Upon completion of this program, the graduate is technically prepared for entry into the areas of electrical maintenance and repair.
The Electrical Technology program prepares students to construct, install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical circuits and systems. Basic knowledge, fundamental skills and industry standards will be emphasized as students learn to work in the field of electrical technology. All degree-seeking students in Electrical Technology take the same common core of freshman-level courses; then develop skills in the specialization area of Industrial Electrical Technology. KCC offers three other Electrical Technology specialization tracks: Industrial Instrumentation and Process Control, Industrial Machinery Maintenance, and Renewable Energy Technology. Students will be required to purchase a minimum set of components and/or tools in some courses. Electrical Technology graduates are generally prepared to enter electrical technology programs at selected colleges and universities with junior status.
- Use safe work habits and techniques when constructing, installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, or repairing industrial machinery and systems.
- Properly use basic hand tools, small power tools, and standard measuring instruments commonly employed in the field of industrial machinery and systems.
- Successfully construct circuits, translating industry-standard drawings and documentation into their intended physical manifestations, properly performing their intended physical functions, using effective technique in the installation of industrial machinery and systems.
- Effectively troubleshoot and diagnose common electrical circuit and system faults by drawing sensible and reasonable conclusions from all available data.
- Effectively troubleshoot and diagnose common electrical circuit and system faults by accurately analyzing the appropriate drawings and documentation relative to noted trouble symptoms.
- Effectively troubleshoot and diagnose common electrical circuit and system faults by accurately gathering measured data and noting trouble symptoms; and, then correctly interpreting this data.
- Practice safety, environmental protection, workplace ethics, and leadership skills in the horticultural workplace.
- Make successful repairs of usual faults in common electrical circuits and systems.
- Effectively troubleshoot and diagnose common electrical circuit and system faults by accurately analyzing the appropriate drawings and documentation relative to noted trouble symptoms.
- Effectively troubleshoot and diagnose common electrical circuit and system faults by accurately gathering measured data and noting trouble symptoms; and, then correctly interpreting this data.
Program-Specific Courses
General Education
A higher level mathematics course can be substituted for MATH 1103.
Specialization
Industrial electrical
Choose one specialization. All courses must be from the same specialization.
Industrial instrumentation and process control
Industrial machinery maintenance
Renewable energy technology
Industrial Electrical Specialization
0-16 Credit hours
17-34 Credit hours
35-49 Credit hours
50-68+ Credit hours
Industrial Instrumentation and Process Control Specialization
0-17 Credit hours
18-31 Credit hours
32-48 Credit hours
49-69 Credit hours
Industrial Machinery Maintenance Specialization
0-18 Credit hours
19-35 Credit hours
36-53 Credit hours
54-69 Credit hours
Renewable Energy Specialization
0-17 Credit hours
18-35 Credit hours
36-52 Credit hours
53-68 Credit hours
KCC is the only solar-PV training program in the state of Illinois and one of only three in the 18-state region that is accredited by the Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC).
IREC (Interstate Renewable Energy Council) is a non-profit organization accelerating the use of renewable energy and energy efficiency since 1982. IREC develops renewable energy consensus-based standards to promote best practices and provide a benchmark for effective and safe workforce training practices.
KCC is a member of the Midwest Solar Training Network, a group of technical and community colleges, non-profit organizations, universities, and industry partners who are working together to build solar training capacity in the Midwest.
Professor Sterling's certifications
IREC Certified Trainer for Solar-PV and Wind
CITCA (Communications Industry Training & Certification Academy) Certified Wind Tower and Nacelle Rescue Instructor
Site Assessment Certificate Program Midwest Renewable Energy Association/Site Assessment Certificate Program.