Electrical Technology
Electrical Technology
Integrated Design, Engineering & AutomationThe Electrical Technology program equips students with the skills necessary for working in a rapidly changing electrical and solar technological field. Learn how to design and troubleshoot residential, commercial and solar wiring systems.
View Transfer Options, Degrees & CertificatesThe Electrical Technology program provides for application of theory using hands-on learning environments. Transfer level mathematics will be employed. Irvine Valley College is a state-approved provider (Approved School Number 125) of Electrician Training under Assembly Bill 1087; this allows students to immediately apply for electrical trainee in California and receive the Electrician-in-Training Card.
Potential Careers include: Apprentice Electrician Trainee, Apprentice Maintenance Technician, Residential Electrician Trainee, Solar PV Technician Trainee, Solar PV Installer Trainee, Solar PV Contractor.
Program Length
2 or 3 semesters.
Transfer Options
For the course ELEC 21 - Introduction to Renewable Energy, IVC has a transfer agreement with all universities in the CSU and UC systems.
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Transfer Options, Degrees and/or Certificates
Sample Academic Plans
- This is only a sample academic plan. Please see a counselor and check IVC's catalog to create a customized My Academic Plan (MAP) that will best meet your specific academic goals.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ELEC 201 | Residential Wiring | 4 |
| ET 92 | Basic Electric Circuits I | 4 |
| ELEC 200A | OSHA 10 (Fall Only) | 1 |
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ELEC 203 | Commercial and Industrial Wiring | 4 |
| ET 104 | Basic Electric Circuits II | 4 |
- This is only a sample academic plan. Please see a counselor and check IVC's catalog to create a customized My Academic Plan (MAP) that will best meet your specific academic goals.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ELEC 201 | Residential Wiring | 4 |
| ELEC 21 | Introduction to Renewable Energy (Fall Only) | 3 |
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ELEC 200 | OSHA Standards for Construction Safety (Spring Only) | 3 |
| ELEC 211 | Grid-Tied Solar Photovoltaic Systems (Spring Only) | 4 |
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ELEC 212 | Advanced Solar Photovoltaics (Fall Only) | 3 |
- AA = Associate of Arts
- AS = Associate of Science
- AA-T = Associate of Arts for Transfer
- AS-T = Associate of Science for Transfer
- COA = Certificate of Achievement
- COP = Certificate of Proficiency
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Not sure if Electrical Technology is the right fit?
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Begin with the Exploratory Interest Area and explore Electrical Technology while still working toward your academic goals.
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