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The Electrical Technology program provides comprehensive training in the fundamentals of electrical theory, wiring practices, and troubleshooting techniques. Our curriculum is designed to prepare students for a variety of exciting career opportunities in the electrical industry, including residential, commercial, and industrial settings. Through hands-on training in state-of-the-art labs, students gain practical experience with industry-standard tools and equipment. Our program emphasizes safety, ensuring students are
well-prepared to work safely and efficiently.

Upon completion, graduates are equipped to design and install electrical systems, troubleshoot electrical problems, read and interpret electrical blueprints, and comply with electrical codes and standards.

Employment opportunities may include positions such as electrical assistant, electrical technician, maintenance technician public utilities and sales representative, engineering technician along with purchasing and project administrator.

Program Outcomes

• Describe principles of Direct and Alternating current, Ohm’s law, and current/voltage/power laws both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrate an installation of a residential branch circuit for a three-way switch.
• Differentiate and apply the proper selection of materials, tools, and test equipment for residential and commercial electrical installation and repairs.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills required to perform basic apprentice-level electrician duties required by the National Electrical Code (NEC) for residential wiring.

Requirements for the Certificate of Achievement

Recommended Electives

Visit the Program Mapper for a suggested sequence of courses.

General Education Requirements for the Associate in Science Degree

• General Information
• PCC Local Gen Ed
• Students who have previously been awarded a bachelor‛s degree or higher from a U.S. institutionally accredited institution shall be deemed to have fulfilled the general education and elective course requirements for the Associate in Science degree.
• Cal-GETC
• Students with rights to the former general education patterns can complete IGETC or CSU GE in lieu of Cal-GETC. Students should consult with an Academic Counselor to determine which general education pattern to complete and may refer to an appropriate archived College Catalog or www.assist.org for more information.