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 1411 (Basic Electrical Theory) or CETT 1403 (DC Circuits) | 4 |
| ELPT 1221 (Introduction to Electrical Safety and Tools) | 2 |
| ELPT 1325 (National Electric Code I) | 3 |
| Mathematics Core | 3 |
| Electrical Elective | 3 |
| ENGL 1301 (Composition I) | 3 |
| DFTG 1425 (Blueprint Reading and Sketching) or TECM 1403 (Technical Calculations) | 4 |
| ELPT 1291 (Special Topics in Electrical and Power Transmission Installer, General) | 2 |
| Social & Behavioral Science Core | 3 |
| ELPT 2337 (Electrical Planning and Estimating) | 3 |
| ELPT 1329 (Residential Wiring) | 3 |
| ELPT 1345 (Commercial Wiring) | 3 |
| ELPT 1441 (Motor Control) | 4 |
| ELTN 1291 (Special Topics in Electrician) | 2 |
| ELPT 2319 (Programmable Logic Controllers I) | 3 |
| ELPT 2343 (Electrical Systems Design) | 3 |
| ELPT 2305 (Motors and Transformers) | 3 |
| ELTN 1343 (Electrical Troubleshooting) | 3 |
| Lang, Phil, Culture/Creative Arts Core | 3 |
| SPCH 1311 (Introduction 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 1411 (Basic Electrical Theory) or CETT 1403 (DC Circuits) | 4 |
| ELPT 1221 (Intro to Electrical Safety and Tools) | 2 |
| ELPT 1325 (National Electric Code I) | 3 |
| DFTG 1425 (Blueprint Reading and Sketching) or TECM 1403 (Technical Calculations) | 4 |
| ELTN 1291 (Special Topics in Electrician and Power Transmission) | 2 |
| ELPT 2337 (Electrical Planning and Estimating) | 3 |
| ELPT 1329 (Residential Wiring) | 3 |
| ELPT 2305 (Motors and Transformers) | 3 |
| Electrical Elective | 3 |
| total: | 27 |
| Subject | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| ELPT 1411 (Basic Electrical Theory) or CETT 1403 (DC Circuits) | 4 |
| ELPT 1221 (Intro to Electrical Safety and Tools) | 2 |
| ELPT 1325 (National Electric Code I) | 3 |
| DFTG 1425 (Blueprint Reading and Sketching) or TECM 1403 (Technical Calculations) | 4 |
| ELTN 1291 (Special Topics in Electrician and Power Transmission | 2 |
| ELPT 2337 (Electrical Planning and Estimating) | 3 |
| ELPT 1329 (Residential Wiring) | 3 |
| ELPT 1345 (Commercial Wiring) | 3 |
| ELPT 1441 (Motor Control) | 4 |
| ELPT 1291 (Special Topics in Electrical and Power Transmission Installer) | 2 |
| ELPT 2319 (Programmable Logic Controllers I) | 3 |
| ELPT 2343 (Electrical System Design) | 3 |
| ELPT 2305 (Motors and Transformers) | 3 |
| ELTN 1343 (Electrical Troubleshooting) | 3 |
| FCEL 1305 (Fuel Cell and Alternative/Renewable Energy) | 3 |
| total: | 45 |