Industrial Electrician Certificate
The Industrial Electrician Certificate program offers hands-on training in wiring, troubleshooting, and maintaining electrical equipment used in manufacturing plants, energy facilities, and industrial operations. This certification prepares you for a rewarding career supporting critical electrical infrastructure.
What Can You Do with an Industrial Electrician Certificate?
With this certificate, you can work as an industrial electrician, installing, maintaining,
and repairing electrical systems and equipment in factories, power plants, or industrial
facilities. You will troubleshoot electrical issues, support automation systems, and
ensure compliance with safety standards and electrical codes. This credential enables
you to support essential industrial operations and provides a pathway for career growth
in electrical maintenance and industrial support roles.
The demand for skilled industrial electricians remains strong across manufacturing,
energy, and infrastructure sectors. Graduates can find employment as industrial electricians,
maintenance technicians, electrical troubleshooters, or automation support specialists.
The field offers competitive wages, job stability, and ongoing opportunities for advancement
as industries modernize and adopt new electrical and automation technologies.
Suggested Curriculum
Industrial Electricians are prepared to troubleshoot and maintain electrical devices
used in a manufacturing industry; install electrical machines and wiring; and wire
electrical panels.
- COL 101 First Year Seminar
- COL 102 Career Development Seminar
- ELEC 101 Fundamentals of Electricity
- ELEC 102 Alternating Current, Polyphase Circuits and Transformers
- ELEC 110 Electronic Principles
- ELEC 120 DC and AC Motors and Generators
- ELEC 121 Electrical Controls for Machines
- ELEC 130 Electric Wiring
- ELEC 132 Print Reading for Electricians
- ELEC 140 Industrial and Electrical Safety
- ELEC 141 National Electrical Code
- ELEC 210 Industrial Electronics
- ELEC 212 Programmable Logic Controllers
Choose one of the following courses:
- IT 106 Mathematics for Computers
- MATH 151 College Algebra
- TECH 109 Technical Mathematics I
Select 3 credit hours from
- ELEC 131 Conduit Bending and Threading
- ELEC 201 Instrumentation and Process Control
- ELEC 211 Digital Fundamentals
- ELEC 288 Special Topics in Electricity - Introduction
- ELEC 289 Special Topics in Electricity - Fundamentals
- ELEC 290 Special Topics in Electricity
Each college and university has its own major requirements and transfer policies. Consult the schools you are considering and a PSC advisor to discuss courses and their transferability.
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Industrial Electrician Certificate (APP.IE.TCE)
This program is designed to be completed in 18 months.
This program will cost $8,463 if completed within normal time. There may be additional costs for living expenses. These costs were accurate at the time of posting, but may have changed.
Of the students who completed this program within normal time, the typical graduate leaves with $0 of debt.
The Industrial Electrician Certificate meets licensure requirements and qualifies students to sit for the licensure exam in Illinois.
Faculty Contact Information
Martin Wolfe
Professor/Coordinator, Welding and Industrial Manufacturing
Email: mwolfe@prairiestate.edu
Phone: (708)709-7807
Office: T-145
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