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Industrial Electrical Technology - CERT B

A Certificate is outlined coursework that is designed to prepare a student to head out into the workforce in a short timeframe or for career advancement. This certificate totals 33 credit hours. Consult with an advisor for more information. Click on hyperlink to reveal a full list of courses. If you are interested in honors course options, please visit the HutchCC Honors Program (www.hutchcc.edu/honors) for further information.

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Agriculture, Business, Computers and Technology
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Required Courses


Course ID
Course Title
Credits
Notes

AE100
AC/DC Circuits
4.00
Fall 2026 Spring 2027
Fall 2026 Spring 2027

AE101
Digital Multimeter Principles
1.00
Fall 2026 Spring 2027
Fall 2026 Spring 2027

AE150
Programmable Logic Controls (PLCs)
3.00
Fall 2026 Spring 2027
Prereq: AE100 AC/DC Circuits.
Fall 2026 Spring 2027
Prereq: AE100 AC/DC Circuits.

AE155
Electrical Maintenance
3.00
Fall 2026 Spring 2027
Prereq: AE100 AC/DC Circuits.
Fall 2026 Spring 2027
Prereq: AE100 AC/DC Circuits.

AE200
Variable Frequency Drives and Electric Motors
3.00
Fall 2026 Spring 2027
Prereq: ME110 Fundamentals of Motor Controls.
Fall 2026 Spring 2027
Prereq: ME110 Fundamentals of Motor Controls.

EE117
Conduit Fabrication
1.00
Fall 2026 Spring 2027
Fall 2026 Spring 2027

EE126
NEC Codeology
1.00
Fall 2026 Spring 2027
Fall 2026 Spring 2027

ME106
Industrial Fluid Power
3.00
Fall 2026 Spring 2027
Fall 2026 Spring 2027

ME110
Fundamentals of Motor Controls
3.00
Fall 2026 Spring 2027
Prereq: AE100 AC/DC Circuits.
Fall 2026 Spring 2027
Prereq: AE100 AC/DC Circuits.

TR100
Technical Math
3.00
Fall 2026 Spring 2027
Fall 2026 Spring 2027

TR120
Work Ethics
2.00
Summer 2026 Fall 2026 Spring 2027
Summer 2026 Fall 2026 Spring 2027

TR121
General Industrial Safety/OSHA10
1.00
Summer 2026 Fall 2026
Summer 2026 Fall 2026

Electives


  • Industrial Electronics Technical Electives
    Credit Hours : 5.00
    • Course ID
      Course Title
      Credits
      Notes

    • AE205
      Intermediate Programmable Logic Controllers
      3.00
      Fall 2026 Spring 2027
      Prereq: AE150 Programmable Logic Controllers.
      Fall 2026 Spring 2027
      Prereq: AE150 Programmable Logic Controllers.

    • AE250
      Distributed/Integrated Control Systems
      3.00
      Spring 2027
      Prereq: AE200 Variable Frequency Drives & Electric Motors, or AE205 Industrial PLCs.
      Spring 2027
      Prereq: AE200 Variable Frequency Drives & Electric Motors, or AE205 Industrial PLCs.

    • AE252
      Control Systems Development
      3.00
      Fall 2026 Spring 2027
      Prereq: AE200 Variable Frequency Drives & Electric Motors, or AE205 Industrial PLCs.
      Fall 2026 Spring 2027
      Prereq: AE200 Variable Frequency Drives & Electric Motors, or AE205 Industrial PLCs.

    • AE255
      Industrial Robotics
      3.00
      Spring 2027
      Prereq: AE150 Programmable Logic Controllers.
      Spring 2027
      Prereq: AE150 Programmable Logic Controllers.

    • ME112
      Heating System Fundamentals
      3.00
      Fall 2026 Spring 2027
      Fall 2026 Spring 2027

    • ME114
      Renewable Energy Technology
      3.00

    • ME115
      HVAC Fundamentals
      4.00
      Fall 2026 Spring 2027
      Fall 2026 Spring 2027

    • ME116
      Commercial Refrigeration
      4.00
      Spring 2027
      Spring 2027

    • ME117
      Commercial Heating and Air Conditioning
      4.00
      Spring 2027
      Prereq: ME115 HVAC Fundamentals, or ME116 Commercial Refrigeration.
      Spring 2027
      Prereq: ME115 HVAC Fundamentals, or ME116 Commercial Refrigeration.

    • ME118
      Renewable Energy Technology Systems Analysis
      4.00
      Prereq: ME114 Renewable Energy Technology, and AE155 Electrical Maintenance, and ME115 HVAC Fundamentals.
      Prereq: ME114 Renewable Energy Technology, and AE155 Electrical Maintenance, and ME115 HVAC Fundamentals.

    • ME124
      Renewable Energy Technology Maintenance
      4.00
      Prereq: ME114 Renewable Energy Technology, and AE155 Electrical Maintenance, and ME115 HVAC Fundamentals.
      Prereq: ME114 Renewable Energy Technology, and AE155 Electrical Maintenance, and ME115 HVAC Fundamentals.

    • ME125
      Engineering Technology Internship
      3.00

    • ME129
      Mechanical Maintenance Skills
      3.00
      Fall 2026 Spring 2027
      Fall 2026 Spring 2027

    • ME131
      EPA 608
      1.00
      Fall 2026
      Fall 2026

    • ME132
      HVAC Load Calculations
      1.00
      Fall 2026
      Fall 2026

    • ME133
      HVAC Duct Sizing
      1.00
      Fall 2026
      Fall 2026

    • ME134
      HVAC Code Requirements
      1.00
      Fall 2026
      Fall 2026

    • ME140
      Low Pressure Boilers
      3.00
      Spring 2027
      Spring 2027


Total Credit Hours
33.00

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