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Associate of Applied Science in Technical Studies Industrial Technician - Electrical
Associate of Applied ScienceAssociate of Applied Science in Technical Studies Industrial Technician - Electrical
Danville Community College
The Associate of Applied Science in Technical Studies Industrial Technician - Electrical prepares students for employment as industrial electrical technicians or supervisors.
Program Overview & Guidance

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Program Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
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Considerations for Selecting Degree | The Associate of Applied Science in Technical Studies Industrial Technician - Electrical prepares students for employment as industrial electrical technicians or supervisors. |
Considerations When Selecting Courses |
This program may be completed in 4 semesters. Students may take courxes to earn a career studies certificate, which can then stack into a certificate, then continue to earn a degree.
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Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses | |
Doing More With Your Degree | Students can also select a mechanical with the electrical pathway. The courses are the same in both programs for the first two semester |
Program Successes & Highlights | The Industrial Technician -Electrical focus teaches the students skills such as: Read basic drawings & symbols. Stick weld & choose & use basic welding tools/materials. Wire basic electrical circuits & understand basic wiring symbols. Troubleshoot basic control circuits. Troubleshoot & repair basic mechanical & electrical equipment. |
Program Credit Requirements

The table below provides the requirements to complete this program. If you have an account and have created a Portfolio, the table includes the "Applied Credits" column. This column shows how the credits you earned based on the experiences you entered may be applied to satisfy these requirements. You should consult an advisor or counselor to find courses you can take at your current institution that will transfer to this degree.
Please note that some courses may count towards more than one requirement such as meeting a general education requirement and a major specific requirement. The course will be listed under the first matching requirement. Please contact the institution with questions.
Please note that some courses may count towards more than one requirement such as meeting a general education requirement and a major specific requirement. The course will be listed under the first matching requirement. Please contact the institution with questions.
The program map provided below is an estimate based on courses identified as a result of reviewing your portfolio
and the requirements for the selected program.
A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
Requirements
Required Credits
Associate of Applied Science in Technical Studies Industrial Technician - Electrical
69
Associate of Applied Science in Technical Studies Industrial Technician - Electrical
69
Course Graduation RQ
69
First Semester
13
ITE 115: Intro. Computer Appli
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
IND 137: Team Concepts and Pro
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MEC 154: Mechanical Maintenanc
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
SDV 100: College Success Skill
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
HLT 116: Personal Wellness
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Second Semester
17
ENG 111: College Composition I
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
PSY 126: Psychology For Busine
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ETR 115: D.C. and A.C. Circuit
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
SAF 130: Industrial Safety OSH
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
MTH 111: Basic Technical Math
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
IND 103: Industrial Methods
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
DRF 175: Schematics and Mechan
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Third Semester
18
HUM 165: Controversial Issues
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MEC 162: Applied Hydraulics an
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ENG 131/ENG 115
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
ECO 120: Survey of Economics
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
ELE 147: Electrical Power and
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ELE 233: Programmable Logic Co
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Fourth Semester
15
IND 181: World Class Manufactu
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
IND 243: Principles and Applic
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ELE 234: Programmable Logic Co
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ETR 246: Electronic Motor Driv
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
INS 230: Instrumentation I
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Internship Semester
6
IND 190: Coordinated Internshi
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
IND 290: Coordinated Internshi
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?

