Electrical Construction Technology

Degrees and Certificates

Electrical Construction Technology AAS (81 Credits)

Electrical Construction Technology DIP (72 Credits)

Why Choose This Program

A degree in Electrical Construction Technology is a step toward being successful in the electrical industry.

Students begin with basic principles of electrical work and train in AC and DC motor and generator theory, transformers, lighting, three-phase systems, motor control, solid state, variable frequency drives, and programmable logic controls. Students then apply their knowledge to actual projects in the shop or mock-ups.

The electrical program at SCTCC prepares students to become Journeymen/women. Graduates are placed in well-paying jobs all over Central Minnesota, the state, and throughout the Midwest.

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Angie

Caracciolo

graduated from

Cathedral HS

Electrical Construction Technology

I was remodeling a home and decided the electrical was really fun. There’s a lot of variety in class – you’re not just sitting in a classroom. There’s a lot of hands-on stuff that you’re doing.

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James

Iverson

graduated from

Apollo HS

Electrical Construction Technology

I’ve always been the type of person who just looks at something and wants to know how it works, why it works. I had zero background but the program does a great job of introducing you to tools and different materials you use along the way.

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Skills Acquired

Basic & safe use of tools by starting simple, and then
Apply the NEC (National Electrical Code) to build life-like models of how electrical wiring is installed in homes, businesses and industry.
Wire and maintain electrical systems in residential, commercial, and industrial settings
Read and interpret schematics, manuals, and blueprints
Complete basic computer functions
Select materials that are environmentally friendly and practice proper disposal of hazardous materials
Maintain OSHA standards
Demonstrate awareness of tool use and safety
Perform basic Algebra and Trigonometry functions
Understand and follow the National Electric Code

100

2017 Placement Rate

Central MN Average Hourly Pay

Career Choices

Career Options

Most of our students choose a career path the leads them to become journeymen & women electricians. It is where the money is made. Once they accomplish this goal, our students become leaders of our industry as salespersons, instructors, inspectors, estimators & designers.

Journeymen/women
Salespersons
Instructor
Inspector
Estimators
Designers

Many of our students have goals of owning their own business, and the Electrical Construction Technology degree is a great way to reach that goal. Once students have the knowledge base provided from our curriculum, they gain experience as apprentice electricians, then become Master electricians, which leads to entrepreneurship of owning a business.

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