Electrical Control Technology, diploma
Oconee Fall Line Technical College
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Campus location
Dublin, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
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Pace
Full time
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Earliest start date
Sep 2023
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Introduction
The Electrical Control Systems diploma program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare students in electrical control systems. Learning opportunities develop academic and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes specialized training in PLCs, electrical controls, and instrumentation. Graduates of the program receive an Electrical Control Systems diploma that qualifies them for employment as industrial electricians or industrial control technicians.
Students are accepted into the Electrical Control Systems diploma program every semester. A full-time student can complete this program in 3 semesters. To graduate, students must earn a minimum of 44 semester credit hours.
Career Traits/Requirements:
Individuals wanting to enrol in the Electrical Controls diploma program must have good eyesight, manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination, critical thinking skills, problem-solving skills, math skills, and the ability to apply technology to the work environment.
Graduates are prepared to work with construction companies, facility maintenance, and industrial sites. Instruction and practical application of learned skills provide a broad occupational background that appeals to prospective employers.
Admission Requirements:
Submit a completed application and application fee;
Be at least 16 years of age;
Submit official high school transcript or GED transcript;
Submit official college transcripts, if applicable;
OFTC may accept a student’s official entrance score on the following validated assessment instruments if the scores meet the required minimums: COMPASS/ASSET, SAT, ACT, PSAT, PACT, Accuplacer/Accuplacer Next Generation/Companion, HOPE GPA after completion of 10th grade of 2.6 or higher or GED.