Electrical (Industrial)

Lawson State Community College

Short-Term Certificate

The Electrical Short Certificate is a 28-credit-hour program providing fundamental background for residential and commercial wiring with practical knowledge of electrical systems. Electricians install, connect, test, and maintain electrical systems for climate control, security, and communications. Coursework includes Introduction to Engineering Technologies, DC and AC Fundamentals, Wiring Methods, Residential Wiring, and Commercial/Industrial Wiring I, with electives covering blueprint.

Credits

28 credits

Format

In-Person

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Electrical (Industrial)

Lawson State Community College

Short-Term Certificate

Credits

28 credits

Format

In-Person

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Skills

TroubleshootingQuality Control AnalysisJudgment and Decision MakingRepairingCritical ThinkingActive ListeningOperations MonitoringSpeakingActive LearningMonitoringOperation and ControlSystems AnalysisEquipment MaintenanceComplex Problem Solving

Knowledge

Building and ConstructionMechanicalMathematicsAdministration and ManagementDesignEnglish LanguageEducation and TrainingPublic Safety and SecurityTransportationComputers and ElectronicsProduction and ProcessingCustomer and Personal Service

Abilities

Problem SensitivityNear VisionDeductive ReasoningOral ComprehensionInformation OrderingFinger DexterityArm-Hand SteadinessManual DexterityInductive ReasoningVisual Color DiscriminationExtent FlexibilityMultilimb CoordinationControl PrecisionFlexibility of ClosurePerceptual Speed

Tasks

Prepare sketches or follow blueprints to determine the location of wiring or equipment and to ensure
Place conduit, pipes, or tubing, inside designated partitions, walls, or other concealed areas, and
Work from ladders, scaffolds, or roofs to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment,
Adhere to safety practices and procedures, such as checking equipment regularly and erecting barrier
Drive vehicles equipped with tools and materials to job sites.
Open switches or attach grounding devices to remove electrical hazards from disturbed or fallen line
Test faulty equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test equipment or software, and applying knowl
Maintain equipment logs that record performance problems, repairs, calibrations, or tests.
Set up and test industrial equipment to ensure that it functions properly.

Technology

Computer aided design CAD softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareElectronic mail softwareDocument management softwareIndustrial control softwareProject management softwareGeographic information systemMobile location based services softwareInventory management softwareFacilities management softwareData base user interface and query software

Tools

Adjustable wrenchesAir compressorsAllen wrenchesAmmetersAutomatic insulation strippersAwlsBackhoesBandsawsBear claw wire threadersBucket trucksButane soldering ironsCabinet tip screwdriversCable bendersCable butt trimmersCable cuttersAir hammersAll terrain vehicles ATVArc suppression blanketsArrow boardsAsbestos glovesAuger bitsAugersBashlin beltsBench visesBlock and tackle equipmentAir blowersBead blastersBulb extractorsCable locating metersCable winches

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