Major: Associate of Applied Science: Electrical Technology (Occupational Safety) at Tidewater Community College


The Associate of Applied Science in Associate of Applied Science: Electrical Technology (Occupational Safety) is part of the Electrician program at Tidewater Community College

The Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Electrical Technology is designed to prepare students for jobs in various industries as electrical/electronic technicians. Students develop the practical skills needed to calculate, install, and work with electrical machinery, machine control, and other electrically controlled devices in residential, commercial and industrial environments.

Training options in career specialty areas include program and logic control, industrial and business management, renewable energy technologies, fiber and data cabling, and occupational safety. The degree offers students an in-depth background in electrical fundamentals through theory and hands-on instruction.

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VCCS Plan Code:841-05
CIP Code:46.0302

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