TDCJ Electrical and Power Transmission (Electrician training) Certificate
For students in this course who may have a criminal background, please be advised that the background could keep you from being licensed by the State of Texas. If you have a question about your background and licensure, please speak with your faculty member or the department chair. You also have the right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the applicable licensing agency.
The electrical power and transmission certificate leads to a level one certificate.
- Degree Type: Certificate
- No courses available online
- Electrical and power transmission is offered on the TDCJ campus
- TSI: not required
This program leads to the Electrical Power and Transmission AAS degree.
There is no special selection criteria for the electrical power and transmission certificate program.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Semester | ||
| ELPT-1221 | Introduction to Electrical Safety and Tools | 2 |
| ELPT-1225 | National Electrical Code I | 2 |
| ELPT-1411 | Basic Electrical Theory | 4 |
| 2nd Semester | ||
| ELPT-1429 | Residential Wiring | 4 |
| ELPT-1445 | Commercial Wiring | 4 |
| 3rd Semester | ||
| ELPT-2239 | Electrical Power Distribution (*Captsone) | 2 |
| ELPT-1215 | Electric Calculations I | 2 |
| HYDR-1405 | Basic Hydraulics | 4 |
| Total Hours | 24.00 | |
This program is designed for students who plan to enter the workforce and is not designed for transfer.