Program Description
The goal of the Fundamental Electrical Maintenance Technician program is to produce graduates who are prepared for employment using basic electrical maintenance skills. This certificate program will provide knowledge, understanding, and skills in the occupational areas of industrial safety, direct current circuits, alternating current circuits, solid-state devices, and DC and AC motors.

Length of Program
Length of program varies with the student’s ability to schedule classes.

Entrance Date
Students are accepted quarterly.

Entrance Requirements
OTC Placement Exam

Age
16 years of age or older

Education
High School Diploma or GED

Advisor
An advisor should be consulted prior to enrolling in any course. A program advisor will be assigned by admissions.

Salary Range
$7 - $12 an hour

Job Market
Graduates with a Fundamental Electrical Maintenance Technician TCC are trained to perform basic tasks involved with the service, repair, and troubleshooting of electrical equipment. This certificate prepares someone for an entry-level job within the electrical field.

Personal Traits Required
Individuals should be motivated, hard working, honest, dependable, and possess troubleshooting abilities.

Curriculum