FVCC offers two Electrical Technology program options a t F l a t h e a d V a l l e y C o m m u n i t y C o l l e g e
– the Electrical Technology Certificate of Applied Science
(CAS) and the Electrical Technology Associate of Applied
Science (AAS). Both career programs provide students the skills needed to enter the workforce in the electrical field immediately following graduation.
In today’s job market, employers are seeking to hire people who not only have a college education but also on-the-job experience. My experience at FVCC gave me both. I was involved in numerous hands-on projects that put me in reallife situations where I was able to learn under well-versed, knowledgeable instructors who are experts in the field. I feel like having a degree in electrical technology at FVCC gave me a competitive edge by helping me prepare for and achieve the career I have today.
This program is designed to give students the skills necessary for job attainment, as well as interpersonal skills, to prepare them for advanced placement into the electrician apprentice program.
Licensure as a state recognized electrician requires 8,000 work experience hours and specific academic coursework. This program is compliant with the academic requirements and provides the opportunity to articulate work experience for lab and internship experience. Program materials include study of electrical theory, applied math, code study and residential wiring. Lab experience will be provided for AutoCAD, test equipment, electric motors, magnetic motor starters, programmable controllers, electronic devices and residential wiring.
F Analyze, configure, troubleshoot and assist in designing and measuring electrical and electronic circuits and systems; Ben Traina
FVCC Electrical Technology Program Graduate
F Learn new technologies and procedures, adapting this knowledge to effectively advance in the field and/or matriculate into the “plus two” section of a Bachelor of
Science in Electrical Engineering Technology (BSEET) program;
F Work effectively in a team environment;
F Communicate clearly and effectively in speaking and writing with peers, engineers, teams and customers using appropriate technologies including audio, visual and graphics; and
F Employ motor and analytical skills to solve problems. w w w . f v c c . e d u / e l e c t r i c a l t e c h c a s . h t m l

Fall Semester
Course# Title
CAPP 106*
ECP 104
ELCT 100
ELCT 110
ELCT 133*
ELCT 137
Short Courses:
Computer Applications
Workplace Safety
Introduction to Electricity
Basic Electricity I
Basic Wiring
Electrical Drafting
First Semester Total
Spring Semester
Credits
Course# Title
ELCT 102*
ELCT 103*
ELCT 111
M 111*
WRIT 122C*
Electrical Fundamentals II
Electrical Code Study/Codeology 3
Electric Meters and Motors
Technical Mathematics
Credits
4
3
3
Introduction to Business Writing 3
Second Semester Total 16
Total Credits
*Indicates prerequisite and/or corequisite required. Check course description.
32
4
2
16
3
5
1
1
F Each student must achieve grades of 85% or higher in all classes to count toward his/her apprenticeship training hours.
F There are lab fees associated with some of the courses in this program. See course schedule for details.
F For apprenticeship information, contact the Montana
Department of Labor Apprentice Training Board at
(406) 444-3556.
F Students who successfully complete the program will earn American Red Cross First Aid/CPR Certification.
For occupation information, tuition and fees, and other gainful employment disclosures, visit our website at www.fvcc.edu/gainfulemployment.html.
The program information provided applies to the 2013-2014
Flathead Valley Community College academic catalog.
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777 Grandview Drive • Kalispell, MT 59901
406.756.3822

The Associate of Applied Science degree in Electrical
Technology expands upon the certificate foundation and provides students the background necessary to enter the field of electrical wiring in residential, commercial and industrial construction sites. The AAS degree provides additional course offerings in planning and estimating, commercial wiring, advanced code study and motor controls. Graduates of this option will be prepared to meet the challenges of today’s modern equipment and wiring systems and be eligible for advanced placement into a registered apprentice position.
