Program Overview
It is possible for a student to take a small grouping of courses, which, taken as a unit, may satisfy requirements for a particular position within the electrical technology field. The student may submit a written application to the Office of Admissions and Registration to receive written verification of completion of the certificate program.
Additional Program Information
For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program, and other important information, please visit www.kcc.edu/gainfulemployment/. Look for information on these certificates: Entry-Level, Solar-Thermal Technology; Entry-Level, Small-Wind Technology; and Entry-Level, Solar PV Technology.
Industrial Motor Control
Curriculum code: C87A
Pneumatic and Hydraulic Power
Curriculum code: C32A
Programmable Logic Controllers
Curriculum code: C87B
Residential and Industrial Wiring
Curriculum code: C87C
Entry-Level, Solar-Thermal Technology
Gainful Employment
The U.S. Department of Education requires colleges and universities to disclose certain information for any financial aid eligible program that, “prepares students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation.” Review the GE disclosure for the Solar-Thermal Technology certificate.
Curriculum code: C39A
Entry-Level, Small-Wind Technology
Gainful Employment
The U.S. Department of Education requires colleges and universities to disclose certain information for any financial aid eligible program that, “prepares students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation.” Review the GE disclosure for the Small-Wind Energy Technology certificate.
Curriculum code: C39B
| ELTR 1064 | Fundamentals of Electricity | 4 Credits |
| ELTR 1174 | Natl Electric Code & Wiring Methods | 4 Credits |
| ELTR 1223 | Survey of Renewable Energy | 3 Credits |
| ELTR 1402 | Industrial Safety | 2 Credits |
| ELTR 2074 | DC & AC Rotating Machines | 4 Credits |
| ELTR 2324 | Introduction to Small-Wind Technology | 4 Credits |
Entry-Level, Solar-PV Technology
Gainful Employment
The U.S. Department of Education requires colleges and universities to disclose certain information for any financial aid eligible program that, “prepares students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation.” Review the GE disclosure for the Solar-PV Technology certificate.
Curriculum code: C39C
| ELTR 1064 | Fundamentals of Electricity | 4 Credits |
| ELTR 1174 | Natl Electric Code & Wiring Methods | 4 Credits |
| ELTR 1223 | Survey of Renewable Energy | 3 Credits |
| ELTR 1402 | Industrial Safety | 2 Credits |
| ELTR 2334 | Intro to Solar-Photovoltaic Tech | 4 Credits |
| ELTR 2414 | Industrial Motor Control | 4 Credits |
Program Cost
| INDUSTRIAL MOTOR CONTROL |
| Minimum credit hours required for completion: |
14 |
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| Tuition and fees - $147.00 per credit hour |
147.00 |
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|
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$2,058.00 |
| Lab fees: |
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ELTR 1064 |
Fundamentals of Electricity |
|
25.00 |
|
|
ELTR 1402 |
Industrial Safety |
|
110.00 |
|
|
ELTR 2074 |
DC & AC Rotating Machines |
|
25.00 |
|
|
ELTR 2414 |
Industrial Motor Control |
|
30.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
190.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
190.00 |
| Books: |
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ELTR 1064 |
Fundamentals of Electricity |
|
106.00 |
|
|
ELTR 2074 |
DC & AC Rotating Machines |
|
120.55 |
|
|
ELTR 2414 |
Industrial Motor Control |
|
282.85 |
|
|
|
|
|
509.40 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
509.40 |
| Supplies: |
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|
|
|
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ELTR 1174/ELTR 2334/ELTR 2414 |
|
|
$302.79 |
|
|
|
Safety glasses |
|
10.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
$312.79 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$312.79 |
| TOTAL |
|
|
|
|
$3,070.19 |
| All prices are subject to change. Please visit Hammes Bookstore for the most up-to-date textbook prices. |
| PNEUMATIC AND HYDRAULIC POWER |
| Minimum credit hours required for completion: |
14 |
|
|
| Tuition and fees - $147.00 per credit hour |
147.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$2,058.00 |
| Lab fees: |
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|
|
|
|
|
ELTR 1034 |
Fluid Power |
|
30.00 |
|
|
ELTR 1064 |
Fundamentals of Electricity |
|
25.00 |
|
|
ELTR 1402 |
Industrial Safety |
|
110.00 |
|
|
MCHN 1214 |
Machine Tool I |
|
50.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
215.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
215.00 |
| Books: |
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ELTR 1064 |
Fundamentals of Electricity |
|
106.00 |
|
|
MCHN 1214 |
Machine Tool I |
|
213.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
319.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
319.00 |
| Supplies: |
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MCHN Courses: |
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Safety glasses |
|
10.00 |
|
|
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Steel rule |
|
5.60 |
|
|
|
Digital or dial veneer caliper |
|
30.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
45.60 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
45.60 |
| TOTAL |
|
|
|
|
$2,637.60 |
All prices are subject to change. Please visit Hammes Bookstore for the most up-to-date textbook prices.
