This curriculum is designed to provide training for persons interested in installing and maintaining electrical systems found in residential, commercial, and industrial facilities. The Electrical Systems Technology (EST) curriculum is separated into three categories: Solar, Design, and Manufacturing Automation Troubleshooting/Maintenance. The solar degree prepares graduates for a career in installation, electrical code (NEC), maintenance, and solar equipment design on a residential, commercial or larger industry level. The design degree prepares graduates for a career in installing, designing, estimating, or testing residential, commercial, and industrial fields. The electrical manufacturing maintenance degree prepares graduates for a career in industries that require machine electrical repair skills on industrial and manufacturing machinery.
Coursework, most of which is hands-on, includes AC/DC theory, basic wiring practices, programmable logic controllers, industrial motor controls, applications of the National Electric Code, and other subjects, as local needs require.
The program offers various certificates that focus on courses to specialize in solar, residential, industrial, and manufacturing maintenance. Students also may complete certificate programs in HVAC controls and HVAC facilities maintenance, which are integrated within the Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration program.
For specific information about potential positions and wages in electrical systems technology, visit the Central Piedmont Career Coach website.
Electrical Systems Technology (A35130)
Degree Awarded
The Associate in Applied Science Degree – Electrical Systems Technology is awarded by the college upon completion of this program.
Admissions
- Completion of the high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Many courses have prerequisites or co-requisites; check the Course Descriptions section for details.
Contact Information
The Electrical Systems Technology program is in the Skilled Trades Division. For more information, call the program office at 704.330.4458 or the Skilled Trades Division at 704.330.4424.
Electrical Systems Technology - Electrical Design Track (A35130D)
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3.0 |
| COM 231 | Public Speaking | 3.0 |
| 3.0 |
| Mathematical Measurement and Literacy | |
| Quantitative Literacy | |
| Precalculus Algebra | |
| 3.0 |
| Art Appreciation | |
| Art History Survey I | |
| Art History Survey II | |
| Cultural Studies | |
| Myth in Human Culture | |
| Music Appreciation | |
| Introduction to Jazz | |
| Philosophical Issues | |
| Introduction to Ethics | |
| 3.0 |
| Principles of Microeconomics | |
| Principles of Macroeconomics | |
| World Civilizations I | |
| World Civilizations II | |
| American History I | |
| American History II | |
| American Government | |
| General Psychology | |
| Introduction to Sociology | |
| ACA 122 | College Transfer Success | 1.0 |
| ARC 114 | Architectural CAD | 2.0 |
| ARC 225 | Architectural Building Information Modeling I | 2.0 |
| ELC 112 | DC/AC Electricity | 5.0 |
| ELC 113 | Residential Wiring | 4.0 |
| ELC 114 | Commercial Wiring | 4.0 |
| ELC 115 | Industrial Wiring | 4.0 |
| ELC 117 | Motors and Controls | 4.0 |
| ELC 118 | National Electrical Code | 2.0 |
| ELC 119 | NEC Calculations | 2.0 |
| ELC 121 | Electrical Estimating | 2.0 |
| ELC 125 | Diagrams and Schematics | 2.0 |
| ELC 128 | Introduction to Programmable Logic Controller | 3.0 |
| ELC 234 | Electrical System Design | 3.0 |
| BPR 130 | Print Reading-Construction | 3.0 |
| WOL 110 | Basic Construction Skills | 3.0 |
| 3.0 |
| Work-Based Learning I | |
| Work-Based Learning II | |
| Advanced Motors and Controls | |
| Electrical Maintenance | |
| Photovoltaic System Technology | |
| Renewable Energy Technologies | |
| Modeling Renewable Energy | |
