Program Summary

POWER AND INSTRUMENTATION - Certificate of Achievement

2019 - 2020, 2020 - 2021, 2021 - 2022, 2022 - 2023, 2023 - 2024, 2024 - 2025

This certification program was developed at the request of the Electronics and Electrical Technology (EET) Industry Advisory Committee. The specific coursework allows working professionals the opportunity to gain new or expanded expertise in their field for promotions, transfers, or alternate employment.  Additionally, this certification provides more advanced coursework options for entry level EET students once they complete their basic coursework.  Students pursuing their Associate in Science degree in Electrical Technology or the State Electrician Certification, typically find they have completed all or most of the requirements for this Certificate of Achievement.

Most of the courses in this program are offered at night on Cuesta's main campus to allow students to complete the program without adjustments to their daily work schedule. Additionally, we find that students and employers are pleasantly surprised to find the level of quality and sophistication in Cuesta's state-of-the-art power/control and wiring laboratories.  These laboratories were primarily funded by significant grants from the National Science Foundation (NSF) and create a true "hands-on" learning environment.

 

Career Opportunities
Electrical Engineering Technologist, Industrial Electrician, Commercial Electrician, Utility Line Worker, Electronics Engineering Technologist, Electro-mechanical Technician, Electrical Inspector, Electrical Maintenance Technician, Quality Assurance Specialist (Electro-mechanical and/or Electronics), Solar Technician, Solar Installer, Utility Emergency Service Technician, Utility Line-Worker, Power Plant Electrician, Power Plant Control Room Operator, Environmental Engineer, Cathodic Protection Technician, Utility Electrical Mechanic, Electrical Crew Foreman, Utility Power Plant Superintendent, Electrical (C-10) Contractor
Required Courses (16 credits)
Units: 16.0
EET 227
FLUID AND PNEUMATIC TECHNOLOGY
4.0
EET 228
PLC AUTOMATION AND SOLAR MONITORING
4.0
EET 257
COMPUTER INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL
4.0
EET 267
POWER SYSTEMS AND ROTATING ELECTRICAL MACHINERY
4.0
Total: 16.0
Program Outcomes
Apply fundamental principles of mathematics, physics and chemistry to electrical and mechanical theory and problem solving
Insert approximately 7 industry standard test questions into quiz 1 and quiz 2 to assess students ability to use critical thinking to apply prerequisite sciences to electronics.
Apply fundamental principles of mathematics, physics and chemistry to electrical and mechanical theory and problem solving
Insert approximately 7 industry standard test questions into quiz 1 and quiz 2 to assess students ability to use critical thinking to apply prerequisite sciences to electronics.
Utilize theory and basic skill sets for operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting relevant applications and specific technologies needed to support local industries.
Invite guest speaker from local electrical industry to speak in general and provide a very specific problem encountered on the job as well as its cause and fix. Subsequent class meeting quiz students on minor change to problem.
Display traits of hard work, self-motivation, personal integrity, and positive attitude that will contribute to the success of the project and the company, in addition demonstrate an effort to network with industry representatives.
Lecture on the importance of the outcome(s), administer a 5 minute oral exam with each student to determine their awareness and importance of social skills in the work-place. Include an exam problem to assess students in this area.