The electrical field continues to grow in its scope and employment opportunities due to technological advances as well as economic changes and expansion. Electrical work is becoming more complex with electronics, microprocessor based controls, and data communications integrated into residential, commercial, and industrial electrical systems. This increasing complexity is creating an ever-growing need for well trained and qualified licensed electricians and electrical technicians.
Classroom instruction highlights contemporary and evolving electrical technologies applications. Students enrolled in the program will be provided with the opportunity to be issued a NH electrical apprentice identification card. The identification card will allow the student to earn practical working experience hours, as well as related classroom hours in accordance with NH electrical apprenticeship requirements.
The Associate Degree classes are held during the day and in the evening to accommodate a variety of scheduling needs. Students who attend full time during the day are able to complete the program in two calendar years, once any necessary developmental coursework is completed. Evening students will take a minimum of four years to complete the program.
Program Goal
The mission of the Electrical Technology program is to provide students with the foundation to become effective electrical technicians.
Program Outcomes
Students who graduate from this program will be able to:
- Be prepared with the required theory training for an electrician apprenticeship
- Be well versed in fundamental electrical theory
- Demonstrate safe and appropriate use of electrical equipment
- Possess in-depth knowledge of the National Electrical Code
- Be prepared for entry-level positions
Admission Requirements
In addition to college-wide admissions requirements students must:
- Read at the college level based on Accuplacer testing.
- Place into MATH135M Numerical Algebra and Trigonometry.
- Interview with Program Coordinator.
Employment Opportunities
Students who successfully complete this program can seek employment as electrical maintenance technicians, industrial electrical technicians or electrical field service technicians.
Technical Standards
It is highly recommended that applicants have:
- The physical strength necessary to maneuver and lift moderately heavy objects.
- Good manual dexterity.
- Adequate vision for reading printed instructions and electrical diagrams and should not have color blindness. (Adaptive equipment is acceptable.)
- Adequate hearing to distinguish various sounds and changes in pitch. (Adaptive equipment is acceptable.)
- Ability to visualize and portray ideas graphically.
Electrical Technology Degree
Degree Program - First Year
| First Year | Fall Semester | TH | LAB | CR |
| ETEC110M | Electrical Fundamentals I (1st 8 weeks) | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| ETEC120M | Electrical Fundamentals II (2nd 8 weeks) | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| MATH135M | Numerical Algebra and Trigonometry | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| CIS110M | Microsoft® Computer Applications I | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| FYE100M | First Year Cornerstone | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 12 | 8 | 15 | |
| First Year | Spring Semester | TH | LAB | CR |
| ETEC150M | Power, Transformers and Rotating Machinery | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| ETEC160M | Residential, Commercial and Industrial Wiring | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| MATH151M | Intermediate Algebra | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| ENGL110M | College Composition I | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Business Elective | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Total | 17 | 6 | 19 | |
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| Second Year | Fall Semester | TH | LAB | CR |
| ETEC210M | Electrical and Electronic Motor Controls | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| ETEC220M | Communications and Low Voltage Building Systems | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| MATH155M | College Algebra with Trigonometry | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| ENGL206M | Professional Communication | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Social Science Elective | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Total | 16 | 6 | 18 | |
| Second Year | Spring Semester | TH | LAB | CR |
| ETEC250M | Advanced Control Systems I | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| ETEC260M | Advanced Control Systems II | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| PHYS135M | College Physics I | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| Foreign Language/Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Total | 12 | 9 | 15 | |
Total Credits - 67 |
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Electrical Technology Certificate
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| TH | LAB | CR | ||
| ETEC110M | Electrical Fundamentals I | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| ETEC120M | Electrical Fundamentals II | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| ETEC150M | Power, Transformers and Rotating Machinery | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| ETEC160M | Residential, Commercial and Industrial Wiring | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| ETEC210M | Electrical and Electronic Motor Controls | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| ETEC220M | Communications and Low Voltage Building Systems | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| ETEC250M | Advanced Control Systems I | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| ETEC260M | Advanced Control Systems II | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| MATH135M | Numerical Algebra and Trigonometry | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| MATH151M | Intermediate Algebra | 4 | 0 | 4 |
Total Credits - 39 |
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Electrical Lineworker Certificate*
| Semester I | TH | LAB | CR | |
| ETEC110M | Electrical Fundamentals I (DC Theory/Lab) | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| ETEC140M | Lineworker Training I | 4 | 9 | 7 |
| EXER102M | Wellness Class and Injury Prevention | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Semester II | TH | LAB | CR | |
| ETEC142M | Lineworker Co-op | 0 | 12.5 | 1 |
| Semester III | TH | LAB | CR | |
| ETEC120M | Electrical Fundamentals II (AC Theory/Lab) | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| ETEC240M | Lineworker Training II | 4 | 9 | 7 |
Total Credits - 24 |
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* Next class will begin September 2017. Interested parties should contact Jason Strong, Electrical Technology Department Chair, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
