The Electrical/Electronics Technology curriculum is designed to provide training for persons interested in the installation and maintenance of electrical/electronic systems found in residential, commercial and industrial facilities.

Training, most of which is hands-on, will include such topics as AC/DC theory, basic wiring practices, digital electronics, programmable logic controllers, industrial motor controls, the National Electrical Code, and other subjects as local needs require.

Graduates should qualify for a variety of jobs in the electrical/electronics field as an industrial electronics technician or apprentice assisting in the layout, installation and maintenance of electrical/electronic systems.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Entry-level employment opportunities for two-year Electrical/Electronics Technology graduates are excellent. Numerous manufacturing facilities within Randolph County provide our graduates with many possible employment opportunities. The average entry-level wage for a two-year degree graduate is $12 – $15 per hour. However, in Randolph County, some experienced manufacturing personnel reportedly earn as much as $18 - $21 per hour.

General working conditions may include exposure to automated machinery, high-voltage equipment, and sophisticated electronic control systems. Field service technicians could expect to travel to various locations.

Additionally, many of our Electrical/Electronics Technology courses are transferable to a four-year university. This option provides our graduates with the opportunity to pursue a bachelor of science degree.

COURSE INFORMATION

Major Courses

Electricity (Degree - 8 courses; Diploma - 7 courses; Certificate - 3 courses; Wiring Certificate - 5 courses; PLC Certificate - 3 courses; Basic Wiring/PLC Certificate - 4 courses) - Degree, diploma, certificate, and wiring certificate students will study diagrams and schematics, electrical computations, and basic wiring. Degree and diploma students will further study DC and AC electricity, and motors and motor controls. Degree, diploma, and wiring certificate students study the National Electrical Code and industrial wiring. Degree students also take an introductory course in programmable logic controllers. Students seeking the PLC certificate also take the courses in diagrams and schematics, electrical computations, and the introductory course in programmable logic controllers. Basic Wiring/PLC certificate students study basic wiring, National Electrical Code, industrial wiring, and the introductory course in programmable logic controllers.
Electronics (Degree - 5 courses; Diploma - 1 course; PLC Certificate - 1 course) - Degree and diploma students will study semiconductor-based devices. Degree students obtain further study in combinational and sequential logic circuits, the characteristics and applications of linear integrated circuits, semiconductor devices used in industrial applications, and programmable logic controllers. PLC certificate students also study programmable logic controllers.

Related Courses

Hydraulics (Degree - 1 course) - This course introduces the basic components and functions of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
Industrial Science (Degree, Diploma, Certificate, PLC Certificate - 1 course) - This course introduces the principals of industrial safety, OSHA, and environmental regulations.
Information Systems - (Degree, Diploma & Certificate - 1 course) - Introduction to microcomputers and basic software.

General Education Courses

Electives (Degree - 2 courses) - Degree students are required to take a 3-credit-hour social/behavioral science course and a 3-credit-hour humanities/fine arts course.
English (Degree - 2 courses; Diploma - 1 course) - Degree students are required to take English courses that emphasize the writing process and professional communication skills. Diploma students take only the writing class.
Math (Degree, Diploma & Certificate - 1 course) - This course provides an integrated approach to technology and the skills required to manipulate, display, and interpret mathematical functions and formulas used in problem solving.

November 15, 2006, Diploma & Certificate (Day)

Curriculum by Semester - Degree, Diploma, Certificate & Wiring Certificate (Evening)

Curriculum by Semester - PLC Certificate (Day)

Curriculum by Semester - PLC Certificate (Evening)

Faculty Advisors

The faculty advisors are: Randy Gunter, (336) 633-0257, drgunter@randolph.edu; and Keith Bunting, (336) 633-0257, khbunting@randolph.edu.