Electrical Technology
The Electrical Technology Program on the Raymond Campus of Hinds Community College is an instructional program that prepares individuals for entry level employment in the field by providing classroom instruction and laboratory experiences using equipment comparable to that found in industry. They learn to install, maintain and repair electrically energized systems found in residential, commercial and industrial settings.

Areas of Specialty Training
Fundamentals of Electricity, A.C. Circuits, D.C. Circuits, Residential/Light Commercial Wiring, Branch Circuit and Service Entrance Calculations, Blueprint Reading/Planning the Residential Installation, Switching Circuits, Commercial and Industrial Wiring, Electrical Power, Estimating Cost of Residential Installations, Motor Control Systems, Special Project, Supervised Work Experience, Solid State Motor Controls, Programmable Logic Controls

Costs
Tuition and fees are approximately $800 per semester for full-time students. Successful completion of three semesters is required to complete the program. Students must purchase their own tools at a cost of about $300 and books at a cost of about $300. Men and women’s residence halls provide nearby living quarters for those students who want to live on campus. The modern cafeteria offers traditional meals, plus a deli and pizza take-out counter. Consult the Hinds catalog for current tuition and fees as well as miscellaneous fees, housing and meals. Financial aid and/or scholarships are available to eligible students.

Possible Degrees
A student can choose a Career or Technical Certificate or an Associate in Applied Science Degree from the Electrical Technology Department.

Employment Potential
Students will find the Electrical Technology Program a reliable and thorough training ground for employment in the electrical industry. The program has an excellent reputation with local industries looking for skilled workers and placement of students who complete the program is a top priority. Typical jobs filled by students who have completed this program include wiring residential, industrial and/or commercial installations.

Additional Certifications
The Electrical Technology Program works with the Mississippi Construction Education Foundation to provide national construction education certification to its students for Core, Electrical Level 1 and Electrical Level 2.