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Utility Industry - Certificate (Major Code - UI)

The Utility Industry Certificate prepares students for employment as technicians and supervisors in the industry. Students gain an understanding of safety issues that pertain to the industry, and of mathematics, computer, and business communications skills. They then apply these skills in field experience.

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Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this program will be able to do the following:

  • Demonstrate the ability to apply industry-recognized competency in various electrical skills.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of electricity and its various functions.
  • Follow a blueprint in order to safely and accurately wire various electrical devices while demonstrating an understanding of the functions and grounding requirements of such electrical devices.
  • Demonstrate the ability to understand and incorporate sustainable (green) practices in the electrical industry.

Degree Map

CORE CURRICULUM 23 CREDITS

BCT 100Technical Mathematics I

3
BCT 108Basics in Construction

2
BCT 109Construction Safety*

3
BCT 112Introduction to the Utility Industry

3
BCT 127Blueprint Reading and Estimating

3
BCT 224Field Experience in Building Construction Technology

3
BUS 167Business Communications*

3
CIS 116Computer Essentials*

3


TOTAL CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS 23 CREDITS