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PROGRAM OVERVIEW
2 YEARS
ELECTRICAL
TECHNOLOGY
CLASSWORK,
SHOP PROJECTS, AND
ON-THE-JOB
SERVICE WORK !
Electrical Technology is a program that
provides instruction to develop basic
electrician skills, technical knowledge
and related occupational information
to prepare you for initial employment
in the electrical trade. The class will
begin with the basic fundamentals of
electricity and progress through all
types of residential, commercial, and
industrial wiring, including the most
advanced solid state motor controls.
Throughout the program, instruction
will include class work, shop projects,
and on-the-job service work.
The actual hands-on training is very
essential because it allows you to learn
by gaining job experience combined
with the related technical information.
Applied training will include off-campus
service calls in motor control repairs,
industrial maintenance and new or
existing commercial/residential wiring.
You also become familiar with various
electrical systems through on-campus
electrical maintenance.
The Fort Hays Tech | Northwest Electrical
Technology program is in alignment with
the National Center for Education Statistics
(NCES) CIP code 46.0302: Electrician. A
program that prepares individuals to apply
technical knowledge and skills to install,
operate, maintain, and repair electric
apparatus and systems such as residential,
commercial, and industrial electric-power
wiring; and DC and AC motors, controls,
and electrical distribution panels. Includes
instruction in the principles of electronics
and electrical systems, wiring, power
transmission, safety, industrial and household
appliances, job estimation, electrical testing
and inspection, and applicable codes and
standards.
Stackable credentials and industry
certification opportunities available.
*OPPORTUNITY TO TEST FOR YOUR KANSAS
JOURNEYMAN LICENSE
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