Locomotive Electrical Systems LE51, Technical Certificate of Credit

Program Description

The Locomotive Electrical Systems certificate is designed to prepare students to work as electrical technicians in the rail industry with specific knowledge and skills for diesel/electric locomotives. Upon completion of this technical certificate of credit students will be trained for entry-level positions in the rail industry as locomotive electrical technicians.

Admission Requirements

Minimum Required Age	18
High School Diploma or GED Required	Yes
Placement Scores for Regular Admission (Next Gen Accuplacer)	English	Reading	Math	Algebra
	236	224	229	NA

Employment Condition

Federal regulations require Railroad employees to be at least 19 years of age.

Location(s)

Waycross

Required Courses

IDFC 1007	Industrial Safety Procedures	2
ELCR 2120	Motor Controls	3
RRTC 1010	Introduction to the Railroad Industry	4
RRTC 1020	Locomotive Electrical Systems	4

AND

Select one of the following AC/DC options: 5 Credit hours

IDSY 1100	Basic Circuit Analysis	5
	OR
IDSY 1101	DC Circuit Analysis	3
	AND
IDSY 1105	AC Circuit Analysis	3

Total Credit Hours: 18