Whole Residential Electrician (CERT)
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
The Certification of Achievement in Whole Residential Electrician Certificate is designed to equip students with the necessary skills to become a journeyman in electrical construction. The construction industry is one of the largest and provides excellent opportunities for high earnings, career advancement, and business ownership. Today, a journeyman license and an industry certificate are mandatory requirements for employment in these positions.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
- Identify the types of electrical loads for use in Non-residential jobs
- Identify the types of conductors used in the wiring systems
- Understand the use of the distribution equipment, including grounding, maintenance, and identification
Program Requirements
Students will complete the following courses:
| Code Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ELAP 90.01 | Introduction to Energy Surveying | 2.0 |
| ELAP 90.02 | Basic Electricity and Wiring Fundamentals | 2.0 |
| ELAP 90.03 | Introduction to Lighting Retrofits | 2.0 |
| ELAP 90.08 | Solar Energy | 3.0 |
| ELAP 90.09 | Solar Panel Installation | 3.0 |
| ELAP 90.10 | Cerritos Student Orientation Motivation Education and Training (COMET) | 2.0 |
| ELAP 90.11 | Introduction to Electrical Vehicles | 2.0 |
| ELAP 90.12 | Electrical Theory | 1.0 |
| ELAP 90.13 | Code Requirements | 0.5 |
| ELAP 90.14 | Conduit, Raceways, Panelboards and Switchboards | 1.5 |
| ELAP 90.15 | Overcurrent Devices | 1.0 |
| ELAP 90.16 | Grounding Systems | 1.0 |
| ELAP 90.17 | Prints & Specifications | 0.5 |
| ELAP 90.18 | Motors, Motor Controllers and Process-Controllers | 1.5 |
| ELAP 90.19 | Generators and Power Supplies | 1.0 |
| ELAP 90.20 | Jobsite Management | 1.0 |
| ELAP 90.21 | Specialty Systems | 1.0 |
| ELAP 90.22 | OSHA-10/30 General Training | 1.5 |
| Total Units | 27.5 | |