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Electrical Construction & Maintenance, AAS Degree

The Electrical Construction and Maintenance program is a sequence of courses designed to provide basic training in maintenance and new construction wiring—in both residential and commercial buildings. The program emphasizes a combination of theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. Additional coursework includes fiber optic and data cabling as well as programmable logic controls.

The program begins with a review of basic math as it relates to the electrical trade and an introduction to hand tools, materials, basic electrical resistive theory, wire sizing, circuit construction and troubleshooting. The program continues with basic through advanced motor controls, motor theory and maintenance, installation and maintenance of equipment, blueprint reading, estimating, electrical codes and instruction in job-seeking skills.

The successful student in this program will demonstrate a variety of skills and abilities including manual dexterity, arm-hand steadiness and multi-limb coordination; visual color discrimination and near vision; reasoning, information ordering and problem-solving; and communication with supervisors, peers and subordinates. In addition, students must be able to perform general physical activities like climbing, lifting, walking, stooping and handling materials and must be able to climb a 6-foot ladder.

Apprentice electrical jobs in residential, commercial and industrial areas are open to Mitchell Tech graduates. Positions are available with electrical contractors and maintenance companies and with regional substations and utility companies. Incoming students are licensed as apprentice electricians in South Dakota. Upon completion of the Electrical Construction and Maintenance program, an Mitchell Tech graduate receives 2000 hours towards certification as a journeyman with a South Dakota electrician’s license.

Note: Students in this program are required to purchase a laptop computer from Mitchell Tech. The laptop will have the necessary software installed and will be serviced free of charge while the student is attending Mitchell Tech.

Award: AAS Degree

First Semester

ECM 101Electrical Fundamentals

4
ECM 121Electrical Drawing

4
ECM 151Basic Electrical Lab

5
OSHA 101OSHA 10 Training

1
SSS 100Student Success

1
Math Elective

3
General Education Elective

3
Total Credit Hours:21

Second Semester

ECM 103Designing Electrical Systems

3
ECM 122Residential Blueprint Code

3
ECM 149Basic Conduit Bending

2
ECM 157Wiring Lab

4
CIS 105Introduction to Computers

3
General Education Elective

3
Total Credit Hours:18

Third Semester

ECM 211Power Distribution

1.5
ECM 231Electronic Circuits

2
ECM 251Commercial/Industrial Wiring Lab

4
ECM 252Industrial Controls

3
ECM 255Control Lab I

1.5
ECM 259Programmable Logic Controls

3
Written Communications Elective

3
Total Credit Hours:18.0

Fourth Semester

ECM 202Motor Theory Maintenance

2
ECM 221Commercial Blueprint Reading

2.5
ECM 235Structured Cabling

4
ECM 244VFD Motor Drives

1
ECM 253Advanced Control Systems

2.5
ECM 257Advanced Control Lab II

2
ECM 261Advanced Programmable Logic Contr

3.5
CPR 100First Aid, CPR AED

0.5
Total Credit Hours:18.0

Total Credits Required to Graduate: 75

Third Year Option: Students who wish to earn a second AAS degree in Automation Controls/SCADA will be required to take additional coursework. See the Electrical Construction & Maintenance SCADA Option on the Program Offerings page for details.