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 101 | Electrical Fundamentals | 4 |
| ECM 121 | Electrical Drawing | 4 |
| ECM 151 | Basic Electrical Lab | 5 |
| OSHA 101 | OSHA 10 Construction | 1 |
| SSS 100 | Student Success | 1 |
| Math Elective | 3 |
| General Education Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 21 |
Second Semester
| ECM 103 | Designing Electrical Systems | 3 |
| ECM 122 | Residential Blueprint Code | 3 |
| ECM 149 | Basic Conduit Bending | 2 |
| ECM 157 | Wiring Lab | 4 |
| CIS 105 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| General Education Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18 |
Third Semester
| ECM 211 | Power Distribution | 1.5 |
| ECM 231 | Electronic Circuits | 2 |
| ECM 251 | Commercial/Industrial Wiring Lab | 4 |
| ECM 252 | Industrial Controls | 3 |
| ECM 255 | Control Lab I | 1.5 |
| ECM 259 | Programmable Logic Controls | 3 |
| Written Communications Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18.0 |
Fourth Semester
| ECM 202 | Motor Theory Maintenance | 2 |
| ECM 221 | Commercial Blueprint Reading | 2.5 |
| ECM 235 | Structured Cabling | 4 |
| ECM 244 | VFD Motor Drives | 1 |
| ECM 253 | Advanced Control Systems | 2.5 |
| ECM 257 | Advanced Control Lab II | 2 |
| ECM 261 | Advanced Programmable Logic Contr | 3.5 |
| CPR 100 | First Aid, CPR AED | 0.5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18.0 |
Total Credits Required to Graduate: 75