The field of electrical construction and maintenance represents the installation and repair of electrical wiring in residential and commercial buildings.

The Instructional Program

The one-year Electrical Construction and Maintenance certificate program consists of the first-year courses from the two-year associate-degree program in Electrical Construction and Instrumentation. Most students interested in this field enroll directly in the associate-degree program (for more information, see the Electrical Construction and Instrumentation program description). The certificate is primarily for those individuals who can only spend one year in college. It is a two-semester program that begins each fall. If a student completes the certificate program and then decides to continue on for the associate degree in Electrical Construction and Instrumentation, the courses taken for the certificate will transfer with no loss of credit.

Career Options

The job titles associated with graduates of the Electrical Construction and Maintenance certificate program are:

• Electrician Helper
• Electrical Apprentice

There are career opportunities with electrical unions, electrical contractors, and electrical maintenance firms. Students who continue on for the associate degree increase their options for employment in the field of electrical construction and maintenance.

Further information regarding careers in this field can be found in the Electrical Construction and Instrumentation program description.

Curriculum

SUNY Curriculum Code:  0955

First Semester

Second Semester

Certificate Requirement: 32 credit hours

Notes

*MATH 102 Mathematics for Applied Technology is the minimum exit-level requirement for this program.

Admissions Requirements

High school graduate with a minimum 73% overall average or a minimum 2500 GED test score, and 70% or higher on the Math A Regents exam.

Program Objectives

A graduate of the Electrical Construction and Maintenance certificate program should be able to:

1. Understand and discuss electrical theory and its practical application to electrical circuits and equipment, including the topics of electron theory, Ohm’s Law, types of electrical circuits, and concepts in direct-current circuits and electromagnetism. 
2. Design, plan, install, and maintain residential electrical equipment in accordance with the standards required by the National Electrical Code. 
3. Comprehend and interpret the National Electrical Code regulations to ensure code compliance and demonstrate the skills required to perform the necessary calculations. 
4. Demonstrate knowledge of the characteristics and applications of alternating-current theory from the point of production throughout its distribution and use in single- and three-phase systems. 
5. Understand and apply the theory of electrical heating systems, low-voltage control systems, residential and commercial services, and motor control systems. 
6. Demonstrate the ability to plan, install, and maintain residential electrical systems.