A.S. Degree and Certificate Of Achievement: Electrical Technology, Automation Technician

The Associate of Science in Electrical Technology, Automation Technician will prepare students for entry-level employment in the automation systems maintenance and troubleshooting industry.  This includes work in Advanced Manufacturing Facilities and companies that use underwater robots.  The techniques used in both industries are similar and there is significant crossover between the two. Upon completion the student will be able to install, maintain, and repair automation systems in a safe and workmanlike manner. 

Limitation on Enrollment - New students must attend an Electrical orientation prior to enrollment. The program requisite is in place to ensure the safety and health awareness of LBCC electrical students.

             Elect 253 OSHA Standards for Construction Safety Material Fee:  $8.00

20-30 Students

1. Develop procedures for the successful installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of robotic, PLC and automation control systems.

The Associate of Science in Electrical Technology, Automation Technician will prepare students for entry-level employment in the automation systems maintenance and troubleshooting industry. This includes work in Advanced Manufacturing Facilities and companies that use underwater robots. Specific occupation(s) or field(s) the program will prepare students to enter include, Advanced Manufacturing Facility Maintenance. Underwater Robotics Maintenance. 

This program is approved to offer whole general electrician curriculum as established by the Department of Industrial Relations - Division of Labor Standards Enforcement. Once a student has earned the Associate in Science (AS) Degree, Electrical Technology, that student will be allowed to register to take the General Electrician's Certification Exam. The California Contractor's License requirements recognize the courses listed below as partial fulfillment of the experience requirements. 

According to regional Labor Market Information, “In California, the number of Electricians is expected to grow much faster than average growth rate for all occupations. Jobs for Electricians are expected to increase by 32.5 percent, or 19,000 jobs between 2014 and 2024. In Los Angeles County, the number of Electricians is expected to grow much faster than average growth rate for all occupations. Jobs for Electricians are expected to increase by 20.6 percent, or 2,290 jobs between 2012 and 2022. The median wage in 2018 for Electricians in California is $65,367 annually, or $31.43 hourly. The median wage for Electricians in Los Angeles County is $68,471 annually, or $32.92 hourly.”

Admission Procedures - Students interested in the Electrical Technology program are required to complete the Program Orientation Session prior to registering for any classes. Exceptions to this requirement are made for students in Sheet Metal or students in other nonelectrical trades programs who want to enroll in ELECT 202; these students may contact Scott Fraser at sfraser@lbcc.edu for the Prerequisite Waiver form. At the Orientation, students will be required to complete a 50 question online electrical math test that will be used as an advisory tool for choosing the appropriate electrical math class. Students who have completed any college math classes should bring unofficial transcripts so that their classes can be evaluated as substitutes for the Electrical math classes. Students are allowed to switch from the day or evening programs with instructor and Department Head approvals. Faculty recommend that students are eligible to enroll in ENGL 801 and READ 881 before joining the program. In addition, it is recommended that students have a valid CPR card or are concurrently enrolled in a CPR class while enrolled in Electricity courses.

             Limitation on Enrollment - New students must attend an Electrical orientation prior to enrollment. The program requisite is in place to ensure the safety and health awareness of LBCC electrical students.

One course in this program of study has a material fee of $8.00.  

REQUIREMENTS	COURSE NO.	COURSE DESCRIPTION	UNITS	SEQUENCE
Required Core Courses	ELECT 253	OSHA Standards for Construction Safety	2	Year 1, Fall
	ELECT 225	Algebra and Trigonometry for Technicians	4	Year 1, Fall
	ELECT 204	First Semester Fundamentals of DC Electricity	4	Year 1, Fall
	ELECT 240	Introduction to the National Electrical Code	3	Year 1, Spring
	ELECT 209	Second Sem Fund of Motors/Generators	4	Year 1, Spring
	ELECT 435A	Motor Control Wiring and Troubleshooting	2	Year 2, Fall
	ELECT 212	Third Semester Fund of AC Electricity	4	Year 2, Fall
	ELECT 214	Fourth Semester AC Principles & Pract	4	Year 2, Spring
	ELECT 242	Electrical Code – Grounding	1.5	Year 2, Spring
		Required Core Total	28.5
AND Required Concentration Courses
	ELECT 227	Variable Speed Drive Fundamentals	2	Year 2, Fall
	ELECT 230A	Robotics Technology-Design	2	Year 1, Fall
	ELECT 230B	Robotics Technology-Integration	2	Year 1, Spring
	ELECT 231	Electro-Hydraulics and Pneumatic Systems	2	Year 1, Spring
	ELECT 256	High Voltage Safety Awareness	1	Year 1, Summer
	ELECT 435B	Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) 1	2	Year 2, Spring
		Concentration Total	11
		Associate of Science GE	19
		Program Total	58.5

Field of Concentration (Major) Units:  39.5 units

General Education Units:  19 units

Total Units from above:  58.5 units

General Elective Units needed to satisfy the 60 units minimum requirement:  1.5 units.  

See your department head or counselor for guidance in selecting these degree applicable units.  

The units presented on this narrative are only part of the A.S. degree requirements.

Total Units to satisfy AS degree requirements:  60 units.

Proposed Sequence:  

Year 1, Fall = 15

Year 1, Spring = 14 

Year 1, Summer =1 

Year 2, Fall = 17

Year 2, Spring = 11.5 

TOTAL UNITS: 58.5

The program does not replace any existing program(s) on the college’s inventory. There are no related programs that are offered by the college.

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120-160