| Programmable Logic Controllers Applications | |
| Total Credits | 64 |
Electrical Systems Technology - Manufacturing Maintenance Technician Track (A35130M)
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3.0 |
| COM 231 | Public Speaking | 3.0 |
| 3.0 |
| Mathematical Measurement and Literacy | |
| Quantitative Literacy | |
| Precalculus Algebra | |
| 3.0 |
| Art Appreciation | |
| Art History Survey I | |
| Art History Survey II | |
| Cultural Studies | |
| Myth in Human Culture | |
| Music Appreciation | |
| Introduction to Jazz | |
| Philosophical Issues | |
| Introduction to Ethics | |
| World Religions | |
| 3.0 |
| Principles of Microeconomics | |
| Principles of Macroeconomics | |
| World Civilizations I | |
| World Civilizations II | |
| American History I | |
| American History II | |
| American Government | |
| General Psychology | |
| Introduction to Sociology | |
| ACA 122 | College Transfer Success | 1.0 |
| ARC 114 | Architectural CAD | 2.0 |
| ARC 225 | Architectural Building Information Modeling I | 2.0 |
| ELC 112 | DC/AC Electricity | 5.0 |
| ELC 113 | Residential Wiring | 4.0 |
| ELC 114 | Commercial Wiring | 4.0 |
| ELC 117 | Motors and Controls | 4.0 |
| ELC 118 | National Electrical Code | 2.0 |
| ELC 119 | NEC Calculations | 2.0 |
| ELC 121 | Electrical Estimating | 2.0 |
| ELC 125 | Diagrams and Schematics | 2.0 |
| ELC 128 | Introduction to Programmable Logic Controller | 3.0 |
| ELC 130 | Advanced Motors and Controls | 3.0 |
| ELC 215 | Electrical Maintenance | 3.0 |
| ELC 228 | Programmable Logic Controllers Applications | 4.0 |
| WOL 110 | Basic Construction Skills | 3.0 |
| WLD 112 | Basic Welding Processes | 2.0 |
| 3.0 |
| Industrial Wiring | |
| Software for Technicians | |
| Instrumentation | |
| Electrical System Design | |
| Photovoltaic System Technology | |
| Work-Based Learning I | |
| Work-Based Learning II | |
| Total Credits | 66 |
Electrical Systems Technology - Solar Photovoltaic Track (A35130S)
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3.0 |
| COM 231 | Public Speaking | 3.0 |
| 3.0 |
| Mathematical Measurement and Literacy | |
| Quantitative Literacy | |
| Precalculus Algebra | |
| 3.0 |
| Art Appreciation | |
| Art History Survey I | |
| Art History Survey II | |
| Cultural Studies | |
| Myth in Human Culture | |
| Music Appreciation | |
| Introduction to Jazz | |
| Philosophical Issues | |
| Introduction to Ethics | |
| World Religions | |
| 3.0 |
| Principles of Microeconomics | |
| Principles of Macroeconomics | |
| World Civilizations I | |
| World Civilizations II | |
| American History I | |
| American History II | |
| American Government | |
| General Psychology | |
| Introduction to Sociology | |
| ACA 122 | College Transfer Success | 1.0 |
| ARC 114 | Architectural CAD | 2.0 |
| ARC 225 | Architectural Building Information Modeling I | 2.0 |
| ELC 112 | DC/AC Electricity | 5.0 |
| ELC 113 | Residential Wiring | 4.0 |
| ELC 114 | Commercial Wiring | 4.0 |
| ELC 117 | Motors and Controls | 4.0 |
| ELC 118 | National Electrical Code | 2.0 |
| ELC 119 | NEC Calculations | 2.0 |
| ELC 121 | Electrical Estimating | 2.0 |
| ELC 125 | Diagrams and Schematics | 2.0 |
| ELC 128 | Introduction to Programmable Logic Controller | 3.0 |
| WOL 110 | Basic Construction Skills | 3.0 |
| ELC 130 | Advanced Motors and Controls | 3.0 |
| ELC 220 | Photovoltaic System Technology | 3.0 |
| ELC 234 | Electrical System Design | 3.0 |
| 4.0 |
| Renewable Energy Technologies | |
| Modeling Renewable Energy | |
| Industrial Wiring | |
| Electrical Maintenance | |
| Print Reading-Construction | |
| Total Credits | 64 |
Electrical Systems Technology Certificates (C35130)
The certificates listed below can be earned in the Electrical Systems Technology (A35130) program:
Admissions
- Completion of a high school diploma or equivalent is encouraged as the foundation of a career in this area.
