Industrial Electrician
This is an academic course designed for juniors and seniors to prepare students for entry-level positions in the following areas:
- Industrial Electrician
- Line Electrician
- Service Electrician
- Journeyman Electrician
Job Outlook
The demand for industrial electrician jobs is already with us and will only increase over time. It is projected that each year the number of positions needing to be filled in Arizona will go up.
Class Offerings
We proudly offer the following courses from Eastern Arizona College. For additional information about individual courses, please review the EAC’s academic catalog or speak with your guidance counselor. (Most course info is on pages 131, 132, and 158.)
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First Semester
- Electricity and Electronics (ELT 110)
This course is an introductory course into the basic principles of electricity and electronics theory with a heavy emphasis on industrial applications. Students will be introduced to the study of various blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, and symbols as they are used in practical industrial applications. The student will learn the electrical concepts and terminology of voltage, amperage, and resistance. The student will learn to solve electrical problems by use of Ohm’s Law formulas.
3 credits
- DC Electrical Systems (ELT 111)
This course is an introductory course of direct current theory and systems with a heavy emphasis on industrial applications and settings. Students will be introduced to batteries, DC circuits, electrical test and measuring equipment, various conductors, semiconductors, insulators, as well as developing troubleshooting skills.
3 credits
Second Semester
- AC Electrical Systems (ELT 112)
This course is an introductory course of Alternating Current (AC) theory and systems with a heavy emphasis on industrial application and settings. The course will introduce the student to transformers, electrical measuring test equipment, single and polyphase motors, motor controls, AC generation, and troubleshooting skills.
3 credits
- Conduits and Raceways (ELT 115)
This course is an introductory course of conduit installation and bending as well as raceways, with a heavy emphasis on industrial applications and settings. The course will introduce the student to various conduit types and sizes as well as the tools and equipment used to cut, bend, thread, and install electrical conduit. Wire pulling and termination will also be
included.
2 credits
- National Electric Code (ELT 251)
Prerequisite: ELT 112 or instructor approval.
This course will introduce the student to the current National Electric Code (NEC) regulations and standards. The NEC provides regulations and standards pertaining to electrical components and systems including wiring methods, materials, conductors, overcurrent protective devices, branch circuits and feeders, grounding, transformers, services, special locations, and calculations. The purpose of the NEC is the practical safeguarding of persons and property from hazards arising from the use of electricity.
2 credits
- Safety Practices for Industry (TEC 133)
This course provides a comprehensive study related to hazards and safety practice and procedures within a technical shop environment. The focus of this course is to instill key concepts related to keeping workers and students safe before they enter the workplace. Topics will include proper hazardous material handling and documentation, Material Safety Data sheets, power tool safety, personal protective equipment, first aid, fire prevention, electrical dangers, lockout/tagout, and ways to avoid workplace injury.
2 credits
