What is Electrical Technology?
The world runs on electricity. Electricity is used in our homes and schools, electronics and entertainment, manufacturing, and nearly every other aspect of the human existence. To keep this very important commodity flowing safely and reliably through all corners of residential and industrial life, we need highly trained electricians. The Electrical Technology program provides a solid foundation of electrical theory and related practical applications. Class and laboratory instruction includes electrical theory and systems design; residential and commercial wiring, conduit bending; and advanced training in motor controls and programmable logic controllers. Degree specialization are offered in both industrial electrician and construction electrician.
What are my career choices?
Employment opportunities can be found in manufacturing and industrial sectors, power plants, and electrical supply companies, as well as residential and commercial construction..
Credentials Available at SKYCTC
| Industrial Electrician Level I Certificate: 8 Total credit hours | Requirements |
| Industrial Electrician Level II Certificate: 13 TOTAL CREDIT HOURS | Requirements |
| Construction Electrician Level I Certificate: 14 TOTAL CREDIT HOURS | Requirements |
| Voice and Data Wiring Installer Level I 15-19 Total Credit Hours | Requirements |
| Construction Electrician Level II Certificate: 21-22 TOTAL CREDIT HOURS | Requirements |
| Automated Industrial Controls Technician Level I Certificate: 23 Total Credit Hours | Requirements |
| Electrical Construction Certificate Level III: 31-33 Total Credit Hours | Requirements |
| Automated Industrial Controls Technician Level II Certificate: 34 Total Credit Hours | Requirements |
| Construction Electrician Track Diploma: 48 Total Credit Hours | Requirements |
| Electrical Diploma - Industrial Electrician Track: 54-55 Total Credit Hours | Requirements |
| Electrical Technology AAS - Construction Electrician Track: 60-61 Total Credit Hours | Requirements |
| Electrical Technology AAS - Industrial Electrician Track: 65-68 Total Credit Hours | Requirements |
Admission Requirements:
This program has no special admission requirements.
Length of Program
You can earn an associate in applied science degree in two years if you maintain full-time status.
Institutional Accreditation
Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees. Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).
Note: The Commission is to be contacted only if there is evidence that appears to support an institution's significant non-compliance with a requirement or standard.
