Pathway to Associate Degree
All courses with this certificate will apply to the General Engineering Technology Applied Sciences Associate degree at RCC.
Get Wired Up
This career studies certificate leads to entry-level employment in the electrical industry. The curriculum provides foundational knowledge in basic electrical concepts, safety, wiring, controls, and the National Electrical Code. The courses in this career studies certificate are also foundational courses in the Applied Associate of Science degree in General Engineering Technology.
Many Possibilities
The Practical Electrical Technician Career Studies Certificate prepares students for employment in entry-level or internship positions in the electrical industry such as electrical maintenance technician, industrial electrical technician’s assistant, cable technician, electrical repair, and tool technician.
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For the most up-to-date information about this program (including all requirements), please refer to our College Catalog.
Getting Started at RCC:
- Apply online or in person.
- Have your official high school transcripts sent to RCC to see if you can use your high school grades to substitute for a placement test. If you need to take a placement test, Placement tests cost $5 and scores are good for two years. Call a counselor at 804-758-6730 (Glenns Campus) or 804-333-6730 for more information.
- Complete your Federal Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA) and add RCC School Code 009160
- Meet with a counselor to review your placement test scores and register for class.
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Do you have questions about our Introduction to Engineering Technology Career Studies Certificate program? Fill out the form and we’ll send you more information about the program, and an RCC counselor will be in touch to follow up.
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