Electrician Certificate

Learn to install, operate, maintain, and repair electric apparatus and systems such as residential, commercial, and industrial electric-power wiring; and DC and AC motors, controls, and electrical distribution panels. Includes the principles of electronics and electrical systems, wiring, power transmission, safety, industrial and household appliances, job estimation, electrical testing and inspection, and applicable codes and standards.

What can I do with this certificate?

Career Options: Apply for entry-level positions in building and construction trades.
Academic Options: Pursue the Building Construction Technologies Associate of Applied Science Degree.
Gainful Employment Information: www.pima.edu/ge-crtele

Department/Contact Information:

Dean: 206-7134
Lead Faculty: 206-7137

Program/Major/Concentration Codes: CRTELE/ELE1

Required Courses

A grade of C or better is required for graduation.

BCT 105 - Professionalism in Service, Construction Math, Basic Rigging 3 Credits **
BCT 107 - Basic Safety, Hand & Power Tools, Blueprint Reading 3 Credits **
BCT 120 - Blueprint Reading for Construction 3 Credits
BCT 135 - National Electrical Code Residential Wiring Applications 4 Credits
BCT 172 - Electrical I 4 Credits
BCT 173 - Electrical II 4 Credits
BCT 174 - Electrical III 4 Credits

Subtotal: 25

Required Support Courses

CSA 100 - Computer Literacy 1 Credits
GTM 105 - Applied Technical Mathematics 3 Credits
GTW 101 - Writing for Trades and Technical Occupations 3 Credits
STU 100 - College Success and Career Planning 1 Credits

Subtotal: 8

Total Credits as Displayed: 33

** BCT 100 , BCT 112 , and BCT 115 substitutes for BCT 105 . BCT 111 , BCT 113 , and BCT 114 substitutes for BCT 107 .