ECT 251 - Adv Electrical Construction Tech 2

Credits: 12
16 Skills Lab Hours

Prerequisites: ECT 201

Description
This course integrates advanced electrical systems and emerging technologies. Fourth-year apprentices at the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local #5 complete hands-on projects aligned with the Electrical Training Alliance fourth-session curriculum. Emphasis is placed on system installation, testing and troubleshooting involving photovoltaic solar systems, fire alarm systems, structured cabling, programmable logic controllers, instrumentation and building automation. Activities require integration of code requirements, testing procedures, programming procedures and documentation practices.

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:

Perform National Electrical Code calculations for advanced electrical installations.
Install photovoltaic system components and associated electrical equipment.
Install fire alarm and power-limited systems.
Terminate structured cabling systems including copper and fiber pathways.
Program basic programmable logic controller applications.
Test integrated electrical and control systems using appropriate instruments and software.

Listed Topics

National Electrical Code calculations
Photovoltaic systems
Fire alarm systems
Power-limited circuits
Structured cabling systems
Copper and fiber terminations
Test instruments and system testing
Programmable logic controllers
Instrumentation fundamentals
Building automation systems
Integrated system troubleshooting

Reference Materials
Instructor approved textbooks and material(s), electronic devices, internet resources and Learning Management Systems (LMS)

Students who successfully complete this course acquire general knowledge, skills and abilities that align with CCAC’s definition of an educated person. Specifically, this course fulfills these General Education Goals:

Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Quantitative & Scientific Reasoning

Approved By: Dr. Quintin B. Bullock Date Approved: 03/16/2026
Last Reviewed: 03/16/2026

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