1. Curriculum Standard for Electrical Systems Technology (A35130)
Career Cluster: Architecture and Construction**
Pathway Description:
This curriculum is designed to provide training for persons interested in the installation and maintenance of electrical systems found in residential, commercial, and industrial facilities.
Coursework, most of which is hands-on, will include such topics as AC/DC theory, basic wiring practices, programmable logic controllers, industrial motor controls, applications of the National Electric Code, and other subjects as local needs require.
Graduates should qualify for a variety of jobs in the electrical field as an on-the-job trainee or apprentice assisting in the layout, installation, and maintenance of electrical systems.
AAS
Diploma
Certificate
Minimum General Education Hours 15 6
Minimum Major Hours 49 30 12
Other Required Hours
0-7
0-4
0-1
Total Semester Hours Credit (SHC)
64-76
36-48
12-18
             

2. Electrical Systems Technology (A35130)
AAS
Diploma
Certificate
Minimum Major Hours Required:
49 SHC
30 SHC
12 SHC
A. Technical Core:
Courses required for the diploma are designated with *
Required Courses:
* Wiring. Select one:
ELC 113 Residential Wiring 4 SHC or
ELC Commercial Wiring 4 SHC or
ELC Industrial Wiring 4 SHC
* Motor Controls. Select one:
ELC 117 Motors and Controls 4 SHC
ELN 231 Industrial Controls 3 SHC
* DC/AC. Select one:
ELC 112 DC/AC Electricity 5 SHC or
ELC 131 Circuit Analysis I SHC and
ELC 131A Circuit Analysis I Lab 1 SHC or
ELC 138 DC Circuit Analysis SHC and
ELC 139 AC Circuit Analysis SHC
Automated Controls. Select one:
ELC 128 Introduction to PLC 3 SHC
ELN 260 Prog Logic Controllers 4 SHC
27-32 SHC
12-16 SHC

3. IV. Apprenticeship Preparatory Fundamentals (APF): The Apprenticeship Preparatory Fundamentals pre-apprenticeship certificate program prepares students for registered apprenticeship, work-based learning, and entry-level employment opportunities. Completers receive an additional pre-apprenticeship certificate of completion from NCWorks Apprenticeship.
Colleges may establish an Apprenticeship Preparatory Fundamentals program by including the Preparatory Core within an approved career technical education local certificate program.
A separate APF program of study shall be filed with the System Office prior to implementation and the college should add a local suffix (AP) to the program code to distinguish the program. For tracking requirements, colleges shall report completers using the following 5-digit format example, where the last program code digit has been dropped and a “P” inserted in its place: C5042P or C2512P.

4. Preparatory Core Required Course: (Career Readiness Certificate)
ACA 110 Reading/Locating Info & Work Math (new course) 2 SHC
Workplace Transition (Choose One): (Employability Certification)
ACA 220 Professional Transition SHC or
WBL 110 World of Work SHC or
WBL 111 Work-Based Learning I 1 SHC or
WBL 112 Work-Based Learning I 2 SHC or
WBL 121 Work-Based Learning I 1 SHC or
WBL 122 Work-Based Learning I 2 SHC
Computer Literacy (Choose One): (Microsoft/IT Certification)
CIS 110 Intro to Computers SHC
CIS 111 Basic PC Literacy SHC
ELC 127 Software for Technicians 2 SHC
OST 137 Office Applications I 3 SHC
TRN 170 PC Skills for Transp (eliminate for Electrical systems cu std.) 2 SHC
Safety (Choose One): (OSHA Certification)
ISC 110 Workplace Safety SHC
ISC 112 Industrial Safety SHC
ISC 115 Construction Safety SHC
ISC 121 Envir Health & Safety 2 SHC

5. 1. Participate in sector partnerships to identify talent
gaps and meet training needs.
2. Serve as the employer partner for registered
apprenticeship or pre-apprenticeship programs.
3. Partner with training organizations and community
colleges to help workers upskill.

6. COURSE TITLE: Reading/Locating Info & Work Math ` COURSE NO.: ACA 110
CREDITS/CONTACTS: Credit hours 2
Lecture hours/week: 1
Laboratory hours/week: 2
INSTRUCTOR: Ms./Mr. Goode Instructor
Office Hours: To be announced
Phone: ( xxx)
PREREQUISITES: None
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to familiarize individuals with fundamental core skill sets that are critical for successful employment. Topics include reading for information, locating information, and applying mathematics to sources common to the workplace. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the ability to read for information, locate information, and apply mathematics to a work-related scenario.
CORE CURRICULUM: Apprenticeship Preparatory Fundamentals (APF). Apprenticeship Core – Various CTE programs.
TEXTBOOKS: REQUIRED: WorkKeys Secrets Study Guide: WorkKeys Practice Questions & Review for the ACT's WorkKeys Assessments (Mometrix Secrets Study Guides) Paperback. ISBN:
OPTIONAL: Sample questions, available for each WorkKeys® skills assessment. and-services/workforce-solutions/act-workkeys/test-preparation.html
OPTIONAL: McGraw Hill
Workplace Skills: Applied Mathematics, Student Workbook
Workplace Skills: Reading for Information, Student Workbook
Workplace Skills: Locating Information, Student Workbook

7. COURSE ASSIGNMENT AND OUTLINE (Readings/Practice Tests from Mometrix Test Prep)
WEEK
READING
TOPICS
LAB ASSIGNMENT
CHAPTER QUIZ 1
Pgs.1-2
Course introduction, syllabus review, course expectations, popular terminology & Top 20 Test Taking Tips
Course Workbook 2
Pgs.2-13
Applied Mathematics - Basics
Example Problems
Lab Sheet 3
Pgs.14-18
Applied Mathematics - Geometry 4
Pgs.18-36
Applied Mathematics – Example Problems 5
Pgs.2-36
Applied Math Review
Practice Test
Math Practice Test 6
Pgs.37-44
Locating Information 7
Pgs.45-60
Locating Information – Practice Test 8
Pgs.61-75 9
Locating Information Review
Locating Info Practice Test 10
Pgs.76-89
Reading for Information 11
Pgs.89-91
Reading for Information – Practice Test 12
Pgs 13
Pgs
Reading for Information Review
Reading for Information Practice Test 14
Pgs
General Strategies and Secret Keys
Create “Cheat Sheet”. 3 sheets color pages (provided)
Cheat Sheet 15
All Chapters
Review. Create a 3-page “cheat sheet” outlining the most important concepts and principles gained from
the course. This document can be used for the final exam. 
Completed Cheat Sheet 16
Final Exam
COMPREHENSIVE FINAL or CRC Examination
Final Examination