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Electrical Technology (AS)
The Electrical Technology program prepares students for ever increasing career opportunities
within the electrical field. From the designing of construction projects in residential, commercial,
and industrial areas to the completion of these projects, students experience all phases of an
electrical project. A ten-hour OSHA certificate provides students with an understanding of job
site safety. The Electrical Technology Associate Degree Program at BFIT fulfills the
Massachusetts Board of State Examiners of Electrician’s academic requirements for
Journeyman Electrician licensure by providing 600 hours of class room instruction in
accordance with 237 CMR 13.06 and 22.01.
Experienced personnel in the trades, as well as state regulators, such as the Board of
Electricians and the Division of Apprentice Training, assures that the program is aggressive and
ever-changing, with new methods and technology. In addition, our material is constantly
updated to conform to the National Electrical Code, which changes every three years.
Graduates of our program have many entry level career options in the electrical industry
including a direct pathway toward obtaining a Journeyman Electrician license, electrical
contractor, and electrical support positions such as estimator, product sales representative, and
designer.
Curriculum
The curriculum is structured to provide educational hours in both the classroom and laboratory
setting. Students are offered a broad range of courses in the electrical field. Some of these
courses include: DC and AC Circuit Theory, electrical design and layout, electrical machinery,
photovoltaics and renewable energy, and low voltage systems and controls. Laboratory
projects accompany most classes.
Facilities
The Electrical Department has three laboratories, which are equipped to provide students ample
and meaningful hands-on experience in the electrical field. The three labs provide students with
the opportunity to learn the basics of wiring, as well as the proper methods of application to the
many theoretical principles of motors, transformers, and renewable energies.
Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Associate Degree in Electrical Technology, the graduate will
be able to:

Comprehend and utilize current Electrical Industry Standards, including the National Electrical
Code (NFPA 70), Massachusetts Electrical Code (527 CMR 12.00), and Standards for Electrical
Safety in the Workplace (NFPA 70E).
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Identify and install electrical devices and equipment, utilizing a variety of wiring methods and
practicing safe work habits.
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Design, analyze and install various electrical circuits and diagrams related to residential,
commercial, and industrial applications.
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Perform electrical calculations, including Ohm’s law, wire sizing, branch-circuit overcurrent
protection sizing, voltage drop, and residential service entrance.
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Design, analyze, and troubleshoot motor circuits and motor controls.
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Understand the need for renewable energies and evaluate alternative energy technologies.
Faculty
Tracey Arvin, Chair
Instructor Staff: Thomas DeCosta, Charles Palmieri, Christopher Villano
Degree Requirements: Electrical Technology 66 Credits
TECHNICAL COURSES: 45 CREDITS
Course #
Course
Credits
Lecture
Lab
BT115 ............ AutoCAD for Electrical Applications ................................... 3 .................... 1 .................... 4
EL110* .......... Circuit Theory I (DC) .......................................................... 4 .................... 3 .................... 2
EL127* .......... Design & Layout I/National Elec. Code I ............................ 5 .................... 4 .................... 2
EL129* .......... Design & Layout II/National Elec. Code II .......................... 5 .................... 4 .................... 2
EL213* ........... Circuit Theory II (AC) ......................................................... 4 .................... 3 .................... 2
EL214* .......... Low Voltage Systems & Controls ....................................... 4 .................... 4 .................... 0
EL222* .......... Design & Layout III/National Elec. Code III......................... 4 .................... 3 .................... 2
EL229* .......... Design & Layout IV/National Elec. Code IV ........................ 4 .................... 3 .................... 2
EL240* .......... Electrical Machinery I ......................................................... 4 .................... 3 .................... 2
EL241* .......... Electrical Machinery II ........................................................ 4 .................... 3 .................... 2
EL243* .......... Photovoltaics & Renewable Energy ................................... 4 .................... 2 .................... 3
*
These courses count towards the academic hours required by the Massachusetts State Board of
Electrical Examiners
GENERAL STUDIES COURSES: 21 CREDITS
Course #
Course
Credits
Lecture
Lab
EN130 ............ College Composition I ........................................................ 3 .................... 3 .................... 0
EN140 ............ College Composition II ....................................................... 3 .................... 3 .................... 0
HU/SS ............ Elective .............................................................................. 3 .................... 3 .................... 0
HU/SS ............ Elective .............................................................................. 3 .................... 3 .................... 0
MA120 ........... College Algebra and Trigonometry ..................................... 3 ................... 3 ................... 0
MA130 .......... Pre-Calculus ...................................................................... 3 .................... 3 .................... 0
or
MA270 .......... Statistics ............................................................................ 3 .................... 3 .................... 0
TS201 ............ Environmental Science ...................................................... 3 .................... 3 .................... 0
Typical Course Sequence for Electrical Technology
SEMESTER 1
EL091
Success in Electrical Technology
EL110 Circuit Theory I (DC)
EL127
Design & Layout I/ NEC I
EN130
College Composition I
MA120
Algebra & Trigonometry
SEMESTER 2
EL129
Design & Layout II/ NEC II
EL213 Circuit Theory II (AC)
EN140
College Composition II
MA
MA130 or MA270
SEMESTER 3
EL214
Low Voltage Sys & Controls
EL222
Design & Layout III/ NEC III
EL240
Electrical Machinery I
HU/SS Elective
TS201
Environmental Science
SEMESTER 4
BT115
AutoCAD for Electrical Applications
EL229
Design & Layout IV/NEC IV
EL241
Electrical Machinery II
EL243
Photovoltaics & Renewable Energy
HU/SS Elective