Electrical Technology
Gear up for a challenging career in electrical wiring or construction, planning and estimating, or as an electrical technician.
About Our Department
The Electrical Technology program at NDSCS is designed to give students the skills necessary for successful employment in the electrical industry. Electrical Technology includes in-depth study of electrical theory, applied math, code study and residential wiring. A substantial amount of hands-on experience is provided. Our six laboratories contain AutoCAD, test equipment, electric motors, magnetic motor starters, programmable controllers, electronic devices and residential wiring for both options listed later in this section.
In addition, the Electrical Construction option gives students the background necessary to enter the field of electrical wiring on residential, commercial and industrial construction sites. Graduates of this option are prepared to meet the challenges of today’s modern equipment and wiring systems. This option includes planning and estimating, commercial wiring and advanced code study.
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Programs
Associate of Applied Science
Electrical Construction
The Electrical Construction option adds skills in the area of commercial and industrial wiring systems, advanced code study and planning and estimating.
Associate of Applied Science
Electrical Master Technician
The Electrical Master Technician curriculum builds on the strengths of a two-year degree in Electrical Construction or Industrial Electrical.
Associate in Applied Science
Industrial Electrical
The Industrial Electrical option adds skills in the area of automated industrial controls (robotics, pneumatics and digital electronics) as well as large motors and the electronic drives that control those motors.
“It’s a different learning scenario. Rather than sitting in class you get to actually get hands-on.”
Edgar / Electrical Technology
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