|
| PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLERS |
| Minimum credit hours required for completion: |
14 |
|
|
| Tuition and fees - $147.00 per credit hour |
147.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$2,058.00 |
| Lab fees: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
ELTR 1064 |
Fundamentals of Electricity |
|
25.00 |
|
|
ELTR 1402 |
Industrial Safety |
|
110.00 |
|
|
ELTR 2414 |
Industrial Motor Control |
|
30.00 |
|
|
ELTR 2444 |
Industrial PLCS |
|
25.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
190.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
190.00 |
| Books: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
ELTR 1064 |
Fundamentals of Electricity |
|
106.00 |
|
|
ELTR 2414 |
Industrial Motor Control |
|
282.85 |
|
|
ELTR 2444 |
Industrial PLCs |
|
140.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
528.85 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
528.85 |
| Supplies: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
ELTR 1174/ELTR 2334/ELTR 2414 |
|
|
302.79 |
|
|
|
Safety glasses |
|
10.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
312.79 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$312.79 |
| TOTAL |
|
|
|
|
$3,089.64 |
| All prices are subject to change. Please visit Hammes Bookstore for the most up-to-date textbook prices. |
| RESIDENTIAL AND INDUSTRIAL WIRING |
| Minimum credit hours required for completion: |
14 |
|
|
| Tuition and fees - $147.00 per credit hour |
147.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$1,988.00 |
| Lab fees: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
ELTR 1064 |
Fundamentals of Electricity |
|
25.00 |
|
|
ELTR 1174 |
Nat’l. Electric Code & Wiring Methods |
|
50.00 |
|
|
ELTR 1402 |
Industrial Safety |
|
110.00 |
|
|
ELTR 2414 |
Industrial Motor Control |
|
30.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
215.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
215.00 |
| Books: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
ELTR 1064 |
Fundamentals of Electricity |
|
106.00 |
|
|
ELTR 1174 |
Nat’l. Electric Code & Wiring Methods |
|
202.40 |
|
|
ELTR 2414 |
Industrial Motor Control |
|
282.85 |
|
|
|
|
|
591.25 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
591.25 |
| Supplies: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
ELTR 1174/ELTR 2334/ELTR 2414 |
|
|
$302.79 |
|
|
|
Safety glasses |
|
10.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
$312.79 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
312.79 |
| TOTAL |
|
|
|
|
$3,177.04 |
| All prices are subject to change. Please visit Hammes Bookstore for the most up-to-date textbook prices. |
| SOLAR-THERMAL TECHNOLOGY |
| Minimum credit hours required for completion: |
21 |
|
|
| Tuition and fees - $147.00 per credit hour |
147.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$3,087.00 |
| Lab fees: |
|
|
|
|
|
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AIRC 1014 |
Fundamentals of Air Conditioning |
|
80.00 |
|
|
AIRC 1214 |
Heating Plants |
|
75.00 |
|
|
ELTR 1064 |
Fundamentals of Electricity |
|
25.00 |
|
|
ELTR 1402 |
Industrial Safety |
|
110.00 |
|
|
ELTR 2314 |
Intro to Solar-Thermal Technology |
|
50.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
340.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
340.00 |
| Books: |
|
|
|
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|
|
AIRC 1014 |
Fundamentals of Air Conditioning |
|
244.00 |
|
|
AIRC 1214 |
Heating Plants |
|
305.95 |
|
|
ELTR 1064 |
Fundamentals of Electricity |
|
106.00 |
|
|
ELTR 2314 |
