Lanier Technical College
www.laniertech.edu
Oakwood Campus
2990 Landrum Education Dr.
Oakwood, GA 30566
770-531-6300		 Forsyth Campus
7745 Majors Road
Cumming, GA 30041
770-781-6800		 Winder-Barrow Campus
89 East Athens Street
Winder, GA 30680
770-868-4080		 Jackson Co. Campus
631 South Elm Street
Commerce, GA 30520
706-335-1931		 Dawson Campus
89 Tiger Circle
Dawsonville, GA 30534
706-216-5461
Electrical Technician Certificate

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The Electrical Technician program prepares students for employment in a variety of industries using basic electrical skills. It provides basic knowledge and skills in the occupational areas of safety, direct current circuits, alternating current circuits, wiring, print reading, and problem solving that can be applied to various electrical and industrial installations. The program can provide the foundation and accrue credits for further education and training in solar energy studies leading to a diploma or associate's degree (which are in development using ARC grant funds.) Graduates of the program will receive an Electrical Technician technical certificate of credit. This program is offered by the Industrial Systems Technology (IST) department.

Availability
Students are accepted every quarter based on course and space availability. This program offers day and evening classes at the Oakwood Campus.

Program Costs
Click here to view program costs.

Financial Aid
Students in this program may be eligible for the HOPE Grant.

Requirements
  • Applicant must be at least 16 years of age.



  • Take the ASSET placement test or submit SAT, ACT, CPE or COMPASS test scores.
    All tests must have been taken within five (5) years of application for admission.

  • For technology requirements for online courses, click on Technology Requirements.




    • Curriculum
    This program takes approximately 3 quarters to complete.

    Occupational CoursesCredit
    Hours    		Textbooks
    IDS 102Print Reading & Problem Solvin4View
    IDS 103Industrial Wiring6View
    IFC 100Industrial Safety Procedures2View
    IFC 101Direct Current Circuits I4View
    IFC 102Alternating Current I4View
    IFC 103Solid State Devices I4View
    Credit Hours Required For Graduation24


    For specific program information, please contact the Admissions Office at (770) 531-6300.


    The Technical College System of Georgia and its constituent Technical Colleges do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam Era or citizenship status, (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). This nondiscrimination policy encompasses the operation of all education programs and activities including admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and other Department and Technical College-administered program, including any Workforce Investment Act of 1998(WIA) Title I financed programs. It also encompasses the employment of personnel and contracting for goods and services. The Department and Technical Colleges shall promote the realization of equal opportunity through a positive continuing program of specific practices designed to ensure the full realization of equal opportunity.

    Contact Person for Discrimination Issues:
    Title IX Coordinator
    Lisa Wilson, Vice President for Student Affairs
    (770) 531-2558
    Room 204L, Building 200
    Lanier Technical College
    2990 Landrum Education Drive
    Oakwood, GA 30566    		 Contact Person for Disability Related Accommodations:
    Section 504 Coordinator
    Mallory Safley, Coordinator of Disability Services
    (770) 531-6330
    Room 201J, Building 200
    Lanier Technical College
    2990 Landrum Education Drive
    Oakwood, GA 30566


    To be eligible to graduate with a certificate, diploma or degree from LTC, a student must satisfactorily complete the program of study in which he/she is enrolled with a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 in courses within the chosen program of study; a minimum grade of “C” may be required for progress from specified courses to more advanced courses.

    Curriculum and costs are subject to change by the institution without prior notice.
    Last Updated on 4/19/2010 7:58:56 AM.