Electrical Plant Maintenance Certificate

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Certificate of Completion: 22-24 credits

Enrollment Point: See current Class Schedule

The Electrical Plant Maintenance certificate option is designed for plant and machine maintenance trainees. Students learn AC and DC theory, related math, and various types of electrical equipment. Students learn troubleshooting skills to prepare them to diagnose and solve electrical problems in an industrial setting.

It typically takes three quarters to complete all requirements because classes are not offered every term.

Program Requirements

CBE 101 - Fundamentals of Electricity and Lab 6 Total Credits
CBE 102 - Advanced Electrical and Lab 5 Total Credits
CBE 213 - Motor Control Principles and Lab 5 Total Credits
Two approved PLC courses
MEC 204 - Motor Control Principles and Lab 5 Total Credits

Approved PLC Courses

CBE 210 - Programmable Logic Controls - Allen-Bradley 3 Total Credits
or MEC 105 - Programmable Logic Controls - Allen Bradley - Teach out 3 Total Credits
CBE 211 - Programmable Logic Controls - Siemens 3 Total Credits
or MEC 109 - Programmable Logic Controls - Siemens 3 Total Credits
CBE 212 - Programmable Logic Controls I 4 Total Credits
or MEC 111 - Programmable Logic Controls I - Teach out 4 Total Credits
CBE 218 - Programmable Logic Controls II 4 Total Credits
or MEC 113 - Programmable Logic Controls II - Teach out 4 Total Credits

GPA Requirements

Minimum cumulative GPA: 2.0
Minimum grade for each course: 1.0