The Electrical Systems Technology curriculum is designed to provide training for persons interested in the installation and maintenance of electrical systems found in residential, commercial, and industrial facilities.
Course work, most of which is hands-on, will include such topics as AC/DC theory, basic wiring practices, programmable logic controllers, industrial motor controls, applications of the National Electric Code, and other subjects as local needs require.
Graduates should qualify for a variety of jobs in the electrical field as an on-the-job trainee or apprentice, assisting in the layout, installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
| Program Name | Credit Hours | Program Type |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Systems Technology Diploma D35130 (Course Sequence) | 39 Credits | |
| Basic Wiring C35130B (Course Sequence) | 15 Credits | |
| Industrial Wiring C35130W (Course Sequence) | 15 Credits |
Discover the specifics of our programs, including required courses, course sequence, pathways, and learning outcomes.
Students enrolled in pre-approved continuing education training courses may request awarded credit in corresponding curriculum programs. They must first register, pay, and pass the continuing education course with a grade of satisfactory. In order to request awarded credit, the student must be enrolled in the corresponding curriculum program.
The credit will be awarded by the appropriate department with a grade of “PR”, Credit for Prior Learning. The credit hours of the course will count toward graduation at VGCC but may not transfer to other colleges or universities.
For a more comprehensive list of Continuing Education courses and their corresponding curriculum programs, please visit Approved CE to CU Prior Learning Credits.
| CE Course Taken | Equivalent CU Course | Credit Hours Awarded | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATR 3115A Mechatronics, 6.4 CEUs | MEC 130 Mechanisms | 3 | September 22, 2022 |
| ATR 3115B Mechatronics, 8 CEUs | ATR 112 Intro to Automation | 3 | September 22, 2022 |
| DFT 3100 Auto CAD, 8 CEUs | DFT 154 Introduction to Solid Modeling | 3 | September 22, 2022 |
| ELC 3014D DC/AC Electricity, 14.4 CEUs | ELC 112 DC/AC Electricity | 5 | January 1, 2015 |
| ELC 3014K Circuit Analysis I, 9.6 CEUs | ELC 131 Circuit Analysis I | 4 | September 22, 2022 |
| ELC 3014L Circuit Analysis II, 9.6 CEUs | ELC 133 Circuit Analysis II | 4 | September 22, 2022 |
| ELC 3119E Commercial/Residential Wiring, 12.8 CEUs | ELC 113 Residential Wiring | 4 | October 26, 2020 |
| ELC 3119 Commercial/Residential Wiring, 12.8 CEUs | ELC 114 Commercial Wiring | 4 | October 26, 2020 |
| ELC 3014E Industrial Wiring, 12.8 CEUs | ELC 115 Industrial Wiring | 4 | January 1, 2015 |
| MEC 3138B Motors and Controls, 12.8 CEUs | ELC 117 Motors and Controls | 4 | January 1, 2015 |
| ELC 3014K Circuit Analysis I, 9.6 CEUs | ELC 131 Circuit Analysis I | 4 | January 1, 2016 |
| ELC 3014L Circuit Analysis II, 9.6 CEUs | ELC 133 Circuit Analysis II | 4 | January 1, 2016 |
| MNT 3065G Electrical Maintenance, 8 CEUs | ELC 215 Electrical Maintenance | 3 | January 1, 2016 |
| ELN 3025I Analog Electronics I, 9.6 CEUs | ELN 131 Analog Electronics I | 4 | September 22, 2022 |
| ELN 3025H Digital Electronics, 9.6 CEUs | ELN-133 Digital Electronics | 4 | September 22, 2022 |
| HYD 3607A Hydraulic/Pneumatics, 8 CEUs | HYD 110 Hydraulic/Pneumatics | 3 | September 22, 2022 |
| ISC 3036A Industrial Safety, 3.2 CEUs | ISC 112 Industrial Safety | 2 | September 22, 2022 |
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