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Electrical Technology

Amp up your career and become an industrial or construction electrician.

Program Contact
Lyman "Bo" Powell
Program Coordinator
(270) 534-3421
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What is Electrical Technology?

Job opportunities in the electrical industry cover a wide range of activities including electrical maintenance and construction. Training in the Electrical Technology program is broad in scope and designed to meet the needs of students seeking careers in any branch of the electrical industry. The skills acquired while enrolled in the electrical technology program prepare students for positions such as plant and factory supervision, industrial electrical maintenance, as well as residential, commercial and industrial electrical construction. Job duties might include maintaining and monitoring electrical and electronic equipment used in process control and product fabrication. The installation and calibration of electrical equipment and components in residential, commercial and industrial environments are also areas which demand the skills of trained technicians.

Student wiring an outlet up.

What Else Do I Need to Know?

Additional Information

Program Standing: Students enrolled in the Electrical Technology program are required to achieve a minimum grade of C in the technical core and in those courses selected as technical electives.

Length of Program

You can earn an associate in applied science degree in two years if you maintain full-time status.

This information should not be considered a substitute for the KCTCS Catalog. You should always choose classes in collaboration with your faculty advisor to ensure that you meet all degree requirements.

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