECT 105 | Basic Electricity | 3 | Major Requirement |
| 8 |
Second Semester: Spring
| Course | Course Title | Credits | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECT 110 | AC/DC Circuits | 4 | Major Requirement |
| ECT 113 | Electrical Light Commercial | 4 | Major Requirement |
| 8 |
Third Semester: Fall
| Course | Course Title | Credits | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECT 213 | Commercial Application Level 1 | 4 | Major Requirement |
| ECT 214 | Commercial Application Level 2 | 4 | Major Requirement |
| 8 |
Fourth Semester: Spring
| Course | Course Title | Credits | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECT 220 | Electrical Installation | 5 | Major Requirement |
| ECT 222 | Advanced Electrical Systems Level 1 | 3 | Major Requirement |
| 8 |
Fifth Semester: Fall
| Course | Course Title | Credits | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECT 223 | Advanced Electrical Systems Level 2 | 4 | Major Requirement |
| ECT 224 | Advanced Electrical Systems Level 3 | 4 | Major Requirement |
| 8 |
Sixth Semester: Spring
| Course | Course Title | Credits | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECT 225 | Load Calculations | 3 | Major Requirement |
| 3 |
Career Overview & Job Outlook
Successful completion of Electrical Apprenticeship certificate may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations and annual median wages.
| Electrical and Electronic Equipment Mechanics, Installers and Repairers Install or repair a variety of electrical equipment. |
$46,690 |
| Electrical and Electronic Installer and Repairers, Transportation Equipment Install, adjust, or maintain mobile electronics communication equipment, and surveillance systems on trains, watercraft, or other mobile equipment. |
$53,090 |
| Electrical and Electronic Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment Repair, test, adjust, or install electronic equipment, such as industrial controls. |
$52,000 |
| Electrical and Electronic Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay Inspect, test, repair, or maintain electrical equipment in generating stations, substations, and in-service relays. |
$45,780 |
| Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles Install, diagnose, and repair sound, security, and navigation equipment in motor vehicles. |
$21,620 |
| Security and Fire Alarm Installers Install, program, maintain, and repair security and fire alarm wiring and equipment. |
$45,240 |
| Residential Journeyman Electrician Install or repair electrical wiring, relays, switches and control devices for lighting, power outlets, appliances, communications and air conditioning. |
$42,001 |
| Commercial Journeyman Electrician Install and maintain multiple types of electrical systems found in facilities such as, strip malls, schools, hospitals, waste water and manufacturing industries. |
$45,000 |
Contact Information
Bruce Carroll
Professor of Electrical and Solar Technologies
(928) 317-7623
Kenia Lopez
Senior Secretary, Construction and Technology Programs
(928) 344-7752
Pasquale Lamaestra
Director of Construction and Technology Programs
(928) 317-6005