Intro to Solar-Thermal Technology |
|
55.95 |
|
|
|
|
|
711.90 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
711.90 |
| Supplies: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Safety glasses |
|
$10.00 |
|
|
|
Tape measure, 25’ |
|
$15.00 |
|
|
ELTR |
Safety glasses |
|
10.00 |
|
|
AIRC 1014 |
Tape measure 25’ |
|
17.70 |
|
|
AIRC 1214 |
Manometer, u-tube type |
|
25.00 |
|
|
|
Magnahelic gauge |
|
280.75 |
|
|
|
|
|
333.45 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
333.45 |
| TOTAL |
|
|
|
|
$4,472.35 |
| All prices are subject to change. Please visit Hammes Bookstore for the most up-to-date textbook prices. |
| SMALL-WIND ENERGY TECHNOLOGY |
| Minimum credit hours required for completion: |
21 |
|
|
| Tuition and fees - $147.00 per credit hour |
147.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$3,087.00 |
| Lab fees: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
ELTR 1064 |
Fundamentals of Electricity |
|
25.00 |
|
|
ELTR 1174 |
Nat’l. Electric Code & Wiring Methods |
|
50.00 |
|
|
ELTR 1402 |
Industrial Safety |
|
110.00 |
|
|
ELTR 2074 |
DC & AC Rotating Machines |
|
25.00 |
|
|
ELTR 2324 |
Intro to Small-Wind Energy Technology |
|
100.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
310.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
310.00 |
| Books: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
ELTR 1064 |
Fundamentals of Electricity |
|
106.00 |
|
|
ELTR 1174 |
Nat’l. Electric Code & Wiring Methods |
|
202.40 |
|
|
ELTR 2074 |
DC & AC Rotating Machines |
|
120.55 |
|
|
ELTR 2324 |
Intro to Small-Wind Energy Technology |
|
31.95 |
|
|
|
|
|
460.90 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
460.90 |
| Supplies: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
ELTR 1174/ELTR 2334/ELTR 2414 |
Tools & Equipment |
|
$302.79 |
|
|
|
Safety glasses |
|
10.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
$312.79 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
312.79 |
| TOTAL |
|
|
|
|
$4,170.69 |
| All prices are subject to change. Please visit Hammes Bookstore for the most up-to-date textbook prices. |
| SOLAR-PV TECHNOLOGY |
| Minimum credit hours required for completion: |
21 |
|
|
| Tuition and fees - $147.00 per credit hour |
147.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$3,087.00 |
| Lab fees: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
ELTR 1064 |
Fundamentals of Electricity |
|
25.00 |
|
|
ELTR 1174 |
Nat’l. Electric Code & Wiring Methods |
|
50.00 |
|
|
ELTR 1402 |
Industrial Safety |
|
110.00 |
|
|
ELTR 2324 |
Intro to Small-Wind Energy |
|
100.00 |
|
|
ELTR 2414 |
Industrial Motor Control |
|
30.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
315.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
315.00 |
| Books: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
ELTR 1064 |
Fundamentals of Electricity |
|
106.00 |
|
|
ELTR 1174 |
National Electric Code & Wiring |
|
202.40 |
|
|
ELTR 2324 |
Intro to Small-Wind Energy |
|
31.95 |
|
|
ELTR 2414 |
Industrial Motor Control |
|
282.85 |
|
|
|
|
|
623.20 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
623.20 |
| Supplies: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
ELTR 1174/ELTR 2334/ELTR 2414 |
Tools & Equipment |
|
$302.79 |
|
|
|
Safety glasses |
|
10.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
$312.79 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
312.79 |
| TOTAL |
|
|
|
|
$4,337.99 |
| All prices are subject to change. Please visit Hammes Bookstore for the most up-to-date textbook prices. |
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