Electricians are needed to install and maintain electrical power, communications, lighting, and control systems in homes, businesses, and factories. They work indoors and outdoors and in nearly every type of facility.
Almost all electricians work full-time, which may include evenings and weekends. Although the work is not as dangerous as other construction occupations, potential injuries include electrical shocks and burns, cuts, and falls.
As homes and businesses require more wiring, electricians will be needed to install the necessary components. Electricians with the widest variety of skills should have the best job opportunities.
The Grayson College Electrical Technology program is located on the South Campus in Van Alstyne and offers two levels of certificates leading to an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree: a Residential Electrical Technology Certificate, a Commercial Electrical Technology Certificate, and an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree in Electrical Technology
The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree and the Certificate require a high school diploma or equivalent. The Associate of Applied Science Degree (AAS) requires TSI requirements have been met.
Graduation with a Certificate or an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Electrical Technology requires successful completion of a capstone course.
| Subject | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| ELPT 1221 (Introduction to Electrical Safety and Tools) | 2 |
| ELPT 2337 (Electrical Planning and Estimating) | 3 |
| ELPT 1311 (Basic Electrical Theory) | 3 |
| ELTN 1391 (Special Topics in Electrician) | 3 |
| DFTG 1425 (Blueprint Reading and Sketching) | 4 |
| ELPT 2305 (Motors and Transformers) | 3 |
| ELPT 1325 (National Electric Code I) | 3 |
| ELPT 1329 (Residential Wiring) | 3 |
| ELTN 1343 (Electrical Troubleshooting) | 3 |
| ELPT 1441 (Motor Control) | 4 |
| ELPT 2343 (Electrical Systems Design) | 3 |
| ELPT 1291 (Special Topics in Electrical and Power Transmission Installer, General) | 2 |
| ELPT 1345 (Commercial Wiring) | 3 |
| ELPT 2319 (Programmable Logic Controllers I) | 3 |
| ENGL 1301 (Composition I) | 3 |
| Electrical Elective | 3 |
| Mathematics Core | 3 |
| Social & Behavioral Science Core | 3 |
| Lang, Phil, Culture/Creative Arts Core | 3 |
| SPCH 1311 (Intro to |
3 |
| Total: | 60 |
Please review your Student Planner or contact your Success Coach/Faculty Mentor to review which courses may be used to fill core requirements.
| Subject | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| ELPT 1221 (Intro to Electrical Safety and Tools) | 2 |
| ELPT 1311 (Basic Electrical Theory) | 3 |
| ELTN 1391 (Special Topics in Electrician and Power Transmission) | 3 |
| DFTG 1425 (Blueprint Reading and Sketching) | 4 |
| ELPT 2305 (Motors and Transformers) | 3 |
| ELPT 1325 (National Electric Code I) | 3 |
| ELPT 1329 (Residential Wiring) | 3 |
| ELPT 2337 (Electrical Planning and Estimating) | 3 |
| Electrical Elective | 3 |
| total: | 27 |
| Subject | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| ELPT 1221 (Intro to Electrical Safety and Tools) | 2 |
| ELPT 2337 (Electrical Planning and Estimating) | 3 |
| ELPT 1311 (Basic Electrical Theory) | 3 |
| ELTN 1391 (Special Topics in Electrician and Power Transmission | 3 |
| DFTG 1425 (Blueprint Reading and Sketching) | 4 |
| ELPT 2305 (Motors and Transformers) | 3 |
| ELPT 1325 (National Electric Code I) | 3 |
| ELPT 1329 (Residential Wiring) | 3 |
| ELTN 1343 (Electrical Troubleshooting) | 3 |
| ELPT 2343 (Electrical System Design) | 3 |
| ELPT 1441 (Motor Control) | 4 |
| ELPT 1345 (Commercial Wiring) | 3 |
| ELPT 1291 (Special Topics MLT) | 2 |
| ELPT 2319 (Programmable Logic Controllers I) | 3 |
| total: | 42 |