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Both the CAS and AAS provide students the training necessary to enter the field of electrical wiring in residential, commercial, and industrial construction sites. Upon successful completion of the first two semesters, the student has met the requirements for the CAS. Successful completion of all four semesters meets the requirement for the AAS. Graduates are eligible for advanced placement into a registered apprentice position.Upon completion of this program, students will be able toAnalyze, configure, troubleshoot, and assist in designing and measuring electrical and electronic circuits and systems;Relate the National Electrical Code to wiring designs and explain how that design ensures safety;Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of three-phase and single-phase systems;Determine the proper grounding techniques to employ for various electrical devices and installations;Communicate clearly and effectively in speaking and writing with peers, engineers, teams, and customers using appropriate technologies including audio, visual, and graphic;Synthesize the theory and operation of transformers with single- and three-phase connections and alternating current machines; andDemonstrate the assembly and installation of photovoltaic systems.

An Occupational Skills Award (OSA) is the most basic sequence of courses that will prepare students for employment. Students are not able to declare an OSA as a major, or pursue one as an end goal. However, almost all OSAs are built into other certificates and/or majors, and they will be automatically awarded to students as they complete coursework in those certificates and/or majors.

The Welding and Inspection Technology curriculum provides students experience in welding and inspection technology as it pertains to assembly, manufacturing, energy, structural construction, and nondestructive testing. Nondestructive testing involves the inspection of material or a welding object in a manner that will not impair its future usefulness using one of the NDT test methods: visual inspection, liquid penetrant, magnetic particle, eddy current, ultrasonic, and radiographic testing. This program provides education and training in common cutting and welding processes; AWS welding standards; and OXYFUEL, SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, and FCAW processes. Structural, pipe and plate welding; nondestructive testing and inspection; blueprint reading and communications; and math competencies are also emphasized.Upon completion of this program, students will be able toDescribe and demonstrate safe and proper use of each type of welding equipment;Select and demonstrate various joining processes;Read and interpret welding blueprints using a systemic process;Estimate type, quantity, cost, and weight of a welded fabrication from information on a blueprint;Demonstrate proper transport, setup, adjustment, and use of all cutting and welding equipment;Use current industry technology to test and repair welding related equipment;Demonstrate proficiency in OXYFUEL, SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, and FCAW processes;Recognize, inspect, and document proper applications of welding processes;Demonstrate techniques and devices for controlling heat effects during welding;Consistently use equipment safely in the performance of nondestructive testing;Demonstrate proficiency in the use of nondestructive testing equipment and processes; andUse current AWS, ASME, and ASNT codes, welding procedures, and recommended practices.

Acquire all the skills offered during CCAT's Additive Workflows Training program. On route to this credential, you will complete training focused on applications of additive manufacturing, design for additive manufacturing, and building an additive business case. Program Outcomes: 1. Additive Manufacturing Online Foundational courses provide learners with the essential concepts and principles needed to design and produce additive and 3D-printed prototypes, work-in-progress (WIP) tools, and finished parts. 2. Participants will learn advanced technologies for additive part design, DfAM, and topology optimization.3. Explore key AM business cases and learn to evaluate the costs and benefits of additive technology adoption, helping them understand the value proposition for their organization.4. Understand the core design principles specific to extrusion-based additive manufacturing, including layer-based construction and material flow dynamics.5. Gain proficiency in optimizing workflows for resin-based 3D printing, ensuring efficient production from digital design to final cured product. 6. Understand the specific design strategies required for powder-based additive manufacturing, including considerations for powder flow, layer fusion, and part geometry.7. Understand the principles and processes of Directed Energy Deposition (DED), including how the technology works and its various applications.

This course provides a comprehensive, hands-on introduction to reading electrical prints and wiring control cabinets. Students will gain practical experience by assembling a complete, functional control cabinet featuring an Allen Bradley PLC and PanelView HMI with ethernet communication. The curriculum covers all aspects of panel-building, including wire termination, wire sizing, wire color coding, standard industrial connector forms and nomenclature, raceway utilization, and more. Emphasis is placed on safety, precision, and adherence to industry standards. The primary objective of this course is to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to interpret electrical prints and proficiently wire control cabinets. Students will learn to assemble a control system from start to finish, understand and apply various wiring techniques, and ensure all work meets professional standards. The course aims to enhance students’ technical skills in wire preparation, electrical bonding, and the use of hand tools, while also providing a strong foundation in electrical theory and print reading.

This certificate is designed for students with little or no drafting experience who want to work with mechanical drawings. The certificate also includes a study of engineering materials or manufacturing processes.

Launch a promising career as an industrial or manufacturing supervisor, production-planning technician, or methods and standards technician.

Looking to start a new career in electrical or advance your existing skillset? The Electrical Training Program at Bucks County Community College gives you hands-on experience at our state-of-the-art facility in Bristol, PA.Offering introductory, intermediate, and advanced sections, you can take one or all three levels or join the level based on your experience. No electrical experience is necessary to apply to Level 1. Our experienced instructors will guide you and help you build a strong foundation for your future career. These electrical trainings provide foundational and fundamental learning and are not training a participant to be an electrician.

The Metals Fabrication and Welding Technology program provides students with a working knowledge of the various tools, equipment and modern techniques used in the metals fabrication, mechanical installation and welding industries. The proper application of various layout, fabrication and assembly techniques for specific designs in sheet metal, plate, structural metals and pipe will be stressed. Students will design, estimate, fabricate and install projects relative to air handling systems, structural and miscellaneous fabricated systems. Proper and safe work habits must be developed due to the nature of the equipment necessary to be successful in the industry.The understanding and mastery of layout techniques is an essential component for success in the Metals Fabrication and Welding fields. Therefore, disciplines in the basic, parallel line, radial line and triangulation methods of layout are covered. Also, instruction in blueprint reading relative to the manufacturing and construction industries will be required. Included are components in drafting, orthographic projection and symbol interpretation. Gas metal arc, shielded metal arc, gas tungsten arc, oxy-acetylene and flux core arc welding will be studied and practiced to allow students to obtain skills for a total understanding of fabricated projects from design through the final assembly processes.

The Programmable Controllers Certificate of Achievement is intended for individuals who need to enhance their existing related experience in manufacturing technology.

Job Corps’ Painting, Pre-Apprentice training program teaches students the skills like how to apply paint, stain and coatings to walls and ceilings, buildings, bridges or other items such as cars, jewelry and ceramics, use machinery to apply the paints or use scaffolding and raise ladders, fill holes and cracks with plaster and putty, and utilize simple math to calculate dimensions. This program specifically prepares students for a Registered Apprenticeship after graduation. Students who complete the Painting, Pre-Apprentice training program can earn industry-recognized credentials from organizations such as the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) and certifications in construction safety from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

Job Corps’ Electrical training program teaches students the skills needed to work with electrical systems in homes, businesses and factories, including how to install, maintain and repair electrical power, communications, lighting and control systems in places of all sizes, read blueprints and diagrams and will need to follow state and local building regulations, and use various hand tools and power tools. These skills prepare students for jobs as electricians across industries, including in the construction, manufacturing or engineering industries. Students who complete the Electrical training program can earn industry-recognized credentials from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and certifications in construction health and safety from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).