A seven-month evening program designed by professionals in the field to provide the knowledge and hands-on experience necessary to work as an entry-level electrical maintenance technician in the industry. Extensive hands-on training is provided with an emphasis on troubleshooting.
JOB TITLES AT COURSE COMPLETION
- Industrial Electrician
- Maintenance Electrician
CINCINNATI STATE EDUCATIONAL PATHWAYS
- Programmable Logic Controller (WDC)
- Mechatronics Technician Certificate (WDC)
- Applied Technology Specialist (ATS) Associate Degree
| START DATE | END DATE | DAYS | TIMES |
| September 9, 2024 | June 4, 2025 | Monday and Wednesday | 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM |
| September 10, 2024 | May 27, 2025 | Tuesday and Thursday | 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM |
Industrial Electrical Technician Certificate, WDC Certificate
| COURSE | COURSE NUMBER | CONTACT HOURS | CREDIT HOURS | COURSE FEE |
| Machine Shop Math* A course that reviews basic mathematical skills used in the maintenance trades. Topics include decimals, fractions, percent’s, ratios, proportions, roots, and powers; basic algebra; and basic trigonometry. | MMC 105 | 16 | 1 | $398.00 |
| Industrial Electricity* A course on fundamental concepts and safe maintenance techniques used when working with electrical devices and applications. | TEM 120 | 48 | 2.5 | $1,188.00 |
| Electrical Power Systems A course on concepts and skills for working with modern power distribution systems. Topics include transformers, circuit protection, 1-line diagrams, grounding, switch gears, and electrical safety. | TEM 150 | 16 | 1 | $386.00 |
| Electrical Safety A course focusing on PPE, personal protective devices, arc flash and CPR certification. | TEM 198 | 16 | 1 | $386.00 |
| Electrical Ladder Diagrams A course on concepts and skills needed to interpret electrical prints and construct electrical ladder diagrams. | TEM 140 | 16 | 1 | $386.00 |
| Sensors for Industrial Control Systems A course for maintenance personnel covering selection, installation, and troubleshooting of discrete and analog sensors commonly found in manufacturing operations. Topics include: limit switches, pressure switches, proximity switches, photo eye sensors, process sensors with analog outputs, and motion sensors. | TEM 170 | 16 | 1 | $386.00 |
| Motor Control Systems A course on operation, installation, basic programming, and troubleshooting of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) using Allen Bradley SLC-500 and CompactLogix PLCs. | TEM 160 | 48 | 2.5 | $1,188.00 |
| Programmable Logic Controllers I A course on operation, installation, basic programming, and troubleshooting of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) using Allen Bradley SLC-500 and CompactLogix PLCs. | TEM 180 | 48 | 2.5 | $1,188.00 |
| Industrial Electrical Troubleshooting A course on systematic approaches for troubleshooting electrical equipment used in industry. | TEM 190 | 48 | 2.5 | $1,188.00 |
| TOTAL: | 272 | 15 | $6,694.00 |
Advanced Class Option
| COURSE | COUSE NUMBER | CONTACT HOURS | CREDIT HOURS | COURSE FEE |
| Programmable Logic Controllers 2 A continuation of TEM 180, emphasizing techniques used by electricians or instrument technicians who install and troubleshoot advanced PLCs. Topics include: advanced and special program instruction, Human-Machine Interface (HMIs), and communication networks. | TEM 185 | 48 | 2.5 | $1,188.00 |
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