Basic Electrical Technician Certificate (BE11)
The Basic Electrical Technician Technical Certificate of Credit provides fundamental instruction in electrical construction principles and practices. Topics include safety, mathematical applications, reading and interpreting blueprints, and direct and alternating current circuits.
Employment Opportunities
The Basic Electrical Technician program is intended to produce graduates who are prepared for employment as residential, commercial and industrial electrician helpers.
Admissions Criteria
- Submit a completed application and application fee;
- Be at least 16 years of age;
- Submit official high school transcript or GED transcript;
- Submit official college transcripts, if applicable;
- Meet the following assessment requirements:
| Test |
Reading |
Writing |
Numerical |
Algebra |
| Accuplacer |
55 |
60 |
34 |
NA |
| Accuplacer (Next Gen) |
224 |
236 |
229 |
NA |
| Compass |
70 |
32 |
26 |
NA |
| SAT |
16 |
15 |
18 |
NA |
| SAT |
270 |
280 |
310 |
NA |
| ACT |
14 |
13 |
14 |
NA |
| ASSET |
37 |
38 |
32 |
NA |
| PSAT |
16 |
15 |
18 |
NA |
| GED |
NA |
145 |
145 |
NA |
| TABE |
461 |
NA |
442 |
NA |
Basic Electrical Technician Curriculum
The curriculum for the Basic Electrical Technician program is designed for the semester system. A student may enter the program during the fall and spring semesters. To graduate, certificate-seeking students must earn a minimum of 13 semester credit hours. The program requires a minimum of 255 contact hours and generally takes 1 semester to complete.
Program Courses
Basic Skills Course (3 Credits)
Occupational Courses (10 Credits)
Select One (3 Credits)
Select One (3 Credits)
Program Costs
Tuition ($100 per credit hour): $1,300
Fees ($370 per semester): $370
Books/Supplies: $405
Liability Insurance: Liability Insurance (click to find your program)
Course Supply Fee: Electrical Systems Technology (click to find individual course fees)
(Costs are estimates and are subject to change.)