Electrical Technology (OSA)
Occupational Skills Award (OSA)
LSC-Tomball
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Electrical Technology (OSA) is an Occupational Skills Award (OSA) program offered by Lone Star College in Tomball, TX. The program takes 12 credit hours to complete, with a total tuition of $1,332.
Program Overview
- If you have been fascinated by electricity, then you might want to look at a career as an electrician. Electricians enjoy one of the higher paid specialty-industry fields with a solid future as America becomes more dependent on consistent and well-maintained supplies of electricity.
- There are two general types of electrical work: Construction work, which includes reading blueprints, wiring, installing, and testing electrical systems; and
- Maintenance work, which involves troubleshooting, testing, fixing and upgrading already installed, improperly functioning, electrical systems.
- Program Highlights
- Some electricians become electrical inspectors, enter teaching programs, or work as construction consultants. A few enter training programs to become contractors. Electricians are also finding that their profession is becoming linked with those who do computer and telecommunications wiring. Over 15 percent of electricians take additional classes on telecommunications systems, wiring, and electrical interfaces.
- Specialized electrician courses are offered that emphasize application more than theoretical development. The courses complement on-the-job training and mirror real world situations by providing classroom studies with hands-on applications in high-tech laboratories. The program also works with local electrician providers/companies to ensure that the class focus meets their needs and on preparing the student to pass the Texas State Licensing exam.
- Credentials and Careers
- The Occupational Skills Certificate provides the basic skills necessary to enter the electrical industry.
- The Level 1 Certificate concentrates on Residential and Light Commercial applications in the electrical field.
- The Level 2 Certificate concentrates on Commercial and Industrial applications in the electrical field.
- The AAS degree provides an academic entry into the Technical and Technician area of skills in the electrical field.
- Transferability
- Program graduates may further their education at Lone Star College by applying to the Bachelor of Applied Science in Energy, Manufacturing, and Trades Management.
- General education courses (Core) are designated for easy transfer to Texas public institutions and applicable to requirements at private and out-of-state institutions.
- Technical coursework may be transferable to other institutions.
- Please consult with a program advisor for more information about transferability.
Program Schedule
- This award requires 12 credit hours in total.
- Lone Star College reports 224 contact hours for this award.
- Lone Star College's program page states this award is offered at: LSC-Houston North, LSC-North Harris, LSC-Tomball.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Interpret electrical blueprints.
- Demonstrate proper electrical safety procedures.
- Determine electrical values for circuits using Ohms Law.
- Explain the proper installation of devices according to the National Electrical Code (NEC).
- Demonstrate proper grounding methods and calculate overcurrent protection.
Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Information
- Tuition shown is the in-district rate of $111.00 per credit hour for 12 credit hours.
- Out-of-district Texas residents pay $249.00 per credit hour ($2,988.00); international and out-of-state students pay $313.00 per credit hour ($3,756.00).
- Lab fees vary by course and liability insurance, uniforms and supplies vary by program, so Lone Star College publishes no all-in total for this award. Tuition above excludes them.
- Financial aid and payment plans are available to most students.
- Application fee: none. Lone Star College applications are free.
Program Notes
- Students who are classified as First Time in College (FTIC) will complete EDUC 1300 - Learning Framework: First Year Experience.
- Students who are not classified as First Time in College (FTIC) and have not yet demonstrated college-level readiness in reading and writing, will complete EDUC 1300 - Learning Framework: First Year Experience.
Career outlook
Government figures for Electricians · typical entry education: High school diploma or equivalent. These describe the occupation, not this school's graduates.
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$55,890
median salary in Texas
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2023.
$61,590
median salary nationally
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Electricians.
+11%
projected change in employment, 2023–2033
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Projections.
742,580
people employed in this occupation nationally
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2024.
Related job titles
- Airport Electrician
- Antenna Installer
- Antenna Rigger
- Commercial Electrician
- Conduit Installer
- Conduit Mechanic
- Construction Electrician
- Control Electrician
- Conventional System Lightning Protection Technician
Titles reported for this occupation by O*NET. Not a list of jobs this program guarantees.
Required Courses
| Subject # | Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | ||
| ELPT1311 | Basic Electrical Theory | 3 |
| ELPT1315 | Electrical Calculations I | 3 |
| ELPT1321 | Intro Electrical Safety and Tools | 3 |
| ELPT1325 | National Electrical Code I | 3 |
| Subtotal | 12 | |
| Program Total | 12 | |