The Electrical Construction & Maintenance program prepares students for work installing and maintaining systems in residential, commercial and industrial applications. Courses include a mix of theory and hands-on lab applications.

Electrical Construction & Maintenance Diploma Overview

ProgramDegreeLength of ProgramDelivery Method
Electrical Construction & MaintenanceDiplomaTwo years (74 credits)On-campus

Employment

As a graduate of our Electrical Construction & Maintenance program, you will enter the workforce as a construction electrician apprentice and you’ll be equipped to work toward a journeyman or master electrician’s license. The construction electricity diploma opens a wide range of career opportunities for you, depending on your interests and skill level.

Employers are actively seeking talented young electrical students. The opportunities for employment are plentiful, and students who have graduated from NTC’s electrical program are working in various capacities all across the country. Related field advancement options include maintenance, sales, low voltage alarm services, data cabling and management.

Degree Requirements

The program includes courses in wiring practices, electrical theory, National Electrical Code application, programmable controllers, and troubleshooting.

 
Course #Course NameCredit
CONE 1102Basic Electrical Circuit Theory5.00
CONE 1104Intro to NEC3.00
CONE 1106Wiring I5.00
CONE 1130Construction Safety & Tools2.00
MATH 1110College Algebra3.00 or
MATH 1200Mathematics of Business and Industry3.00 or
MATH 1930Introduction to Mathematical Sciences3.00 or
MATH 2200Statistics4.00 or
INDT 1300Math for Trades3.00 or
CONE 1114National Electrical Code I3.00
CONE 1119Wiring II6.00
CONE 2216Motor Control3.00
CONE 1115Electrical Blueprint/Estimating2.00
CONE 2000Industry Career Skills2.00
CONE 2102Capstone I1.00
CONE 2106Wiring III5.00
CONE 2114National Electrical Code II2.00
CONE 2200Building Automation3.00
CONE 2210Electronic Motor Control2.00
CONE 2300Programmable Logic Controllers3.00
CONE 1300Electrical Safety2.00
CONE 2100Instrumentation Process Control2.00
CONE 2107Wiring IV5.00
CONE 2248Code Applications2.00
CONE 2400Adv Programmable Logic Controllers2.00
CONE 2600Grounding and Bonding2.00
CONE 2802Capstone II1.00
 General Education Electives4
Total Credits74

Program Skills

  • Exhibit safety practices and procedures
  • Interpret the National Electrical Code
  • Apply the principles necessary to install wiring
  • Calculate electrical quantities
  • Interpret blueprints related to building, mechanical, and electrical systems
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the theory and skills associated with the electrical industry
  • Demonstrate professionalism and related soft skills

Faculty

Gwen Oster
Electrician Faculty
Office: BMD 132B
(218) 333-6635
Email: gwen.oster@ntcmn.edu


Peter Thul
Electrician Faculty
Office: BMD 132C
(218) 333-6634
Email: peter.thul@ntcmn.edu