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Submitter's Information
Efrain Silva
Dean of Economic and Workforce Development
San Diego/Imperial
Imperial Valley College
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Efrain Silva
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Program Details
General Electrician Certificate of Achievement
New Program
Electrical (095220)
08/16/21
The General Electrician certificate provides opportunities for students interested in a career as an electrical construction worker. Students will obtain skills and fundamental theories in electrical principles, Residential Wiring, Commercial Wiring, Industrial Wiring, Voice Data and Video Installation, and Troubleshooting Techniques. The General Electrician program uses the National Center for Construction Education Research (NCCER) curricula that includes competency-based assessments. NCCER is a national industry-recognized credential with the Department of Apprenticeship Standards (DAS). Students completing this certificate will be able to register with the Department of Apprenticeship Standards as an Electrician Trainee (ET).
The pathway is designed as a 2 semester program. Based on the projected data, it is anticipated that 15 students annually will complete the program. LMI projections note a need for 53 completers per year.
Program Proposal Attributes
- Certificate of Achievement: 16 or greater semester (or 24 or greater quarter) units (C)
THis program is a realignment of the existing Electrical Program by creating a new certificate as a General Electrician that will train students in all phases of commercial and industrial electrical technology. There is an identifiable labor market need and will train students in demand occupations with industry recognized credentials. The program will be supported by a variety of funding sources including General Fund, Perkins, and Strong Workforce.
Course Units and Hours
30
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Course Report
- Students must complete 30 units for the certificate. The program is designed as a one-year program.
| Course | Title | Units | Year/Semester (Y1 or S1) |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLDC 101 | Safety Standards | 3 | Yr 1 Fall/Sp |
| EWIR 90 | Low Voltage Systems | 3 | Yr 1 Fall |
| EWIR 110 | Electrical Principles | 4 | Yr 1 Fall |
| EWIR 125 | Electrical Feeder Services and Circuits | 4 | YR 1 Fall |
| ELTR 120 | Electronic Devices | 4 | Yr 1 Fall |
| EWIR 115 | Electrical Wiring and Protection | 4 | Yr1 Sp |
| EWIR 135 | Electrical Equipment & Special Conditions | 4 | Yr 1 Sp |
| EWIR 90 | Low Voltage Systems | 3 | Yr 1 Sp |
| WE 220 | Internship | 1 | Yr 1 SP |
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Submission Details
02/10/21 - 10:52 AM
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Jennifer Lewis · 03/12/21
Southwestern supports this program endorsement. I am interested if you are working with IBEW?
Jesse Lopez · 03/11/21
Based on available LMI and COE's endorsement, Miramar College also supports the program.
Nichol Roe · 03/11/21
Palomar College supports this program.
Larry McLemore · 03/11/21
Cuyamaca supports.
Tina Recalde · 03/11/21
SD Mesa supports this program.
Dr. Javier Ayala · 03/10/21
Endorse
Cassandra Storey · 03/10/21
SDCCE support program recommendation
Dr. Al Taccone · 03/08/21
MiraCosta College endorses this program modification.
Tina Ngo Bartel · 03/06/21
Imperial Valley College submitted the appropriate LMI from the COE. There is a supply gap (52 annual job openings), entry-level wages average $18.02 per hour. Based on available LMI, the COE supports the program modification.
Dr. Javier Ayala · 02/16/21
I support with further analysis on whether it requires an apprenticeship or journeyperson card.
Dr. Javier Ayala · 02/16/21
This career path normally requires a journey person. However, you have it listed as a internship.