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Industrial Maintenance Electronics
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AWARD:  After satisfactorily completing courses with a "C" average (2.0), the student should contact the registrar's office and apply for graduation after verification that all program requirements have been met. Students interested in a certificate, diploma or associate degree should talk to a counselor to investigate the possibilities of using these courses in other curricula.

LENGTH:   Variable for upgrading, retraining and continuing career students. The options within this program normally amount to the minimum equivalent of one semester of full-time community college work and not more than the equivalent of a year (9-29) credits.

PURPOSE:
This program is designed to provide skills and knowledge needed for maintenance and repair of modern production equipment.

OCCUPATIONAL OBJECTIVES:
Graduates will have fundamental skills for installation and repair of electrical systems. Graduates will demonstrate proficiency in electrical codes, OSHA criteria, and system troubleshooting.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
Students must meet the general admission requirements established by the college.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Certain certificate-related courses require satisfactory scores on college placement tests. Students with deficiencies will be required to complete satisfactorily developmental studies courses before enrolling in these courses. Other certificate-related courses may be taken while developmental studies are being completed. Some programs, such as Therapeutic Massage require additional expenditures for supplies and equipment. Please check with the appropriate division chair for this information.

CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS:
Students must successfully complete all of the requirements listed below to receive the Award.

ELE 113-114  Electricity I-II (6)
ELE 133  Practical Electricity I (3)
ETR 141  Electronics I (3)
ETR 151  Electronic Circuits and Troubleshooting (2)
ETR 168  Digital Circuits and Fundamentals (3)
ETR 198  Seminar and Project in Troubleshooting (1)

Student must complete the above 18 credits to be awarded the Career Studies Certificate in Industrial Maintenance Electronics.

Patrick Henry Community College
P.O. Box 5311
Martinsville, Virginia 24115
Phone: 276.638.8777
TDD: 276.656.0296
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