Transfer Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
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Associate Transfer Degree Completion | A minimum of 25% of the credit required for graduation in the curriculum must be earned at DCC.The program administrator responsible for evaluating a student’s previous coursework shall determine the acceptability of each course the student wishes to transfer or apply toward the program requirements based upon his/her knowledge of any changes that have occurred since the course(s) was completed;
Give particular attention to courses in areas that have had significant technological changes in recent years (e.g., electronics, automotive, graphic imaging, information systems, administrative support technology, etc.); As deemed appropriate, seek the input of faculty or other administrators regarding the proper course of action. |
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School | Academically accelerated program for students planning to enter a four-year college. Qualified juniors complete the last two years of high school at DCC. Students earn an Advanced Studies high school diploma and a two-year Associate of Arts and Sciences Degree in Liberal Arts at the same time. |
Credit for Prior Learning | Credit may be granted for prior learning for non-collegiate education, training, and/or occupational experiences as recommended by college faculty, ACE, the National College Credit Recommendation Service, or another college-approved organization. Students may be awarded college credit if they can demonstrate previous educational study or training/work experience that entitles them to credit for specific courses applicable to their program of study. Documentation for special training or experience must be submitted with the request for credit and will be retained in the student’s file. The supporting documentation must include samples of work or projects completed. Students wishing to be awarded previous completion credit for a specific course should contact the appropriate division office in which the course is taught. DCC reserves the right to place a time limit on prior learning experiences for which advanced standing may be granted. The division dean, in consultation with the admissions coordinator, will determine if courses taken more than five years previously can be used in the student’s current program of study. |
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College Level Information

College Fit Guidance | What You Need to Know |
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Is This College Right For Me? | Danville Community College offers small class sizes and affordable tuition. The college offers several student clubs including the African American Culture Club, the Cyber Knights, and more. |
Transfer Student Catalog Year | A catalog year is based on the time a student was formally admitted to a program of study. |
First Year Student Catalog Year | All students who are initially placed in a program (including Developmental Studies) are placed in a catalog year at the same time. |
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions | Danville Community College has Guaranteed Admissions Agreements with many public and private four-year institutions in the commonwealth. These transfer partnerships assist students in making a smooth transition from one institution to the next by maximizing community college credits. It’s never too early to begin planning for a smooth transfer to another institution. Your decisions and commitment to a specific program and university directly impact the success of transferring credits. The longer you wait to make a decision, the more you risk delaying degree completion. We recommend the following: 1) By the time you have earned 15 credits, declare your intent to transfer. 2) By the time you are mid-way through your academic program, declare your major and university. |
Where Can This Degree Transfer

This section displays VCCS degrees most closely related to this
program and to which you may be able to most efficiently transfer your
current course work. So, you can use this list to find a degree you can
complete in your major. Please click the degree name to visit that program
page.
If you are interested in transferring to a four-year degree view this degree on the Transfer Virginia site to explore degrees aligned with this program at Virginia's 4-year institutions.
If you are interested in transferring to a four-year degree view this degree on the Transfer Virginia site to explore degrees aligned with this program at Virginia's 4-year institutions.
Institution | Title | Degree | Award Name | Award Level | Delivery Mode |
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Virginia Highlands Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Technical Studies | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
Blue Ridge Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Technical Studies | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
Mountain Gateway Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Technical Studies | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online |
Eastern Shore Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Technical Studies | Associate | Associate in Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
Germanna Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Technical Studies | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
Brightpoint Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Technical Studies | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
Laurel Ridge Community College | Technical Studies | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
Mountain Empire Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Welding | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
Southside Virginia Community College | Associate of Applied Science with a major in Technical Studies-Industrial Maintenance Technician | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid, Online |
Southwest Virginia Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Advanced Manufacturing | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | Hybrid |
Virginia Peninsula Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Technical Studies/HVAC and Refrigeration | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person |
Virginia Peninsula Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Technical Studies/Engineering Technology | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
Tidewater Community College | Associate of Applied Science - Technical Studies | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | Online |
Tidewater Community College | Associate of Applied Science - Technical Studies (Technical Supervision) | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | Online |
Careers Where This Degree Applies

O*Net Code | Name | Description | Parent |
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17-3026.00 | Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians | Apply engineering theory and principles to problems of industrial layout or manufacturing production, usually under the direction of engineering staff. May perform time and motion studies on worker operations in a variety of industries for purposes such as establishing standard production rates or improving efficiency. | Architecture and Engineering Occupations |
17-3026.01 | Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians | Implement production processes and operate commercial-scale production equipment to produce, test, or modify materials, devices, or systems of unique molecular or macromolecular composition. Operate advanced microscopy equipment to manipulate nanoscale objects. Work under the supervision of nanoengineering staff. | Architecture and Engineering Occupations |
Cost To Complete

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