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Electrical Construction Technology (608.2) JATC / IBEW
Step into your future with CCAC’s associate degree in Electrical Construction Technology (ECT) from
anywhere in the country!
CCAC offers:
- Affordable in-state tuition
- 100% online courses
- A seamless transition into the program
- Previous college credit evaluation
- Dedicated and accessible online advisor
- Fully transferable to a number of four-year institutions offering bachelor degrees in areas such as Construction Management or Construction Technology.
What does the future of the electrical construction industry look like?
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What kind of student are you?
This five-year Associate of Science program offers qualifying applicants a paid occupational education under sponsorship of the Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (JATC) of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local Union 5 in Pittsburgh, PA.
61-64 credits are required in the degree, with the apprenticeship courses counting as 40 college credits. The remaining 21-24 credits satisfy the general education requirements for the program. You may have earned general education credits if you have:
- high school AP courses
- military experience
- college or university credits
The CCAC On-site Coordinator for Local 5 will work with you to evaluate possible transfer credits.
Enrollment is limited. Applicants must apply through the IBEW Local 5 application process, which begins in February each year. CCAC offers assistance to individuals interested in applying to the Local 5 program:
- MATH 075, Union Trade Exam Prep (2-credits) is available in fall and spring semesters to help you better prepare for the mathematics component of the entrance examination required by Local 5.
- CCAC Career Development and Planning offers free programs on interviewing skills and preparing a professional resume.
Interested individuals can contact the CCAC representative for Local 5 at 412-432-1145 for more information.
ECT Degree Requirements (608.2) |
|
First Year |
Credits |
ECT 101 - Electrical Construction Technology 1 General Education Elective |
8 3-4 11-12 Total |
Second Year |
|
ECT 151 - Electrical Construction Technology 2 General Education Electives |
8 6-7 14-15 Total |
Third Year |
|
ECT 201 - Adv Electrical Construction Tech 1 General Education Electives |
8 6-7 14-15 Total |
Fourth Year |
|
ECT 251 - Adv Electrical Construction Tech 2 General Education Electives |
8 6 14 Total |
Fifth Year |
|
ECT 291 - Electrical Construction Technology Mastery |
8 |
General Education Electives:English, Math and Physical Science classes will be determined by placement testing and class availability. |
|
EnglishENG 101 - English Composition 1 |
3 |
MathMAT 108 - Intermediate Algebra |
4 |
PhysicsPHY 100 - Basic Physics |
4 |
PSY 116 - Organizational Psychology SPH 101 - Oral Communication CHOOSE: CIT - Computer Info Technology Elective |
3 3 3-4 |
Minimum Credits to Graduate: |
61-64 |
An Associate Degree in Electrical Construction Technology (ECT) is only 21-24 credits away. Your apprenticeship training will count as 40 academic credits towards the degree once you have successfully completed the JATC program. The remaining 21-24 credits are general education courses. Only 15 of those credits (5 courses) must be completed at CCAC.
The remaining 6-9 credits may be accepted in transfer if you have:
- high school AP courses
- military experience
- college or university credits
The ECT degree is fully transferable with all 61-64 credits accepted by each of the following four-year institutions and applied to their degree. All programs are on-line with tuition charged at each institution’s current in-state rate:
- California University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor of Science in Technology Management
- Clarion University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor of Applied Science in Technology Leadership
- Pennsylvania College of Technology - Bachelor of Science in Applied Management
To discuss transfer credits or any aspect of this program, contact Deb Gabor, full-time academic advisor to the IBEW program by email dgabor@ccac.edu or call 412-237-4615.
ECT Degree Requirements (608.2) |
|
First Year |
Credits |
ECT 101 - Electrical Construction Technology 1 General Education Elective |
8 3-4 11-12 Total |
Second Year |
|
ECT 151 - Electrical Construction Technology 2 General Education Electives |
8 6-7 14-15 Total |
Third Year |
|
ECT 201 - Adv Electrical Construction Tech 1 General Education Electives |
8 6-7 14-15 Total |
Fourth Year |
|
ECT 251 - Adv Electrical Construction Tech 2 General Education Electives |
8 6 14 Total |
Fifth Year |
|
ECT 291 - Electrical Construction Technology Mastery |
8 |
General Education Electives:English, Math and Physical Science classes will be determined by placement testing and class availability. |
|
EnglishENG 101 - English Composition 1 |
3 |
MathMAT 108 - Intermediate Algebra |
4 |
PhysicsPHY 100 - Basic Physics |
4 |
PSY 116 - Organizational Psychology SPH 101 - Oral Communication CHOOSE: CIT - Computer Info Technology Elective |
3 3 3-4 |
Minimum Credits to Graduate: |
61-64 |
An Associate Degree in Electrical Construction Technology (ECT) is only 21-24 credits away. Your apprenticeship training will count as 40 academic credits towards the degree once you have successfully completed the JATC program. The remaining 21-24 credits are general education courses. Only 15 of those credits (5 courses) must be completed at CCAC.
The remaining 6-9 credits may be accepted in transfer if you have:
- high school AP courses
- military experience
- college or university credits
The ECT degree is fully transferable with all 63-64 credits accepted by each of the following four-year institutions and applied to their degree. All programs are on-line with tuition charged at each institution’s current in-state rate:
- California University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor of Science in Technology Management
- Clarion University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor of Applied Science in Technology Leadership
- Pennsylvania College of Technology - Bachelor of Science in Applied Management
To discuss transfer credits or any aspect of this program, contact Deb Gabor, full-time academic advisor to the IBEW program by email dgabor@ccac.edu or call 412-237-4615.
ECT Degree Requirements (608.2) |
|
First Year |
Credits |
ECT 101 - Electrical Construction Technology 1 General Education Elective |
8 3-4 11-12 Total |
Second Year |
|
ECT 151 - Electrical Construction Technology 2 General Education Electives |
8 6-7 14-15 Total |
Third Year |
|
ECT 201 - Adv Electrical Construction Tech 1 General Education Electives |
8 6-7 14-15 Total |
Fourth Year |
|
ECT 251 - Adv Electrical Construction Tech 2 General Education Electives |
8 6 14 Total |
Fifth Year |
|
ECT 291 - Electrical Construction Technology Mastery |
8 |
General Education Electives:English, Math and Physical Science classes will be determined by placement testing and class availability. |
|
EnglishENG 101 - English Composition 1 |
3 |
MathMAT 108 - Intermediate Algebra |
4 |
PhysicsPHY 100 - Basic Physics |
4 |
PSY 116 - Organizational Psychology SPH 101 - Oral Communication CHOOSE: CIT - Computer Info Technology Elective |
3 3 3-4 |
Minimum Credits to Graduate: |
61-64 |
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