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Diploma programElectrical Technician
Foundational skills and knowledge for entry-level roles in the electrical industry, combining theory with hands-on experience on residential and commercial electrical projects.
- Length
- 7.25 months
- Hours
- 720 clock hours, 44 credit hours
- Credential
- Diploma
- Program cost
- $10,950.00
- 420 online theory
- 300 supervised lab
(The program)
What you will learn.
A blend of online theory and on-campus lab work for Spanish and English speakers, covering the fundamentals of electricity, residential and commercial wiring methods, and compliance with the National Electrical Code, from basic electrical concepts and motor applications to advanced wiring techniques and fire alarm systems.
Each course integrates practical lab sessions, with an emphasis on safety, industry standards and current technologies: troubleshooting, installing and maintaining electrical systems.
Completing a Course or Program in a Language Other Than English May Reduce Employability Where English is Required.
(Program outline)
14 courses.
Open a course to see what it covers and how its hours split.
EL100Fundamentals of Electricity 50 hrs
Electricity and magnetism, simple circuits, Ohm’s and Kirchhoff’s laws, AC and DC circuit problems, wire sizes, protection, fuses, breakers and transformers. In the lab: the ohmmeter and the ammeter.
EL101Principles & Applications of Electricity I 50 hrs
Semiconductors, control systems and devices, sensors, electric drives and schematic diagrams for diagnosis and troubleshooting.
EL201Principles & Applications of Electricity II 55 hrs
Electrical diagrams and circuitry of heating, air conditioning and refrigeration units; compressors, relays, thermostats and overload protectors.
EL102Electrical Motors 50 hrs
Electrical motors, applications, diagrams, automatic controls, variable speed motors and troubleshooting.
EL103Residential Wiring Methods I 50 hrs
Residential loads, branch circuits, services, lighting and protection under the National Electrical Code; load calculations; lab work with panel boards, wiring devices, luminaires, breakers and fuses.
EL203Residential Wiring Methods II 55 hrs
Receptacles, switches, fans and lighting throughout the home; laundry-area outlets; NFPA 74 and NEC rules for smoke, heat and security systems; service-entrance sizing; hazards around pools.
EL104Commercial Wiring Methods I 50 hrs
Planning typical commercial installations: from load requirements to branch circuits, feeders and the primary electrical service.
EL204Commercial Wiring Methods II 55 hrs
Commercial installations continued, emergency power systems and short-circuit calculations for protection and coordination.
EL105National Electrical Code (NEC) I 50 hrs
The technical and legal aspects of the NEC: overcurrent protection, transformers, motors and controllers.
EL205National Electrical Code (NEC) II 55 hrs
Grounding, remote control, signaling, computer and communications systems, branch circuits and feeders, commercial and industrial calculations, and hazardous locations.
EL106Basic Calculations for Electricians 50 hrs
Estimating electrical projects: the estimating process, bids, bid analysis and break-even cost, ending in a computerized estimating project.
EL107Blueprint Reading 50 hrs
Electrical working drawings, layouts, symbols and specifications; building plans, elevations, sections and details; schematic, one-line and power-riser diagrams.
EL108Fire Alarm Systems 50 hrs
Fire alarm codes and regulations, and hands-on installation, commissioning and troubleshooting.
EL109Low Voltage Applications 50 hrs
Installing, maintaining and troubleshooting low voltage systems.
420 online + 300 lab = 720 clock hours, plus 280 hours of out-of-class work (44 credit hours)
(On campus)
Where you practice.
(Cost)
Program cost
- Tuition
- $10,500.00
- Registration Fee
- $150.00
- Uniforms & Supplies
- $300.00
- Program cost
- $10,950.00
From the Florida Professional Institute catalog. The registration fee is $150.00 in every program.
(Ways to pay)
Payment options
- Full payment when you sign the enrollment agreement
- The registration fee, then a monthly or weekly payment plan based on the cost and length of the program
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