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The Electrical Engineering Technology program provides the education and training needed to install, maintain and troubleshoot electrical devices and equipment. Students explore topics such as basic circuits, wiring practices, electronics, programmable logic controllers, sensors, hydraulics, motors - devices and principles used in all manufacturing processes. In addition, students are exposed to the practice and regulations of residential and commercial wiring. An emphasis is placed on developing strong and logical trouble shooting skills.

Graduates are eligible to take the State of Maine Journeyman Electrician Exam. Two of the four years on-the-job training that is required for a Journeyman Electrician's license are awarded to graduates upon completing this program. No previous experience in electricity is required, but applicants should have a strong math and science background.

Graduates find employment as industrial electrician/ technician for manufacturing companies, engineering assistant, technician with power or communication companies, residential and commercial electrical construction, electrical equipment sales, and many other related areas.


Upon completion of the program, graduates will be able to:

  • Apply circuit analysis, design, and electrical principles to install, test, troubleshoot and maintain electrical and electronic systems.
  • Work in the electrical field as an electrical technician or engineering assistant.
  • Meet the educational requirements for various limited electrician licenses.
  • Apply for the State of Maine Journeyman's Electrician Examination.
  • Articulate into a four-year engineering degree program.

Curriculum

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Course Number General Education Requirements Credits
ENGL-100 English Composition 3
ENGL-115 Introduction to Literature 3
PHYS-150 College Physics I with Lab 4
  Arts and Humanities Elective 3
  Social Science Elective 3
  CHOOSE ONE SEQUENCE FROM BELOW:  
  MATH-140 College Algebra, MATH-160 College Trigonometry, and MATH-190 Pre-Calculus 9
  MATH-145 College Algebra and Trigonometry, MATH-190 Pre-Calculus, and MATH-260 Calculus I 11
  Total Core Requirements 25 or 27
     
Course Number Academic Major Requirements Credits
AEDD-105 CAD Graphics 3
ELEC-110 DC Circuits 3
ELEC-120 Digital Electronics 3
ELEC-130 Programmable Logic Controllers 3
ELEC-140 AC Circuits 3
ELEC-170 Three-Phase Circuits 3
ELEC-175 Wiring Practices 3
ELEC-215 Electrical Machinery 3
ELEC-230 Industrial Electronics 3
ELEC-240 Fluid Power Systems 3
ELEC-250 National Electrical Code 3
ELEC-260 Motor Controls and Automation 3
ELEC-265 Renewable Energy Resources 1
ELEC-270 Electrical Communication Systems 1
ELEC-275 Selected Electrical Topics 1
  Total Credits Required For Degree 64 or 66
Note: EET courses require acceptance to the Electrical Engineering Technologies program.

Electrician Technology Certificate

The Electrician Technology program provides the educational courses the State of Maine requires for electrical licensing and will prepare you for exciting and well-paying work in the electrical trade. Circuits, devices and wiring practices will be examined in both the classroom as well as the lab. Students explore topics such as basic circuits, residential and commercial wiring practices, electronics, transformers and motors.

It should be noted that this is a part-time evening program and it will take at least two years to complete. Graduation from this program will fulfill the education requirements of the State of Maine Journeyman and Master Electrician License as well as limited electrical licenses. Two of the four years on-the-job training that is required for a Journeyman Electrician's license are awarded to graduates upon completing this program.

Graduates find employment as industrial electrician/ technician for manufacturing companies, residential and commercial electrician, electrical equipment sales, self-employed contractor and many other related areas.

Upon completion of the program, graduates will be able to:

  • Install, test, maintain and troubleshoot electrical devices, circuits and systems.
  • Sit for the State of Maine Journeyman Electrician Exam.
  • Prepare and sit for other limited electrical license exams.

 Course Number

General Education Requirements Credits
ELEC-105 Basic Electricity I 3
ELEC-115 Basic Electricity II 2
ELEC-150 Transformers 2
ELEC-160 Controls I 3
ELEC-205 Basic Electronics I 3
ELEC-210 Electrical Topics 3
ELEC-220 Electric Motors 2
ELEC-250 National Electrical Code 3
ELEC-255 Electrical Blueprint Reading 3
ELEC-280 Controls II 2
ENGL-100 English Composition 3
MATH-145 College Algebra and Trigonometry 4
  Total Credits Required For Degree 33

For information about Southern Maine Community College admission requirements, visit the Admissions area of the website. High School or post-secondary coursework in algebra and physics is recommended.
 
 
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