Electrical for Manufacturing Certificate (Fast-Track)

Instructional Program (CIP)

Description

Electrical for Manufacturing Certificate (Fast-Track)

A. Program Objective: To provide students with the basic understanding of electricity, control circuits and programmable logic controllers (PLC) architecture and programming.

Description: This certificate provides an introduction to basic electrical principles, circuits and measurements. It also gives an overview of the principles and applications of components, control circuits, diagrams, PLC architecture/programming and troubleshooting.

Competencies to be achieved (10 credits):

ECT 105 BASIC ELECTRICITY (3 cr.): Introduction to basic electrical principles, circuits, and measurements.

ECT 210 CONTROL CIRCUITS (4 cr.): Overview of the principles and applications of components, control circuits, and diagrams.

ECT 230 PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLERS (3 cr.):  Introduction to programmable logic controllers (PLC) architecture and programming. Topics include: memory, instruction sets, addressing modes, serial/parallel interfacing, relay/ladder logic, and troubleshooting.

B.Total Cost of Program (include all costs to student including testing, licensure):

In-state: $1388.00

Out-of-state: $1858.00

Tuition (effective summer 2024):

• In-state Tuition: $970.00


• Out-of-state Tuition: $1440.00

Additional Fees (effective summer 2024):

• ECT 105 Fee: $39


• Estimated Book: $323.00


• Technology Fee: $50 ($5 per credit hour)


• Bus Fee: $6 ($6 per semester, Fall/Spring only)

C. Provide a list of all books required for the program (even if cost of books is included in tuition):

• ECT 105
  
  
  
  • National Electrical Code 2023 (ISBN: 9781455930357) $70.00
  
  
  • Electrical Level 1 Trainee Guide (Hardback), 11th Edition (ISBN: 9780137934867) $100.00
  
  
  
  


• ECT 230
  
  
  
  • Programmable Logic Controllers (ISBN: 9781649259868): $153.00
  
  
  
  

D. Provide a list of all supplies required for the program (even if costs are included in tuition):

N/A

E. WIOA Contact for Enrollment Status /Credential Verification:

Name: Anthony Herrera, Grants and Workforce Special Programs Coordinator

Email: Anthony.Herrera@azwestern.edu

Phone number: (928) 317-6339

F. Direct Website link to the program: https://www.azwestern.edu/sites/default/files/documents/degrees-and-certificates/agec-certificate/Electrical%20for%20Manufacturing.pdf 

G. Additional information:

• Background check requirements for licensing and background restrictions for working in the occupation:
  
  
  
  • Background check if employer requires it
  
  
  • No licensing required to work in this occupation
  
  
  
  

H. Refund Policy (provide a summary if Refund policy is not listed on school website): https://www.azwestern.edu/paying-for-college

I. Credentials: (The following questions must be answered along with a supporting explanation for each)

• Industry Recognized: (Developed and offered by, or endorsed by a nationally-recognized industry association or organization representing a sizeable portion of the industry sector)

Yes or No:  No.

• Stackable: (Part of a sequence of credentials)

Yes or No: Yes

Career Pathway: Participant may continue on to AAS in Manufacturing

• Portable: (Recognized in other geographical areas; by other educational institutions; or by other industries/companies)

Yes or No (Explain): Yes, skills applicable nationwide.

• Accredited Curriculum: (This is referring to the course being accredited, not the test or school)

Yes or No: Yes, Higher Learning Commission

Link to Accrediting Website: https://www.hlcommission.org/

J. Credential Attainment Rate: Percentage of students in the last 24 months who obtained a postsecondary credential, or secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent, during participation or within one year after exit from the training program.   As of 1/8/24, this program has not yet been offered.

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