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
Information regarding the materials can be found at the RTC bookstore
Links to an external site.. 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? 2-3 quarters (6-9 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 Links to an external site. 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.
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
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 204/207 | Motor Controls Principles and Lab (Offered in person/day) | YES | 5 |
Fall Quarter Available Classes
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 207 | Controls and Instrumentation | Offered in person | YES | 4 |
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 109 | Programmable Logic Controls - Siemens | Offered in person Day |
YES | 3 |
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