Electric Utility Technology Program A.A.S Degree
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The Associate in Applied Science degree program in Electric Utility Technology is
offered in partnership with FirstEnergy Corp. This program prepares students for
employment opportunities in the electric utility technology industry with a specific
focus on line worker training. The coursework in this program is designed
to provide students the opportunity to develop both the academic skills and
technical skills needed for employment in this field. Students must satisfy specific
requirements in order to be admitted to this program. See page 17 of the catalog.
Graduates of this program will be able to:
Operate standard analog laboratory instruments
such as the oscilloscope, VOM,
DVM, audio generator and frequency
counter to measure and verify calculated
values
Analyze and measure circuit currents,
resistance and voltages using Kirchhoff’s
laws, Mesh Analysis, Nodal Analysis,
Thevenin’s Theorem, and Norton’s
Theorem
Calculate impedance, currents, voltages,
and phase angles for AC circuits
Perform work on secondary voltage
circuits
Safely and properly install three-phase
primary conductors
Operate transmission line installation
equipment
Safely install and operate line fuses,
reclosers, transformer power banks,
capacitors and line voltage regulators
Identify, install and maintain primary
underground residential distribution (URD)
equipment
Apply proper cable pulling/bus work
techniques
Safely climb transmission support towers
and H-structures
Recognize energized equipment and
minimum approach distances and demonstrate
safe work practices
Requirements
General Education – 22 credits as described on
page 51 of the Catalog.
The following general education courses are
required for students choosing this program.
(Credit hours listed with each course)
ENGL 121 English Composition: 3
Writing Process
ENGL 122 English Composition 3
Writing and Research
SPCH 130 Interpersonal Communicatio