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Readers/Advisors
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2024-10-24
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In this short-term course, students will learn entry-level skills to begin their career as an
electrical technician in a variety of modern manufacturing environments. Ideal candidates
include those new to work in a modern manufacturing environment with an aptitude for
hands-on work and a desire to build competencies and skills to advance in their field. Through
hands-on classes and independent study and work outside of class, students will have the
opportunity to build key competencies to ensure on-the-job success.
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- A strong foundation in basic math applications and mathematical conversions between
measurement units and mathematical systems
- Utilize scientific and engineering notation
- Read and make precise measurements
- Safety around high voltage equipment, including PPE, and the OSHA Lockout Tagout
(LOTO) certification in electrical safety
- Hand tool use
- An introduction to AC and DC currents and their use in electrical systems
- Use of electrical measuring tools
- An introduction to PLC equipment and relay communications
- Use of continuous improvement models in modern manufacturing including Lean and Six
Sigma