Locomotive Electrical Systems LE51, Technical Certificate of Credit

Program Description

The Locomotive Electrical Systems certificate is designed to prepare students to work as electrical technicians in the rail industry with specific knowledge and skills for diesel/electric locomotives. Upon completion of this technical certificate of credit students will be trained for entry-level positions in the rail industry as locomotive electrical technicians.

Admission Requirements

Minimum Required Age	18
High School Diploma or GED Required	Yes
Placement Scores for Regular Admission (Accuplacer)	English	Reading	Math	Algebra
	60	55	34	NA

Employment Condition

Federal regulations require Railroad employees to be at least 19 years of age.

Location(s)

Waycross

Required Courses

IDFC 1007	Industrial Safety Procedures	2
RRTC 1010	Introduction to the Railroad Industry	4
RRTC 1020	Locomotive Electrical Systems	4
ELCR 2120	Motor Controls	3

Select One of the following DC/AC Options

OR

Select one of the DC following courses:

IDFC 1011	Direct Current I	3
IDSY 1101	DC Circuit Analysis	3
	AND

Select one of the AC following courses:

ELTR 1020	Alternating Current Fundamentals	3
IDFC 1012	Alternating Current I	3
IDSY 1105	AC Circuit Analysis	3

Total Credit Hours: 18