Program Details Page Electrical Plant Maintenance Certificate

Welcome to the Program Page dedicated to the Electrical Plant Maintenance Certificate! This page is designed to give an overview of your pathway based on your starting quarter. Click on one of the desired tabs below to view the course schedule. This information may be subject to change at any time without notice. Please contact your adviser for more information regarding the courses.

Bookstore Information

a picture of an open book Information regarding the materials can be found at the RTC bookstore. Just fill in the course information and you will be set!

The bookstore has what you need in regards to materials so be sure to check it out! It is always better to be prepared than to wait last second to buy your materials!

General Overview

When can I start? Fall (September), Winter (January), or Spring (April)

How long is the program? 1 to 2 quarters (3 to 6 months) for 23 credits

Some financial aid programs do not support this program because it is so short. Talk to an adviser about different ways to pay for school.

When do classes meet? Classes have a variety of options, meeting days and times.

You will learn electrical theory and related math so you can start to diagnose and solve electrical problems in industrial settings. Graduates of this program are prepared for entry-level or trainee positions as maintenance electricians or helpers.

What is the average salary?

$47,500 annually in the Seattle-Bellevue-Tacoma area. Most maintenance and repair helpers earn at least $32,810; there is a wide salary range. As you gain experience and promotions you will earn more.

Who can I contact with questions?

New students, please visit our Zoom lobby (Links to an external site.) to talk with someone by video chat, or e-mail our advising department.
For current students, please visit RTC's advising page (Links to an external site and look for the faculty counselor assigned to Electrical Plant Maintenance.

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Overall Materials Needed:

Access to a functioning laptop or computer (you may use computers on the RTC campus)
Working internet connection
Calculator ($15)
Textbooks and software (approximately $425)

Grade or GPA Requirements: To graduate, you must earn a minimum 1.0 grade in each class and have a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA.

Financial Aid Eligibility Warning

This specific program may not be eligible for federal financial aid because it is too short. Please talk to your adviser about different ways to pay for tuition.

Materials Warning

Some materials on this page are listed as TBD, which means that the materials have yet to be determined. Please consult your instructor on what textbooks or materials are required for the class. If you rent a textbook, make sure you return it by the deadline. If you purchase a textbook, you can sell it back to the RTC bookstore -- but make sure that you won't need the book again for classes in the future!

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Certificate Requirements

**Grand Total Estimate: $3,688**
Course ID	Course Name	Materials	Credits
CBE 101	Fundamentals of Electricity and Lab (Offered online synchronous day, asynchronous evenings, and in person evenings)	YES	6
CBE 102	Advanced Electrical and Lab	YES	5
MEC 109	Programmable Logic Controls - Siemens (Offered in person/evening)	YES	3
MEC 114	Programmable Logic Controls - Allen Bradley I and Lab (Offered in person/evenings)	YES	4
MEC 204	Motor Controls Principles and Lab (Offered in person/day)	YES	5

Fall Quarter Available Classes

Fall Quarter Course Information
Course ID	Course Name	Modality	Materials	Credits
CBE 101	Fundamentals of Electricity and Lab	Online day, Online evenings, In person evenings	YES	6
MEC 109	Programmable Logic Controls - Siemens	Offered in person evenings	YES	3
MEC 114	Programmable Logic Controls - Allen Bradley I and Lab	Offered in person evenings	YES	4
MEC 204	Motor Controls Principles and Lab	Offered in person day	YES	5

Winter Quarter Available Classes

Winter Quarter Course Information


Course ID	Course Name	Modalities	Materials	Credits
CBE 101	Fundamentals of Electricity and Lab	Online day, Online evenings, In person evenings	YES	6
CBE 102*	Advanced Electrical and Lab *CBE 101 required prerequisite course	Offered online synchronous day or asynchronous night	YES	5
MEC 114	Programmable Logic Controls - Allen Bradley I and Lab	Offered in person evenings	YES	4
MEC 204	Motor Controls Principles and Lab	Offered in person day	YES	5

Spring Quarter Classes Available

Spring Quarter Course Information


Course ID	Course Name	Modalities	Materials	Credits
CBE 101	Fundamentals of Electricity and Lab	Online day, Online evenings, In person evenings	YES	6
CBE 102*	Advanced Electrical and Lab *CBE 101 required prerequisite course	Offered online synchronous day or asynchronous night	YES	5
MEC 114	Programmable Logic Controls - Allen Bradley I and Lab	Offered in person evenings	YES	4

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