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Electrical Maintenance Technician, TCC (EM81) Technical Certificate of Credit
Name Change
The Electrical Maintenance Technician Technical Certificate of Credit provides instruction in industrial systems electrical inspection, maintenance, service, and repair. Topics include DC and AC fundamentals, motor controls, magnetic starters and braking systems, PLCs, and industrial wiring procedures.
This program qualifies for the HOPE Career Grant.
Program Outcomes: This program prepares graduates for careers in industrial electrical maintenance, equipping them with essential skills and knowledge. Students will master blueprint reading and interpretation, and gain a deep understanding of DC and AC motors and motor controls. They'll also become proficient in inspecting, maintaining, and repairing magnetic starters, braking components, and systems. The curriculum includes maintenance of industrial PLCs and training in DC and AC circuit analyses. Furthermore, graduates will learn industrial wiring procedures, ensuring they're prepared for real-world challenges in the field.
Careers: Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment; Industrial Electrical Maintenance Technician
Length of Program: 2 Terms
Gainful Employment Information| Occupational Courses | 18 |
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| IDSY 1110Industrial Motor Controls I
Course Name Change Beginning Fall 2025, IDSY 1110 Industrial Motor Controls will be renamed to IDSY 1112 Motor Control I This course introduces the fundamental concepts, principles, and devices involved in industrial motor controls,theories and applications of single and three-phase motors, wiring motor control circuits, and magnetic starters and braking. Topics include, but are not limited to, motor theory and operating principles, control devices, symbols and schematic diagrams, NEMA standards, Article 430 NEC and preventative maintenance and troubleshooting. Approved Course Substitution: ELTR 1110 |
4 |
| IDSY 1120Basic Industrial PLC's
Course Name Change Beginning Fall 2025, IDSY 1120 Basic Industrial PLS's will be renamed to IDSY 2000 PLC I This course introduces the operational theory, systems terminology, PLC installation, and programming procedures for Programmable Logic Controllers. Emphasis is placed on PLC programming, connections, installation, and start-up procedures. Other topics include timers and counters, relay logic instructions, and hardware and software applications. Approved Course Substitution: ELTR 1220 |
4 |
| IDSY 1130Industrial Wiring
Course Name Change Beginning Fall 2025, IDSY 1130 Industrial Wiring will be renamed to IDSY 1111 Industrial Wiring Teaches the fundamental concepts of industrial wiring with an emphasis on installation procedures. Topics include: grounding, raceways, three-phase systems, transformers (three-phase and single-phase), wire sizing, overcurrent protection, NEC requirements, industrial lighting systems, and switches, receptacles, and cord connectors. |
4 |
| Choose One of the Following (3 Hours) | 3 |
| IDFC 1011Direct Current I
Introduces direct current (DC) concepts and applications. Topics include: electrical principles and laws; batteries; DC test equipment; series, parallel, and simple combination circuits; and laboratory procedures and safety practices. |
3 |
| IDSY 1101DC Circuit Analysis
This course introduces direct current (DC) concepts and applications. Topics include: electrical principles and laws; batteries; DC test equipment; Series, parallel, and simple combination circuits; and laboratory procedures and safety practices. Approved Course Substitution: ELTR 1010 or IDFC 1011 |
3 |
| ELTR 1010Direct Current Fundamentals
Introduces direct current (DC) concepts and applications. Topics include: electrical principles and laws; batteries; DC test equipment; series, parallel, and simple combination circuits; and laboratory procedures and safety practices. |
3 |
| Choose One of the Following (3 Hours) | 3 |
| ELTR 1020Alternating Current Fundamentals
Introduces the theory and application of varying sine wave voltages and current. Topics include: magnetism, AC wave generation, AC test equipment, inductance, capacitance, and basic transformers. |
3 |
| IDFC 1012Alternating Current I
Introduces the theory and application of varying sine wave voltages and current. Topics include: magnetism, AC wave generation, AC test equipment, inductance, capacitance, and basic transformers. |
3 |
| IDSY 1105AC Circuit Analysis
This course introduces alternating current concepts, theory, and application of varying sine wave voltages and current, and the physical characteristics and applications of solid state devices. Topics include, but are not limited to, electrical laws and principles, magnetism, inductance and capacitance. Approved Course Substitution: ELTR 1020 or IDFC 1012 |
3 |
Faculty
Industrial Systems Technology Instructor
Coffee Campus
Electrical/Industrial Systems Technology Program Coordinator
Valdosta Campus
Industrial Systems Technology Instructor
Ben Hill-Irwin & Coffee Campuses
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Technical & Industrial
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Industrial Systems Technology
- Basic Mechatronics Technician, TCC
- Electrical Maintenance Technician, TCC
- Industrial Systems Technology, Diploma
- Mechatronics Technology, Degree
- Industrial Electrician, TCC
- Industrial Electrical Assistant, TCC
- Programmable Control Technician, TCC
- Industrial Fluid Power Technician, TCC
- Industrial Systems Fundamentals, TCC
- Industry 4.0 Technology, Degree
- Industrial Maintenance Assistant, TCC
- Industrial Maintenance Technician, TCC
- Programmable Control Technician II, TCC
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