The Applied Electrical Technlology degree provides professional electrician training in Sunset Hills. The program offers courses in composition and math, along with residential, commercial and industrial electrical training. Students learn about electrical theory, blueprints, motor control and maintenance, wiring methods, electrical controls, electrical calculations, lighting, alarm systems, circuits, high-voltage, PLCs, National Electrical Code and much more. Students receive industry experienced instruction and hands on electrician training.
This electrician training in Sunset Hills is designed to prepare the graduate with the theory and working knowledge in electrical installation, maintenance and repair to enter the workforce as an entry-level electrician or maintenance electrician.
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12900 Maurer Industrial Drive,
Sunset Hills, MO 63127
Toll Free: 888-553-6627 | Local: 314-843-4200
Facilities
The Electrician program in Sunset Hills is designed to simulate the real world environment. Students receive hands-on training in a laboratory environment that features similar electrical components and scenarios encountered in the Electrician field. Enrollment provides each student online resources such as library services, a student portal, email and online companion courses. Also, computer labs are open additional hours to provide work-study time outside of classes. Maximum class size is 30 students. Theory classes are limited to a 30:1 student/teacher ratio and labs are limited to a 20:1 ratio.
Career Outlook
According to the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics:
“As the population grows, electricians will be needed to wire new homes, restaurants, schools, and other structures that will be built to accommodate the growing population. In addition, older buildings will require improvements to their electrical systems to meet modern codes and accommodate higher electricity consumption due to the greater use of electronic equipment in houses and workplaces. New technologies also are expected to continue to spur demand for these workers.”
Course List
EM 101B Electrical Principles
EM 102B Residential Wiring
EM 103B Commercial Systems
EM 104B Commercial Applications
EM 105B Industrial AC Systems
EM 106B Industrial DC Systems
EM 202B Programmable Logic Controllers
EM 203B Advanced Troubleshooting Techniques
EM 220 Blue Print Reading and Application
GE 101 English Composition I
GE 201 English Composition II
GE 205 College Algebra