Electrical Maintenance and Automation

Winter 2018

Enrollment:

Fall, Winter

Degrees and Certificates

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Program Description

Electrical maintenance and automation technicians are responsible for the maintenance, testing, repair, and/or replacement of the electrical systems and controls found in modern industrial plants and large commercial buildings.

As the electrical systems become more sophisticated, so must the skills of the electrical maintenance and automation technician. By mixing the theoretical with practical hands-on lab experiences using modern up-to-date industrial equipment and techniques, the student will be prepared for a challenging career in electrical maintenance.

Students are offered several options within the Electrical Maintenance and Automation program. They may choose to complete an AAS degree with specialized training in one of the following areas: Electrical Maintenance and Automation or Power Systems Maintenance. Electrical Trainee or Electrical Sales option certificates also are offered. Students must maintain a 2.0 GPA in each course of the major discipline before advancing to the subsequent quarter. Students not meeting this minimum are required to repeat the deficient course before progressing.

Electrical maintenance and automation courses may be taken whenever they are offered and in any sequence as long as the student has fulfilled any prerequisites or has instructor permission. This plan allows a great deal of flexibility for retraining people in industry. Potential students should possess a mechanical aptitude, good reading comprehension skills and the ability to pass a color blindness test.

Course of Study

Power Systems Maintenance Option: Only students who have received prior approval from the Bonneville Power Administration are eligible for this degree option.

Program Learning Outcomes

Electrical Maintenance and Automation
  1. Understand the inherent dangers of and be able to work safely around electricity.
  2. Be familiar with electrical theory, electrical terms, and electrical circuits (AC & DC).
  3. Be able to identify common electrical materials, parts, and components.
  4. Understand the theory, operation and maintenance of AC & DC generators and motors.
  5. Know basic electronic theory and components and be able to wire, program, and maintain solid state motor controls (Variable Frequency Drives).
  6. Be able to design, sire and troubleshoot conventional motor control circuits.
  7. Understand the components and be able to design, program, wire, troubleshoot, and maintain Programmable Logic Controllers.
  8. Demonstrate proper transformer connections and understand the operation of industrial lighting.
  9. Able to perform electrical conduit bending using trigonometric calculations.
  10. Understand and apply the fundamentals of the National Electric Code.
Power Systems Maintenance
  1. Understand the inherent dangers of and be able to work safely around electricity.
  2. Be familiar with electrical theory, electrical terms and electrical circuits (AC & DC).
  3. Able to identify common electrical materials, parts, and components.
  4. Understand the theory, operation, and maintenance of AC & DC generators and motors.
  5. Know basic electronic theory and components.
  6. Able to design, wire, and troubleshoot conventional motor control circuits.
  7. Demonstrate proper transformer connections and understand the operation of industrial lighting.
  8. Able to perform electrical conduit bending using trigonometric calculations.
  9. Understand and apply the fundamentals of the National Electrical Code.
  10. Understand pneumatic system theory, math, symbols, and circuits.
  11. Understand hydraulic theory, components, symbols, and circuits.
  12. Demonstrated ability to work in the electrical power industry through the documented work experience approved bby the cooperative education supervisor and/or the Bonneville Power Administration.

AAS - SCC

Offered at Locations:  Spokane Community College

First Quarter

APLED113Introduction to Computers for Technology 3
APLED121Applied Written Communication 14
ELMT 111Electrical Math 5
ELMT 112Electrical Theory 5
ELMT 113Safety and Tools 4
ELMT 114Materials and Fasteners 4
25

Second Quarter

ELMT 122DC Circuits 5
ELMT 123AC Theory 5
ELMT 124Motor Maintenance 4
ELMT 262Raceways 4
18

Third Quarter

APLED123Leadership Skills for Business and Industry 3
ELMT 131Solid State 5
ELMT 132DC Generators and Motors 4
ELMT 135DC Motor Controls 4
ELMT 252Transformers and Industrial Lighting 5
21

Fourth Quarter

APLED125Employment Preparation 13
ELMT 133AC Motors and Alternators 4
ELMT 134Introduction to AC Controls 5
ELMT 241AC Motor Controls 5
ELMT 251National Electric Code 4
21

Fifth Quarter

ELMT 242Advanced AC Controls 5
ELMT 243Introduction to Programmable Controllers 4
ELMT 253National Electric Code - Article 430 4
ELMT 254Programmable Controller Applications 5
18

Sixth Quarter

ELMT 244Solid State Motor Controls 24
ELMT 263Wiring Techniques 24
ELMT 265Advanced Programmable Controllers 25
ELMT 268Programmable Controller Integration 25
18

Seventh Quarter

Optional Summer Courses 0-18
0-18
121-139 credits are required for the AAS

Optional Summer Courses 

FLPT 271Pneumatic Theory 5
FLPT 272Pneumatic Math and Symbols 4
FLPT 273Hydraulic Theory 5
FLPT 274Applied Hydraulics 4
1This related education requirement may be met by any course or combination of courses approved by the instructional dean.
2This course may be substituted with cooperative education (2 credits ELMT 266 and 16 credits ELMT 267) with department permission only. The cooperative education supervisor must approve the worksite chosen. These courses must be taken in the final quarter.

Disclaimer: The college cannot guarantee courses will be offered in the quarters indicated. During the period this guide is in circulation, there may be curriculum revisions and program changes. Students are responsible for consulting the appropriate academic unit or adviser for more current and specific information. the information in this guide is subject to change and does not constitute an agreement between the college and the student.