Electrical Technology

The Associate of Science in Electrical Technology degree combines electrical theory, electrical safety, residential, and commercial wiring in the buildings, based on National Electrical Code to achieve safe, and compliant installations, maintenance, upgrade, and troubleshooting.. Curriculum provides an opportunity for electrical students to; 1) to increase their understanding of electrical system, and their installation; 2) develop their understanding of National Electric Code; and 3) understand the multiple areas of electrical and electronics automated systems. Courses also include opportunities for students to follow safety, and role plays to address soft skills, such as communications, interactions in groups, and problem solving.

CA=30 AS=30

Electrical Technology degree combines Electrical concepts, safety issues, combined with hands on skills, related to electrical field work. E/ET Curriculum provides an opportunity for students to 1) learn and understand how electrical systems work safely; 2) increase their working knowledge, and hands on skills; 3) Develop skills in understanding and applying National Electric Code; Courses also include opportunities for students to work in a team environment, solve technical problems, and troubleshoot the systems in the lab.

First Semester (8 units): E/ET 203 Basic Electricity 3 E/ET 204 Technical Mathematics for Electricians 3 E/ET 223 CAL-OSHA 30-Hour Construction Industry Training for Electrical & Electronics Technology 2 Second Semester (9 units): E/ET 217 Residential House Wiring 3 E/ET 208 Solar Photovoltaic Systems 3 E/ET 226 Lighting Efficiency Technology 3 Third Semester (9 units): E/ET 218 Commercial Wiring 3 E/ET 221 Motors and Drives 3 E/ET 207A National Electrical Code for Electricians I 3 Fourth Semester (5 units): E/ET 207B National Electrical Code for Electricians II 3 E/ET 227 Professional Interactions in the Workplace 2 Total CA/Major Units: 31 General Education Pattern: 19 Electives to meet 60 units: 10 Total AS Units: 60

Electrical Technology degree combines Electrical Concepts and safety with day-to-day practical installation application to achieve Building Code, and safety goals. Curriculum provides an opportunity for electrical students to 1) to increase their working knowledge; 2) develop their installation skills; and 3) understand the multiple roles of residential and commercial electricians. Courses also include opportunities for students to role play and address team work, solve problems collaboratively using acquired knowledge and skills. For the past 10 years, we have partnered with industrial labor division of the state to offer the Electrician Trainee program, and we have seen an increasing high demand, and enrollment

Laney is the only one college in the district that offers an Associate degree in Electrician Technology authorized by the state of California. Outside of our district, no colleges offer the Electrician Trainee full program