Electrical Trades | Western Dakota Technical College

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

WritingCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionActive LearningActive ListeningSpeakingComplex Problem SolvingMonitoring

Knowledge

Engineering and TechnologyComputers and ElectronicsDesignEnglish LanguageMathematics

Abilities

Written ComprehensionWritten ExpressionOral ComprehensionOral ExpressionProblem SensitivityDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningInformation OrderingCategory FlexibilityNear Vision

Tasks

Design, implement, maintain, or improve electrical instruments, equipment, facilities, components, p
Oversee project production efforts to assure projects are completed on time and within budget.
Direct or coordinate manufacturing, construction, installation, maintenance, support, documentation,

Technology

Development environment softwareFile versioning softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareWAN switching software and firmwareComputer aided design CAD software

Tools

AccelerometersAnnealing furnacesAtomic force microscopesAuger electron spectrometersComputer serversCylindrical corona testersDiffractometersDiffusion furnacesDigital oscilloscopesDigital video camerasDigital voltmeters DVMDoping tubesElectrical flow metersElectrochemical CV dopant profilersElectrochemical etching devices

Work Values

AchievementWorking ConditionsRecognitionIndependenceRelationshipsSupport

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium17-2071.00	Electrical Engineers	title_inference	—	—	—

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Associate's Degree)

Electrical instruments and equipment designs — develop and refine with reduced oversight, applying engineering principles to meet commercial or industrial performance requirements.
Engineering design software and CAD tools — use routinely and independently to produce complete electrical system drawings, single-line diagrams, and equipment layouts.
Detailed load, fault, and power-flow calculations — perform to establish construction or installation specifications for medium-complexity electrical systems.
Vendor and competitor product evaluations — conduct comparative testing and technical assessments to inform component selection decisions on active projects.
Installation and construction activities — coordinate with contractors and technicians to ensure work proceeds in compliance with project specifications and applicable safety codes.
Cross-functional project teams — confer regularly with mechanical, civil, and controls engineers to integrate electrical designs within multi-discipline project scopes.
Project schedules and budgets — monitor progress against milestones, identifying emerging risks and escalating issues to project managers in a timely manner.
Technical specifications and standards documentation — prepare accurate, complete documents that guide manufacturing, construction, and installation teams on assigned projects.
Operational systems — monitor installed electrical equipment during commissioning to confirm conformance with design intent and environmental compliance requirements.
Active learning and problem-solving practices — apply newly acquired knowledge of evolving codes or technologies to adapt standard solutions for familiar but changing project conditions.

Program Details

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

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Scholarships

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