Certificate of Completion in Construction Trades: Electrical, Commercial and Residential

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Course Sequence by Term

The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:

  • Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Degree Progress Report Tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
  • The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
  • Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
  • Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.

Full-time Sequence

Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.

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Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Credits
CON103 or
CON271		 Foundation of Construction Safety or Construction Safety Critical course Gateway course 1–3
CON102 or
(CON102AA) or
CON102AB or
CON102AC		 Foundations of Construction Trades or (Foundations of Construction Trades: Tools, Equipment, and Workspace) or Foundations of Construction Trades: Construction Calculations or Foundations of Construction Trades: Construction Drawings 5
CON132 or
(CON132AA) or
CON132AB or
CON132AC		 Construction: Electrical Systems or (Electrical: Electrical Systems/Introduction to Electrical) or Construction: Distribution Panels, Wiring, and Circuit Protection in Electrical Systems or Construction: Conduit, Raceways, and Termination in Electrical Systems 9

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Credits
CON232 Construction: Advanced Electrical 9

Part-time Sequence

Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.

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Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Credits
CON103 or
CON271		 Foundation of Construction Safety or Construction Safety Critical course Gateway course 1–3
CON102 or
(CON102AA) or
CON102AB or
CON102AC		 Foundations of Construction Trades or (Foundations of Construction Trades: Tools, Equipment, and Workspace) or Foundations of Construction Trades: Construction Calculations or Foundations of Construction Trades: Construction Drawings 5

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Credits
CON132 or
(CON13AA) or
CON132AB or
CON132AC		 Construction: Electrical Systems or (Conduit, Raceways, and Termination in Electrical Systems) or Construction: Distribution Panels, Wiring, and Circuit Protection in Electrical Systems or Construction: Conduit, Raceways, and Termination in Electrical Systems 9

Term 3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 3
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Credits
CON232 Construction: Advanced Electrical 9

Course Area Key

Gateway Course = Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.

Critical Course = A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.