Electric Utility Technology, Associate in Applied Science
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Associate in Applied Science: AAS 3855
65-73 Credits
Program Contact
Jon Terpay | 480-988-8756 | jonathan.terpay@cgc.edu
Program Description
The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Electric Utility Technology program is designed to prepare the student for the position of an apprentice-level line worker who is familiar with the use of tools, materials, and the equipment of the electric utility industry. Students will be trained in power line installation and maintenance, pole climbing and use of tools, truck and equipment operation, and overhead and underground distribution, construction, and maintenance of electrical lines. A Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Electric Utility Technology is fully embedded in this AAS.
Program Notes
Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in all courses within the program. Overall program minimum GPA = 2.00.
Students must obtain First Aid/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification by the completion of EUT215 Field Training II.
Student must provide an Arizona Department of Transportation Medical Certification to the Division Office of Aviation and Applied Technology prior to the first class period for EUT115 Field Training I.
Students must obtain a Commercial Drivers License from the State of Arizona and/or an interstate Commercial Drivers License Class A with no restrictions prior to completion of the Required Courses.
++ indicates any suffixed course may be selected.
Admission Criteria
Formal application and admission to the Electric Utility Technology program is required.
Program Requirements
Program Prerequisites: None
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
Required Courses | ||
EUT103 | Introduction to Rigging | 2 |
EUT104 | Equipment Safety and Operation | 2 |
EUT110 | Line Work I | 2 |
EUT112 | Basic Electricity: AC and DC | 4 |
EUT115 | Field Training I | 4 |
EUT210 | Line Work II | 2 |
EUT211 | Electrical Apparatus | 4 |
EUT215 | Field Training II | 4 |
FYE101 | Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success | 1-3 |
or FYE103 | Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success | |
Select one of the following: | 3-6 | |
Intermediate Algebra | ||
Intermediate Algebra | ||
Intermediate Algebra | ||
Intermediate Algebra with Review | ||
PPT120 | Energy Industry Fundamentals | 3 |
Restricted Electives | ||
Select 15 credits from a minimum of 2 different course prefixes. Selected courses will not apply in both the Required and Restricted Electives areas. | 15 | |
ACC+++++ | Any ACC Accounting courses | |
BPC+++++ | Any BPC Business-Personal Computer courses | |
CAD+++++ | Any CAD Computer-Aided Drafting courses | |
CIS+++++ | ANY CIS Computer-Information Systems courses | |
COM+++++ | Any COM Communication courses | |
DFT+++++ | ANY DFT Drafting courses | |
ECE+++++ | Any ECE Engineering Science courses | |
EEE+++++ | Any EEE Electrical Engineering coursesc | |
ELE+++++ | Any ELE Electronic courses | |
ELT+++++ | Any ELT Electronics Technology | |
EMT+++++ | Any EMT Emergency Medical Technology courses | |
HES+++++ | Any HES Health Science courses | |
GBS+++++ | Any GBS General Business course | |
NET+++++ | Any NET Networking Technology courses | |
PED+++++ | Any PED Physical Education courses | |
PHY+++++ | Any PHY Physics courses | |
PPT+++++ | Any PPT Power Plant Technology courses | |
SPA+++++ | Any SPA Spanish Courses | |
UAS+++++ | Any UAS Unmanned Aircraft Systems courses | |
General Education | ||
Core | ||
First-Year Composition | ||
ENG101 | First-Year Composition | 3 |
or ENG107 | First-Year Composition for ESL | |
ENG102 | First-Year Composition | 3 |
or ENG108 | First-Year Composition for ESL | |
Oral Communication | ||
Select one of the following: | 3 | |
Introduction to Human Communication | ||
Interpersonal Communication | ||
Public Speaking | ||
Small Group Communication | ||
Critical Reading | ||
Select one of the following: | 0-3 | |
College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | ||
Or equivalent as indicated by assessment | ||
Mathematics | ||
Met by MAT12+ in Required Course area | 0 | |
Distribution | ||
Humanities, Arts and Design | ||
Any approved general education course(s) from the Humanities, Arts and Design area | 3 | |
Social and Behavioral Sciences | ||
Any approved general education course(s) in the Social and Behavioral Sciences area | 3 | |
Natural Sciences | ||
Any approved general education course(s) in the Natural Sciences area | 4 | |
Total Credits | 65-73 |