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Level I Certificate - Electrical Assistant

2025-2026 Guided Pathway

First Year Fall Semester (16 Credit Hours Total)

Fall Semester

1st 8 Week Courses

First Year Fall - First 8 Weeks
Course Name Credit Hours Term Taken Grade Core Curriculum
OSHT 1391 - Special Topics in Occupational Safety and Health Technology 3 -

DFTG 1305 - Introduction to Technical Drawing or

ENGR 1304 - Engineering Graphics I

3 -

2nd 8 Week Courses

First Year Fall - Second 8 Weeks
Course Name Credit Hours Term Taken Grade Core Curriculum

CETT 1307 - Fundamentals of Electronics or

ELPT 1357 - Industrial Wiring

3 -

CETT 1409 - DC-AC Circuits or

ENGR 2406 - Introduction to Digital Systems

4 -
INMT 1305 - Introduction to Industrial Maintenance 3 -
Total Credit Hours: 16
Grand Total Credit Hours: 16

Program Information

Educational Outlook

The Electrical Assistant (LV1) certificate prepares students for entry-level positions supporting an electrician and performing general maintenance duties. An electrician assistant responsibilities include preparing and assisting with tools at a job site, cutting, stripping, and bending electrical wire, tracing shorted circuits using a test meter, checking for loose connections or missing insulation, and making repairs.

Career Outlook

Potential career opportunities with this certificate:

Electrical Assistant/Helper - $31,265 w/Certificate

Based on entry-level jobs in Central Texas - https://texaswages.com/WDAWages