20-201 Certificate of Proficiency Worksheet
Power Utilities Technology
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The Certificate of Proficiency is designed for students who wish to receive specialized occupational training for a specific career objective. See
college catalog for academic residency requirements. Students are required to maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.00 to receive this
certificate. Any course specified below must be completed with a grade of a “C” or better to satisfy requirement. Plan ahead as some courses are not
taught every quarter.
Program Distribution
General Education Requirements
Note: Some General Education Requirements may be met by the
specific major area requirements of the program. Check individual
course descriptions in the catalog for more detailed information.
• Communication Skills — 3 credits
Satisfied by ENGL 135
Major Area Requirements
Courses listed below are to be completed with a “C” or better.
BTEC 149
Microcomputer Appl. Essentials
3
PWR 101
Basic Electrical Concepts
7
PWR 150
Career Exploration for Power
1
Prerequisite: DVED 094 or recommending placement score for
ENGL 097RUKLJKHU
MATH 098
Technical Mathematics I
3
• Computational Skills — 6 credits
PWR 151
Intro to Power Utility Industry
7
PWR 152
Tools of the Trade
2
PWR 153
Electrical Safety
1
ENGL 135
Technical Report Writing
5
MATH 099
Technical Mathematics II
3
PWR 154
Electrical System Components
7
PWR 155
Print Reading for Elec. Utility Industry
2
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PWR 156
Electrical Sys. Trouble Shooting
2
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PWR 199
Cooperative Work Experience
3
HLTH 120
Adult CPR/First Aid*
1
Satisfied by MATH 098
Satisfied by MATH 099
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• Human Relations — 3 credits
The Power Utilities Technology program prepares the student
for various entry-level positions in electric utilities, firms servicing the utilities, and industrial firms using power level electrical equipment in their operations.
Electric power system operation involves high power level
generation; transmission and distribution facilities; and
related monitoring, control, and protection equipment.
Efficient and reliable operation of these systems requires
operations and maintenance staff members who understand
the characteristics of the various systems and understand
how to safely operate and maintain such complex and high
power level equipment.
Many of the courses in the program and in the utility/industrial workplace environment require basic mathematics skills
(algebra and trigonometry), basic physics knowledge, and
written and spoken language skills. Testing is required to
determine if mathematical and English levels are adequate
for admission to the program.
REVISED: 10/03/2011
MARs Complete
MARs Needed
0
*Or current CPR/FirstAid card
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED: 49-50
NEEDS:_________
STUDENT SIGNATURE: __________________________________
ADVISOR SIGNATURE: __________________________________
Unofficial Evaluation Given to Student
Degree & Certificate Intent
The career and technical education degrees and
certificates are designed for students interested in
gaining specific technical career skills. Students focus
on completing program specific coursework, balanced
by minimal general education courses. Although the
Associate in Applied Science and the Associate in
Applied Technology degree programs are not designed
to guarantee transfer to a senior institution, some
institutions may accept technical coursework for
students in certain areas of study. Students should
contact an advisor and/or the senior institution for
additional information.
General Education Requirements
Note: Some specific requirements of the program may
be met by general education requirements.
Complete a minimum of three (3) credits from the
following courses:
ENGL& 101 or 135
ENGL& 102
ENGL 103
ENGL& 235
ENGL 212 or BUS 211
PTWR 094
PTWR 095
PTWR 096
PTWR 097
PTWR 098
PTWR 099
Note: Pharmacy Technician students may meet the
Communication Skills requirement by achieving one of
the following:
1. Completion of ENGL 098 and placement
in college level reading.
2. COMPASS test score of 78 on Writing
skills AND completion of READ 087.
3. COMPASS test score of 78 on Writing
skills AND a score of 74 on Reading skills.
Computational Skills-3 credits
Complete a minimum of three (3) credits from:
• Any Mathematics
MATH 096
Science & Engineering (CSE)
121, 222, 223, 224, CS& 131, CS& 141; or
any CTEC course except CTEC 102, 103,
104, 105, 180, 181, 200, or 281
• Chemistry (CHEM) 050
• Business Technology (BTEC) 136
• Pharmacy (PHAR) 110
• Health Occupation (HEOC) 011
Only meets the computational skills
requirement for Medical Assistant
• Business Technology (BTEC) 040
Only meets the computational skills
requirement for Health Information
Assistant, Medical Billing/Coding
Specialist, and Medical
Transcriptionist
• Environmental Science (ENVS) 135
Human Relations – 3 credits
Communication Skills – 3 credits
BTEC 087
BTEC 107
ENGL 097
ENGL 098
ENGL 099
• Computer
(MATH) course, except
Complete a minimum of three (3) credits from:
• Communication
Studies (CMST/CMST&)
210, 212, or 230
• Any Human Development (HDEV),
Psychology (PSYC), or Sociology (SOC)
course
• Addiction Counselor Education (ACED)
201
• Business Technology (BTEC) 141, 143,
145, 147, 166, 225, or 226
Note: Specific Requirements in an Occupational Field
Refer to the prescribed curriculum in the catalog for
specific coursework.
Note: Appropriate course substitutions may be made
at the recommendation of the signature program
advisor, division chair or unit dean.
Notes: