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ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY
Electrical Technology (AS)
The Electrical Technology program prepares students for ever increasing career
opportunities within the electrical field. From the designing of construction projects
in residential, commercial, and industrial areas to the completion of these projects,
students experience all phases of an electrical project. A ten-hour OSHA certificate
provides students with an understanding of job site safety. The Electrical Technology
Associate Degree Program at BFIT fulfills the Massachusetts Board of State Examiners
of Electrician’s academic requirements for Journeyman Electrician licensure by
providing 600 hours of class room instruction in accordance with 237 CMR 13.06
and 22.01.
Experienced personnel in the trades, as well as state regulators, such as the Board of
Electricians and the Division of Apprentice Training, assures that the program is
aggressive and ever-changing, with new methods and technology. In addition, our
material is constantly updated to conform to the National Electrical Code, which
changes every three years. Graduates of our program have many entry level career
options in the electrical industry including a direct pathway toward obtaining a
Journeyman Electrician license, electrical contractor, and electrical support positions
such as estimator, product sales representative, and designer.
Curriculum
The curriculum is structured to provide educational hours in both the classroom and
laboratory setting. Students are offered a broad range of courses in the electrical field.
Some of these courses include: DC and AC Circuit Theory, electrical design and
layout, electrical machinery, photovoltaics and renewable energy, and low voltage
systems and controls. Laboratory projects accompany most classes.
Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Associate Degree in Electrical Technology,
the graduate will be able to:
●
Comprehend and utilize current Electrical Industry Standards, including the
National Electrical Code (NFPA 70), Massachusetts Electrical Code (527 CMR
12.00), and Standards for Electrical Safety in the Workplace (NFPA 70E).
●
Identify and install electrical devices and equipment, utilizing a variety of wiring
methods and practicing safe work habits.
●
Design, analyze and install various electrical circuits and diagrams related to
residential, commercial, and industrial applications.
●
Perform electrical calculations, including Ohm’s law, wire sizing, branch-circuit
overcurrent protection sizing, voltage drop, and residential service entrance.
●
Design, analyze, and troubleshoot motor circuits and motor controls.
●
Understand the need for renewable energies and evaluate alternative energy
technologies.
Faculty
Tracey Arvin, Chair
Instructor Staff: Thomas DeCosta, Charles Palmieri, Christopher Villano
Facilities
The Electrical Department has three laboratories, which are equipped to provide
students ample and meaningful hands-on experience in the electrical field. The three
labs provide students with the opportunity to learn the basics of wiring, as well as the
proper methods of application to the many theoretical principles of motors,
transformers, and renewable energies.
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Degree Requirements: Electrical Technology
Typical Course Sequence for Electrical Technology
TECHNICAL COURSES: 42 CREDITS
Course#
Course Title
BT115
SEMESTER 1
Credits
Lecture
Lab
EL110
Circuit Theory I (DC)
AutoCAD for Electrical Applications 3
1
4
EL127
Design & Layout I/ NEC I
EL110
Circuit Theory I (DC)
3
2
EL127
Design & Layout I/
National Elec. Code I
5
4
2
EL129
Design & Layout II/
National Elec. Code II
5
4
2
EL213
Circuit Theory II (AC)
4
3
2
EL214
Low Voltage Systems & Controls
4
4
0
EL222
Design & Layout III/
National Elec. Code III
4
3
2
SEMESTER 3
EL229
Design & Layout IV/
National Elec. Code IV
EL214
Low Voltage Sys & Controls
4
3
2
EL222
Design & Layout III/ NEC III
4
College Composition I
Algebra & Trigonometry
SEMESTER 2
EL129
Design & Layout II/ NEC II
EL213
Circuit Theory II (AC)
EN140
College Composition II
MA
MA130 or MA270
EL240
Electrical Machinery I
4
3
2
EL240
Electrical Machinery I
EL241
Electrical Machinery II
4
3
2
HU/SS
Elective
EL243
Photovoltaics & Renewable Energy
4
2
3
TS201
Environmental Science
SEMESTER 4
GENERAL STUDIES COURSES: 21 CREDITS
EN130
College Composition I
3
3
0
BT115
AutoCAD for Electrical Applications
EN140
College Composition II
3
3
0
EL229
Design & Layout IV/NEC IV
HU/SS
Elective
3
3
0
EL241
Electrical Machinery II
HU/SS
Elective
3
3
0
EL243
Photovoltaics & Renewable Energy
MA120
College Algebra and Trigonometry
3
3
0
HU/SS
Elective
MA130
Pre-Calculus
3
3
0
or
64
EN130
MA120
MA270
Statistics
3
3
0
TS201
Environmental Science
3
3
0
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ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY
Practical Electricity (Certificate)
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, electrician job growth will be higher
than average, growing at a rate of 23% over the next decade (Bureau of Labor Statistics,
U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2012-13 Edition).
