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Definitions and Training Required for Electrical Occupations
- Production Worker
- Electrical Maintenance
- Industrial Electrician
- Electronics Technician
- Electrical Engineer
Production Worker (unskilled)
This person operates equipment, assembles components, or packages, and ships
products.
Training
High school graduate and specific on-the-job instruction.
Electrical Maintenance
(semi-skilled)
This person knows the basic operating principles of equipment, basic electrical
concepts, and general troubleshooting techniques.
Training
High school graduate, about 300 hours of theory instruction, and 3000 hours of
on-the-job training. The theory classes include: Basic Electricity and
Electronics, Introduction to Control Systems, Introduction to Digital Systems
and Microprocessors, and Introduction to Troubleshooting.
Industrial Electrician (skilled and requires State License)
This person knows basic electrical and electronic theory, basic operating
principles of equipment, basic troubleshooting techniques, and basic concepts of
distribution and control systems.
Training
High school graduate, about 700 hours of theory instruction, and about 7300
hours of on-the-job training (four-year apprentice as a company employee). The
theory classes include: Basic Math, Basic Electricity and Electronics, National
Electrical Code, Industrial Electricity and Electronics, Basic Digital Systems
and Programmable Controllers, Troubleshooting and Repair of Systems. On-the-job
training includes: estimating, layout, the mechanics of electrical systems,
application of theories, and safety practices.
Electronics Technician
(skilled)
This person knows advanced electrical and electronic theory, operating
principles of equipment and systems, troubleshooting techniques, digital and
microprocessor systems, and has basic interpersonal and communication skills.
Training
High school graduate, about 900 hours of theory instruction, and 500 hours of
lab related instruction. The theory classes include: Basic Electricity and
Electronics, Electronics Math, Advanced Electronics and Circuit Analysis,
Instrumentation, Industrial Electricity and Electronics, Digital Logic and
Microprocessor Systems, Linear and Digital Troubleshooting Techniques, and Basic
Circuit Design. Related instruction includes lab exercises that demonstrate
principles of theory and give the student practical application of electronics.
The students also take additional classes such as Social Science, Humanities,
and Business English to develop their communication and interpersonal skills.
Electrical Engineer
(professional)
This person knows advanced math, electrical and electronic theory, operating
principles of equipment and systems, design techniques for digital and linear
circuits, and is well- versed in interpersonal relations, communication skills,
and technical writing.
Training
High school graduate and 4 to 5 years of college level classes. Note that GRCC
only provides the first two years of an engineering education.
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