Program Information
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Location: Downtown Milwaukee Campus
- Pathway: Manufacturing, Construction & Transportation
- Program Code: 31-413-1
- Offering: In-Person
- Degree Type: Technical Diploma
- Start Dates: August/January
About the Electricity Diploma
DESCRIPTION
Learn skills needed for entry-level electrician positions in industry and the building trades. This program does not substitute for an electrical apprenticeship, but does offer you the basic knowledge needed to begin working for some electrical contractors.
Some graduates use the training as a step toward an electrician apprenticeship.
Additional program details: Skills and aptitudes necessary for success include normal physical strength, good manual dexterity, and the ability to climb without fear of heights. Normal vision, including color perception, is important.
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Career Outlook
Related Programs
Electrical Power Distribution/ Line Mechanic
Help keep the power on – this program prepares you for entry-level electrical line worker positions in industry. Although completion of this program does not substitute for an electrical apprenticeship, it does offer the basic knowledge needed to begin working for some electrical utilities, contractors and in related trades.
Detailed Program Information
2025-26 Curriculum
| Course | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ELECTY-308 | Basic Skills for Electrical Wiring ‡ | 2 |
| ELECTY-310 | Cable Wiring ‡ | 2 |
| ELECTY-312 | Electrical Raceway Installation ‡ | 2 |
| ELECTY-340 | Electrical Code Fundamentals 1 ‡ | 2 |
| ELECTY-378 | Construction Blueprint Reading ‡ | 1 |
| ELECTY-392 | Principles of Electricity (or) ELECTY-390 Principles of Electricity 1 and ELECTY-391 Principles of Electricity 2 |
5 |
| ELECTY-314 | Electrical Service Installation ‡ | 1 |
| ELECTY-328 | Electric Motor Control Wiring ‡ | 2 |
| ELECTY-341 | Electrical Code Fundamentals 2 ‡ | 1 |
| ELECTY-382 | Electrical Equipment Circuit Analysis ‡ | 1 |
| ELECTY-384 | Electrical Design and Estimating ‡ | 1 |
| ELECTY-386 | Solid State Devices ‡ | 2 |
| ELECTY-394 | Electrical Apparatus ‡ | 4 |
| ENG-340 |
Workplace Communication (or) ENG-195 Written Communication ‡ |
2 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 28 |
‡ Prerequisite required.
Program curriculum requirements are subject to change.
Current MATC students should consult their Academic Program Plan for specific curriculum requirements.
To see course descriptions, class times and locations, visit the full course catalog (link).
Already a student? You can visit Self-Service (link) and choose Student Planning to register for classes.
DIGITAL BADGES
Upon completion of specified coursework, students may be eligible for the following digital badge(s):
2025-2026 Program Flyer
Links & Resources
Important Dates
Deadlines and important dates can be found on:
Cost & Aid Deadlines
Also, you can find dates and deadlines on the MATC Calendar
Program Outcomes
- Apply electrical theory
- Install electrical equipment in a residential setting
- Install electrical equipment in a commercial setting
- Analyze industrial equipment
Admission Requirements
Waiting List
This program admits students via a waiting list process.
- Program capacity is 54 total: 36 in the day session and 18 in the evening session.
- Waiting time is one semester.
Scholarships
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