F Analyze, configure, troubleshoot and assist
F Learn new technologies and procedures, adapting
F Employ computer-based tools to effectively
F Work effectively in a team environment;
F Communicate clearly and effectively in speaking and writing with peers, engineers, teams and customers using appropriate technologies including audio, visual and graphics;
F Employ motor and analytical skills to solve
F in designing and measuring electrical and electronic circuits and systems; this knowledge to effectively advance in the field and/or matriculate into the “plus two” section of a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
Technology (BSEET) program; complete technical tasks; problems; and
Use time management, project management and
safety while contributing to an engineering project. a t F l a t h e a d V a l l e y C o m m u n i t y C o l l e g e
First Year
Fall Semester
Course# Title
ELCT 100
ELCT 110
ELCT 133*
ELCT 137
M 111*
Introduction to Electricity
Basic Electricity I
Basic Wiring
Electrical Drafting
Technical Mathematics
First Semester Total
Spring Semester
Course# Title
ECP 104
ELCT 102*
ELCT 111
ELCT 139
ELCT 205
WRIT 122C*
Workplace Safety
Electrical Fundamentals II
Electric Meters and Motors
Electric Code Study - Residential
Electrical Design and Lighting
Introduction to Business Writing
Second Semester Total
Credits
3
5
4
2
3
17
Credits
1
4
3
3
17
3
3
Fall Semester
Course# Title
ELCT 103*
ELCT 204 *
ELCT 210*
ELCT 241
ELCT 251
Second Year
Electrical Code Study/Codeology
Electrical Planning and Estimating
Advanced Current Theory
Electric Motor Controls
Introduction to Photovoltaic Systems
First Semester Total
Credits
3
3
5
3
5
19
Spring Semester
Course# Title
COMX 115C
ELCT 211*
ELCT 233*
ELCT 236*
ELCT 239
ELCT 247
Introduction to Interpersonal Communication 3
AC Measurements
Commercial Wiring Lab
Second Semester Total
Credits
3
3
Conduit, Raceways and Code Calculations Lab 3
Grounding and Bonding Fundamentals
Medium and High Voltage
3
3
18
Total Credits 71
Optional Course Offering
ELCT 252 Fundamentals of Grid Tied
Photovoltaic Systems 5
*Indicates prerequisite and/or corequisite required. Check course description.
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F Design, analyze, configure, troubleshoot and construct electrical and electronic circuits and systems.
F Gain the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively pursue licensure as an electrician.
F There are lab fees associated with some of the courses in this program. See the course schedule for details.
F Required personal hand tool purchases total approximately
$550 per year.
F A minimum mathematics score of 30 for Algebra on the COMPASS/ESL test is required for entry into the program.
F A minimum score of 80 for the COMPASS/ESL English/
Reading and Writing tests is required for entry into the program.
F Applicants not meeting the above requirements may be admitted on an extended track to complete remedial math/communications classes before enrolling in ELEC
102* or higher ELEC classes.
F Recognized by the Montana Department of Labor as an apprentice compliant program of study.
F Students who successfully complete the program will earn
American Red Cross First Aid/CPR Certification.
F Based upon successful completion of this program, a maximum of 3,115 on-the-job (OJT) training hours may be approved by the Registration Agency Program provided the sponsor elects to grant the 3,115 OJT credit hours or a portion thereof to the apprentice based upon demonstration of skills.
F All provisions contained within the Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) apply only to Montana registered apprentices and registered Montana sponsors. The
MOU does not provide for reciprocal agreement between other states.
F Any work hours or related instruction credits granted toward the registered apprenticeship program requirements are decided by the sponsor and approved by the program coordinator based upon documentation.
F For apprenticeship information, contact the Montana
Department of Labor Apprentice Training Board at
(406) 444-3556.
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The program information provided applies to the 2013-2014
Flathead Valley Community College academic catalog.
777 Grandview Drive • Kalispell, MT 59901
406.756.3822
FVCC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or handicap in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in educational programs or activities. Inquiries concerning Title VI, IX and Section 504 may be referred to: FVCC - Vice President of Instruction and Student Services, Blake Hall, Room 137, 777 Grandview Drive, Kalispell, MT
59901, 406-756-3894; or the Montana Human Rights Commission, 1236 6th Avenue, P.O. Box 1728, Helena, MT 59624,
406-444-2884 / 800-542-0807.