Here in the state of Massachusetts, that growth rate is estimated to be even higher as
many in the current workforce will be retiring in the next few years.
●
Identify and install electrical devices and equipment, utilizing a variety of wiring
methods and practicing safe work habits.
●
Design, analyze and install various electrical circuits and diagrams related to
residential, commercial, and industrial applications.
●
Perform electrical calculations, including Ohm’s law, wire sizing, branch-circuit
overcurrent protection sizing, voltage drop, and residential service entrance.
●
Design, analyze, and troubleshoot motor circuits and motor controls.
The Electrical Technology Department offers a twelve-month Certificate of Proficiency
in Practical Electricity. This program fulfills the Massachusetts Board of State
Examiners of Electrician’s academic requirements for Journeyman Electrician
licensure by providing 600 hours of class room instruction in accordance with
237 CMR 13.06 and 22.01. The course of study includes the theoretical application
of electricity as applied to the electrical construction industry and relevant Electrical
Code requirements necessary to design and install a compliant installation.
A laboratory component accompanies nearly every course and provides practical,
hands-on skills that are desired of apprentice electricians seeking employment.
Through a blend of lecture and laboratory classes, the certificate program provides a
deep introductory knowledge of the electrical field. Upon successful completion,
graduates are well positioned to start learning on-the-job while having foundational
understanding of electrical principles.
Instructor Staff: Thomas DeCosta, Charles Palmieri, Christopher Villano
Curriculum
The curriculum is aligned with the learning objectives outlined in 237 CMR 22, as
mandated by the Massachusetts State Board of Examiners of Electricians. Courses
include topics such as DC and AC circuit theory, electrical code and wiring lab,
electrical machines, and low voltage systems. Laboratory projects accompany all classes.
Faculty
Tracey Arvin, Chair
Certificate Requirements: Practical Electricity
TECHNOLOGY COURSES: 28 CREDITS
Course#
Course Title
Credits
Lecture
Lab
PE101
Electrical Code I
5
6
4
PE103
Circuit Theory
5
6
4
PE201
Electrical Code II
5
6
4
PE203
Electrical Machinery
5
6
4
PE211
Electrical Code III
5
6
4
Facilities
PE213
Low Voltage Systems
3
5
0
The Practical Electricity program utilizes three laboratories, which are equipped to
provide students ample and meaningful hands-on experience in the electrical field.
The three labs provide students with the opportunity to learn the basics of wiring, as
well as the proper methods of application to the many theoretical principles of motors,
transformers, low voltage and renewable energy systems. The three labs are the Wiring
Method lab, the Electro-Mechanical lab, and the Renewable Energy lab.
Typical Course Sequence
Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Practical Electricity Certificate program, the
graduate will be able to:
●
Comprehend and utilize current Electrical Industry Standards, including the
National Electrical Code (NFPA 70), Massachusetts Electrical Code (527 CMR
12.00), and Standards for Electrical Safety in the Workplace (NFPA 70E).
SEMESTER 1
PE101
Electrical Code I
PE103
Circuit Theory
SEMESTER 2
PE201
Electrical Code II
PE203
Electrical Machinery
SEMESTER 3
PE211
Electrical Code III
PE213
Low Voltage Systems
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