Electrical/Electronics Systems
Mechanic

Degree: Diploma
Award: Electrical/Electronics Systems Mechanic Diploma
Program Coordinator: Ronnie Frye, OTC-1205, Ext. 253
Length: Four-semester (two-year) Evening classes only

Purpose: The Electrical/Electronics Systems Mechanic program is designed to teach the student the basic methods of system repairs in both the electrical and electronics field. The lecture places an emphasis on troubleshooting and installation of industrial devices. Laboratory experiments reinforce and supplement the lectures. Labs will include experiments in DC and AC machines, industrial solid state devices and circuits, programmable controllers, digital circuits, microprocessors fundamentals, and operation and maintenance of hydraulic/pneumatic devices. The student will also be taught the National Electric Code and the basics of occupational communications. Upon graduation from this program, the student will be prepared for employment in industry/business as an Electrical/Electronics Systems Mechanic. Some of the courses offered with this program are interchangeable with courses in the Electricity and Electro-Mechanical Maintenance programs at VHCC. Certain courses may also be transferred to the Electronics Engineering Technology program.

Occupational Objectives:
Industrial Systems Mechanic
Industrial Field Service Person
Basic Electrician
Electrical/Electronics Systems Installer/Mechanic

Admission Requirements: A student eligible for admission to the college can normally be considered for admission to this program. For further information see Part II of the college catalog.

Virginia Tradesman Certification Program: Students who seek the Journeyman or Master levels of certification may, with appropriate documentation, help meet the practical experience requirement through the Cooperative Education Program.

ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS SYSTEMS MECHANIC
DIPLOMA

First Semester
Course
Number		   Course Title Lecture 
Hours		 Lab 
Hours		 Course
Credits
ELE 111 Home Electric Power 2 3 3
ETR 113 DC & AC Fundamentals I 3 3 4
MTH 103 Applied Technical Mathematics I 3 0 3
ELE 131 NEC I 2 2 3
STD 100 Orientation 1 0 1
11 8 14

  Second Semester

Course
Number		   Course Title Lecture 
Hours		 Lab 
Hours		 Course
Credits
ELE 149 Wiring Methods in Industry 2 3 3
ETR 114 DC & AC Fundamentals II 2 3 3
ETR 203 Electronic Devices 3 3 4
MTH 104 Applied Technical Mathematics II 3 0 3
13 9 6

  Third Semester

Course
Number		   Course Title Lecture 
Hours		 Lab 
Hours		 Course
Credits
ELE 141 DC & AC Machines 3 4 4
ETR 156 Digital Circuits & Microprocessor Fundamentals 3 4 4
MEC 161 Basic Fluid Mech Hydraulic/Pneumatics 2 2 3
ELE 297 Co-op Education                  or 0 15 3
General Education Elective 3 0 3
8-11 8-23 14

 Fourth Semester

Course
Number		   Course Title Lecture 
Hours		 Lab 
Hours		 Course
Credits
ELE 175 Industrial Solid State Devices & Circuits 2 3 3
ELE 169 DC & AC Controls 2 6 4
ELE 239 Programmable Controllers 2 3 3
General Education Elective             or 3 0 3
ELE 297 Co-op Education 0 15 3
6-9 12-27 13

Total Minimum Credits required for the Electrical/Electronics Systems Mechanic Diploma......... 57

1. Students may substitute ELE 157 for ETR 113 and ETR 114.
2. Students with two years of high school algebra or geometry are encouraged to enroll in a higher level math.
3. Students may substitute ETR 279 for ETR 203.
4. Students with a strong background in reading and writing are encouraged to enroll in ENG 111.
5. Students may substitute ETR 261 for ETR 156. Cooperative Education - ELE 297 may be taken after satisfactory completion of the second semester with Faculty Curriculum Advisor and Faculty Co-op Advisor approvals to help meet the practical experience requirement for certification.