DCCCD
(Level I Certificate)
North Lake only
- Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
- Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by the college awarding the degree.
Degree Plan Code: CERT.ELECT.CONST
In partnership with the Dallas Electrical joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee, this program provides a one-year (three-semester) certificate in Electrical when the students complete the technical and on-the-job training outlined in the certificate for Electrical listed below. Topics include: electrical theory, fundamentals of electrical, electrical job information, electrical calculations, circuits and systems, commercial and industrial wiring, motor controls, basic motor controls with an emphasis on safety.
Electrical Construction is a nationally approved apprenticeship program. Additional admission requirements are necessary for enrollment in this program.
| CREDIT HOURS |
SEMESTER I
| ELPT 1215 | Electrical Calculations I | 2 | ELTN 1470 | Electrical Construction I | 4 |
| ELTN 1471 | Electrical Construction II | 4 |
| ELTN 1472 | Electrical Construction III | 4 |
| ELTN 1473 | Electrical Construction IV | 4 |
| 18 |
SEMESTER II
| ELTN 1474 | Electrical Construction V | 4 |
| ELTN 1475 | Electrical Construction VI | 4 |
| ELTN 1476 | Electrical Construction VII | 4 |
| 12 |
SEMESTER III
| ELTN 1477 | Electrical Construction VIII | 4 |
| ELTN 1478 | Electrical Construction IX | 4 |
| ELTN 1479 | Electrical Construction X | 4 |
| 12 |
| Minimum Hours Required | 42 |
NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four-year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice.
