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The Residential Electrician Training program provides students with the theory and work practices necessary to pursue entry level employment in the Electrical Technology. This program is intended to train students in electricity classifications and categories; conduit fittings and supports; residential electrical installation; heating and lighting practices; and conductor properties and characteristics. Students are given the opportunity to learn about safety techniques, using circuit analyzer tools, mathematics of electricity, cabling and boxes, lighting and heating practices, blueprint reading, power systems, and the business of being an electrician. The program is designed to be completed in 6 months. However, students can decide to take more time to complete it. This program covers safety for residential electrical installation and tool usage, basic electricity and AC current theory, and a wide range of installation procedures for both residential and commercial properties that are compliant with the requirements of the National Electrical Code (NEC). Students are also introduced to electrical practices commonly required in industrial manufacturing as well as advanced print reading and career development. Upon completing of the program, students are given the Journeyman Exam Preparation Guide.

Program Requirement
Course No.(If Any) Course Title Clock Hours Class Lab Credit Hours Technical Non-Technical
MATH1101 Trigonometric Function 90 0 0 0
PHYS1102 College Physical 90 0 3 0
EET1103 Direct-Current Circuit 90 0 5 0
EET1104 Alternating-Current Circuit 90 0 3 0
EET1205 Circuit Graph Theory 60 30 2 1
EET1206 Electronic Principle 90 0 3 0
EET1207 Safety and Emergency Alarm System 60 30 2 1
EET1208 Digital Circuits/Microprocessors 90 30 3 1
EET1209 Electrician Instrumentation and Control 90 30 3 1
EET2110 Electrical Equipment Technology 90 60 3 2
EET2111 Power Distribution System Design and Maintenance 90 60 3 2
EET2112 Illuminating System Installation 60 90 2 3
EET2113 Electric Wire Installation 60 90 2 3
EET2214 National Electrical Appliance Safety l 90 60 3 2
EET2215 National Electrical Appliance Safety ll 90 60 3 2
EET2216 Intern: Architecture Electric Wire Installation 0 60 0 2
EET2217 Intern:Power Distribution System Maintenance 0 60 0 2
EET2218 Intern:Emergency System Installation 0 60 0 2
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Upon completing the program, students will be able to:
1. Describe the basic materials and tools used for standard residential electrical projects and describe how they are applied as part of the construction and home repair process.
2. Explain the importance of safe work practices and describe the safe use and application of electrical wiring and equipment.
3. Identify the components and assembly configurations of basic and advanced wiring systems used in residential and light commercial/industrial applications.
4. Outline the components and functions of brand, feeder, and service circuits and installations.
5. Identify and describe the application and installation of standard electrical fixtures and electric powered appliances.
6. Outline the electrical installation of related building systems, such as communications, computer, and security wiring.
7. Explain the basic concepts related to industrial systems and their installation, including transformers, PLCs, motors, motor controls, and the special equipment and installation required in hazardous locations. Potential career path: electrical contractor, electrical job foreman, electrical repair person, new construction electrician, vocational school instructor.

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About VIT

Vermilion is a small town by a great lake, located on the shores of Lake Erie and the scenic Vermilion River at Ohio. The city is located thirty-five miles west of Cleveland and twenty miles east of Cedar Point Amusement Park. Vermilion is a picturesque community offering wonderful access to outdoor activities and was named the “Ohio Best Hometowns” in 2013.

Vermilion Institute of Technology is also one of the school districts. Vermilion Institute of Technology offers associate degrees and short-term certificate programs. Students will typically take one to two years to finish as they need to complete all necessary graduation requirements with a required GPA.

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Phone: (440) 752 - 6068
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5735 South Street, Vermilion, OH 44089

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