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 (Accuplacer) English Reading Math Algebra
60 55 34 NA

Employment Condition

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

Location(s)

Waycross

Required Courses

IDFC 1007Industrial Safety Procedures

2

RRTC 1010Introduction to the Railroad Industry

4

RRTC 1020Locomotive Electrical Systems

4

ELCR 2120Motor Controls

3

Select One of the following DC/AC Options

OR

Select one of the DC following courses:

IDFC 1011Direct Current I

3

IDSY 1101DC Circuit Analysis

3

AND

Select one of the AC following courses:

ELTR 1020Alternating Current Fundamentals

3

IDFC 1012Alternating Current I

3

IDSY 1105AC Circuit Analysis

3

Total Credit Hours: 18