CHAPTER 2

2.1-1 ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

At the end of this lesson, the student should be able to:

1. Understand the fundamental aspects of Electrical Technology.
2. Familiarize with the common tools, equipment, and materials in
Electrical Technology.
3. Gain knowledge and develop the skills in performing the activities
provided in the course.
4. Appreciate the importance of knowing the common competencies in
Electrical Technology that could be effectively apply in their real- life
situation

Lesson 1: Definition of Electrical Technology

Electrical Technology. The Associate in Science degree program

with an area of study in Electrical Technology is designed for electricians
and electrical power or machinery workers. Courses in general electronics
as well as electrical fields are included.
Electrical Technology Programs Teach Hands on Skills Related to Wiring
Buildings … Electrical technology programs are more hands-on. The focus
is to teach the application of electrical principles to solve real-world
problems when it comes to electrical systems used for heat, light and power
within buildings.
Electrical engineering technology (EET) is an
engineering technology field that implements and applies the principles
of electrical engineering. Like electrical engineering, EET deals with the
"design, application, installation, manufacturing, operation or maintenance
of electrical/electronic(s) systems."
Essential Information
Electrical technology programs prepare future electrical maintenance
technicians to read blueprints, program logic controllers, and plan electrical
installations. Training programs in electrical technology are available as
certificate and associate degree programs at community colleges,
vocational schools, and through the extension schools of colleges and
universities.

Electrical Technology Certificate

Students prepare for entry-level positions in electrical technology by
learning the fundamentals of circuit operation, logic controllers, and wiring.
Graduates are prepared to work for utility and construction companies
doing building maintenance.
The certificate programs take up to two years to complete and typically
have no prerequisites for entrance. Topics of study include:

 AC and DC circuits
 Blueprint reading
 Electrical maintenance
 Residential wiring
 Programmable controllers
 Industrial math

Popular Career Options

Graduates from certificate programs find work in entry-level jobs for utility
companies, railroads, contractors and building maintenance departments of
universities. Among these, entry-level workers are employed as:

 Electrician
 Electrical technician
 Electrical designer
 Utility lineman
 Electrical designer
 Electrical apprentice
 Jr. and Senior Electrician
Electricians Salary :

Depends on job or employment.