- Many courses have prerequisites or co-requisites; check the Course Descriptions section for details.
Contact Information
The Electrical Systems Technology program is in the Skilled Trades Division. For more information, call the program office at 704.330.4458 or the Construction Technologies Division at 704.330.4408.
Electrical Systems Technology Certificate Specialization in Level I - Residential Electrical (C35130-32)
| WOL 110 | Basic Construction Skills | 3.0 |
| ELC 112 | DC/AC Electricity | 5.0 |
| ELC 113 | Residential Wiring | 4.0 |
| ELC 118 | National Electrical Code | 2.0 |
| BPR 130 | Print Reading-Construction | 3.0 |
| Total Credits | 17 |
Electrical Systems Technology Certificate Specialization in Level II - Commercial Electrical(C35130-33)
| ELC 114 | Commercial Wiring | 4.0 |
| ELC 117 | Motors and Controls | 4.0 |
| ELC 119 | NEC Calculations | 2.0 |
| ELC 125 | Diagrams and Schematics | 2.0 |
| ELC 128 | Introduction to Programmable Logic Controller | 3.0 |
| Total Credits | 15 |
Electrical Systems Technology Certificate Specialization in Solar Photovoltaic - Level I (C35130-36)
| ELC 112 | DC/AC Electricity | 5.0 |
| ELC 113 | Residential Wiring | 4.0 |
| ALT 120 | Renewable Energy Technologies | 3.0 |
| ELC 118 | National Electrical Code | 2.0 |
| ELC 220 | Photovoltaic System Technology | 3.0 |
| Total Credits | 17 |
Electrical Systems Technology Certificate Specialization in Level III - Electrical Maintenance (C35130-40)
| |
| ELC 115 | Industrial Wiring | 4.0 |
| ELC 130 | Advanced Motors and Controls | 3.0 |
| ELC 215 | Electrical Maintenance | 3.0 |
| ELC 121 | Electrical Estimating | 2.0 |
| Total Credits | 12 |
Electrical Systems Technology Certificate Specialization in Level IV - Electrical Maintenance II (C35130-41)
| ELC 228 | Programmable Logic Controllers Applications | 4.0 |
| ELC 234 | Electrical System Design | 3.0 |
| ARC 225 | Architectural Building Information Modeling I | 2.0 |
| WLD 112 | Basic Welding Processes | 2.0 |
| WBL 111 | Work-Based Learning I | 1.0 |
| Total Credits | 12 |
Electrical Systems Technology Suggested Course Sequences
The following is the suggested plan for when to take each course to complete the Associate in Applied Science degree, based on the program requirements of the 2024-2025 catalog. This is only a recommendation — you may take courses in another order upon consultation with your advisor. This plan is based on you starting with college-level math and English courses, starting your program in the fall, and attending full-time. You can also follow this sequence if you attend part-time. Speak with an advisor about the plan and any questions. This program might also offer diplomas or certificates; visit the catalog or contact the program for details.
