The Anoka Technical College Construction Electrician diploma is an 82-credit program designed to develop skills in the installation and testing of electrical fixtures. Students will study wiring, including blueprint reading, wiring code, electrical theory and wiring laboratory. Many graduates of this program join unions to complete their apprenticeship training.
Endorsements
The Construction Electrician Program is approved by the State Board of Electricity, the Twin Cities Joint Apprenticeship Committee, and many unions in the upper Midwest, including: Local 110 (St. Paul), Local 292 (Minneapolis), Local 343 (Mankato), Local 242 (Duluth), Local 294 (Bemidji and Iron Range), Local 1426 (Fargo, East Grand Forks and Grand Forks), and Local 426 (Sioux City, Sioux Falls, Colorado and Kansas).
Prerequisites
Although no prior knowledge or experience is necessary to succeed in this program, prospective Construction Electrician students should have a high school diploma or GED. Helpful high school courses include electronics, drafting, carpentry, and algebra/ trigonometry. Physical exertion is often required and electrical construction may be performed outdoors or under such conditions as heights, unfinished construction or high voltages.
Some courses may require appropriate test score or completion of basic math, basic English and/or reading courses with a “C” or better.
Program Learning Outcomes
By completing this program, students will achieve the following learning outcomes, which all outcomes are determined at at first year apprentice level.
- Work safely amongst others.
- Troubleshoot electrical circuits using proper technique.
- Design and install single family dwelling circuits to NEC standards.
- Design and install commercial and industry circuits to NEC standards.
- Design and install control circuits to NEC standards.
- Effectively follow verbal and written instructions.
- Identify code articles that pertain to the project.
Program Sequence
Fall Semester
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19 |
ELEC 1002
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Electrical Theory I
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6
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ELEC 1021
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Residential Wiring Lab I
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5
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ELEC 1031
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National Code
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3
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MATH 1400
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Algebra and Trigonometry
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5 |
Spring Semester
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19 |
ELEC 1062
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Electrical Theory II
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6 |
ELEC 1081
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Residential Wiring Lab II
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6 |
ELEC 1091
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National Electrical Code II
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4 |
ELEC 1121
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Electrical Heating and Air Conditioning
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3 |
Summer Semester
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8 |
ELEC 1101
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Power Limited
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2 |
ELEC 1110
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Lighting
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2 |
ELEC 1130
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Plan Reading
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2 |
ELEC 1142
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Safety Principles/OSHA
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2 |
Fall Semester
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19 |
ELEC 2011
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Commercial Wiring Lab I
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5
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ELEC 2021
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Motors and Controls I
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2
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ELEC 2031
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National Electrical Code III
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3
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ELEC 2041
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Three-Phase Electrical Theory
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5
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ENGL 1107
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Composition I
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4 |
Spring Semester
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18 |
ELEC 1108
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PLC's for Electricians |
3
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ELEC 2061
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Commercial Wiring Lab II
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6
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ELEC 2072
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Motors and Controls II
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3 |
ELEC 2081
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National Electrical Code IV
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3
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SPCH 1200
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Interpersonal Communications
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3 |
Although the general education/MnTC courses are listed in the sequence above, these courses may be taken in any semester and in any order.
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Graduation Requirements
All Anoka Technical College students seeking an Associate of Applied Science (AAS), diploma or certification must meet the Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 or higher. Please contact your advisor for any further program graduation requirements.
Transfer Opportunities
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Industry Information
Construction electricians work with electrical materials on construction and remodeling jobs.
More specifically, construction electricians plan, assemble, install and test electrical fixtures, apparatus and wiring that is used in both new and existing buildings.
Construction electricians must have a complete knowledge of electrical codes, theory, and materials in order to correctly install and troubleshoot all types of electrical equipment and controls as required for each type of building.
Wage/Outlook/Advancement
Wage information is available from the Minnesota Department of Education and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.
Experienced electricians who work for large companies have several options for advancement. Those who have good people skills may become supervisors. Those who have good organizational skills may become managers.
Construction electricians may transfer to electrical jobs in the shipbuilding, automobile or aircraft industries. Some electricians start their own businesses. Those who earn a master electrician's license may become contractors.
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