Electrical Systems Technology - Electrical Design Track (A35130D)
Plan of Study Grid | Term I |
|---|
| MAT 110 | Mathematical Measurement and Literacy | 3.0 |
| ACA 122 | College Transfer Success | 1.0 |
| ELC 112 | DC/AC Electricity | 5.0 |
| ELC 113 | Residential Wiring | 4.0 |
| WOL 110 | Basic Construction Skills | 3.0 |
| | Credits | 16 |
| Term II |
|---|
| BPR 130 | Print Reading-Construction | 3.0 |
| ELC 114 | Commercial Wiring | 4.0 |
| ELC 117 | Motors and Controls | 4.0 |
| ELC 125 | Diagrams and Schematics | 2.0 |
| ELC 128 | Introduction to Programmable Logic Controller | 3.0 |
| | Credits | 16 |
| Term III |
|---|
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3.0 |
| | Credits | 3 |
| Term IV |
|---|
| ARC 114 | Architectural CAD | 2.0 |
| ELC 115 | Industrial Wiring | 4.0 |
| ELC 121 | Electrical Estimating | 2.0 |
| ELC 118 | National Electrical Code | 2.0 |
| ELC 119 | NEC Calculations | 2.0 |
| 3.0 |
| |
| | Credits | 15 |
| Term V |
|---|
| ARC 225 | Architectural Building Information Modeling I | 2.0 |
| ELC 234 | Electrical System Design | 3.0 |
| 3.0 |
| 3.0 |
| COM 231 | Public Speaking | 3.0 |
| |
| | Credits | 14 |
| | Total Credits | 64 |
Electrical Systems Technology - Manufacturing Maintenance Technician Track (A35130M)
Plan of Study Grid | Term I |
|---|
| ACA 122 | College Transfer Success | 1.0 |
| MAT 110 | Mathematical Measurement and Literacy | 3.0 |
| ELC 112 | DC/AC Electricity | 5.0 |
| ELC 113 | Residential Wiring | 4.0 |
| WOL 110 | Basic Construction Skills | 3.0 |
| | Credits | 16 |
| Term II |
|---|
| ELC 114 | Commercial Wiring | 4.0 |
| ELC 117 | Motors and Controls | 4.0 |
| ELC 125 | Diagrams and Schematics | 2.0 |
| ELC 128 | Introduction to Programmable Logic Controller | 3.0 |
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3.0 |
| | Credits | 16 |
| Term III |
|---|
| 3.0 |
| | Credits | 3 |
| Term IV |
|---|
| ARC 114 | Architectural CAD | 2.0 |
| ELC 118 | National Electrical Code | 2.0 |
| ELC 119 | NEC Calculations | 2.0 |
| ELC 121 | Electrical Estimating | 2.0 |
| ELC 215 | Electrical Maintenance | 3.0 |
| WLD 112 | Basic Welding Processes | 2.0 |
| 3.0 |
| |
| | Credits | 16 |
| Term V |
|---|
| ARC 225 | Architectural Building Information Modeling I | 2.0 |
| ELC 130 | Advanced Motors and Controls | 3.0 |
| ELC 228 | Programmable Logic Controllers Applications | 4.0 |
| 3.0 |
| COM 231 | Public Speaking | 3.0 |
| |
| | Credits | 15 |
| | Total Credits | 66 |
Electrical Systems Technology - Solar Photovoltaic Track (A35130S)
Plan of Study Grid | Term I |
|---|
| MAT 110 | Mathematical Measurement and Literacy | 3.0 |
| ACA 122 | College Transfer Success | 1.0 |
| ELC 112 | DC/AC Electricity | 5.0 |
| ELC 113 | Residential Wiring | 4.0 |
| WOL 110 | Basic Construction Skills | 3.0 |
| | Credits | 16 |
| Term II |
|---|
| ELC 114 | Commercial Wiring | 4.0 |
| ELC 117 | Motors and Controls | 4.0 |
| ELC 125 | Diagrams and Schematics | 2.0 |
| ELC 128 | Introduction to Programmable Logic Controller | 3.0 |
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3.0 |
| | Credits | 16 |
| Term III |
|---|
| 1.0 |
| | Credits | 1 |
| Term IV |
|---|
| ARC 114 | Architectural CAD | 2.0 |
| ELC 118 | National Electrical Code | 2.0 |
| ELC 119 | NEC Calculations | 2.0 |
| ELC 121 | Electrical Estimating | 2.0 |
| COM 231 | Public Speaking | 3.0 |
| ELC 220 | Photovoltaic System Technology | 3.0 |
| |
| | Credits | 14 |
| Term V |
|---|
| ARC 225 | Architectural Building Information Modeling I | 2.0 |
| 3.0 |
| 3.0 |
| ELC 130 | Advanced Motors and Controls | 3.0 |
| ELC 234 | Electrical System Design | 3.0 |
| 3.0 |
| |
| | Credits | 17 |
| | Total Credits | 64 |