Welcome to Electrical Installation and Maintenance Technology Program at Kaua'i Community College!
The EIMT program equips you for entry-level electrician jobs with the technical knowledge and hands-on skills to meet industry standards (National Electrical Code & energy conservation codes). This prepares you for the State of Hawai'i Maintenance Electrician License test.
Electrical Keeps Kaua'i Running
Electricity is essential, yet invisible. Imagine life without it! The EIMT program helps you become part of the island's electrical workforce (one of six key professions):
- Linemen & Utility Engineers: Install & maintain power lines.
- Journey-Person Electricians: Install electrical systems in buildings.
- Security & Telecom Technicians: Install low-voltage systems.
- Residential Wiremen: Install electrical systems in homes.
- Solar Installation Technicians: Install solar power systems.
- Maintenance Electricians: Maintain electrical systems.
Want to join them?
The EIMT program is your first step. We also offer individual certificates for specific electrical skills, like solar energy system installation or industrial motor controls.
Program Admission Requirements:
ENG 100L or ENG 106 and either qualified for MATH 82X or higher or concurrent enrollment in MATH 75X or higher; or (2) Approval of instructor.
PROGRAM STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:
- Read and understand blueprints sufficiently to use them to plan a project.
- Select materials properly for a given project that comply with published codes and deliver energy efficient outcomes.
- Maintain and care for the tools required in the electrical industry.
- Utilize Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and State safety regulations to minimize risk and protect self and others.
- Communicate successfully orally and in writing using computer technology.
- Demonstrate the craftsmanship standards of dependability, punctuality, and quality.
GUIDED PATHWAYS TO COMPLETION
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Electrical Installation and Maintenance Technology Associate in Applied Science Degree (AAS), 62 credits
Fall Semester 1
- BLPR 122 - Blueprint Reading (3 credits)
- EIMT 121 - Electrical Fundamentals (3 credits)
- EIMT 123 - Wiring Materials, Methods and NEC Codes (3 credits)
- FENG 120 - Facility Safety and Accident Prevention (1 credits)
- Social Environment: AAS Core Options (3 credits)
- Thinking, Reasoning, and Mathematics: A.A.S. Core Options (3 credits)
Note:
- Thinking, Reasoning, and Mathematics: QM 108 is recommended.
- EIMT 131 - Residential Installation Theory (4 credits)
- EIMT 135 - Residential Installation Lab (6 credits)
- EIMT 151 - Industrial Motor Controls (3 credits)
- Communication: AAS Core Options (3 credits)
- EIMT 145 - Commercial Installation Theory (4 credits)
- EIMT 147 - Commercial Installation Lab (6 credits)
- EIMT 170 or FENG 130 (3 credits)
- Cultural Environment: AAS Core Options (3 credits)
- EIMT 153 - AC/DC Systems and Equipment (6 credits)
- FENG 123 - Plumbing Basics and Repair (2 credits)
- EIMT 175 or FENG 140 (3 credits)
- Natural Environment: A.A.S. Core Options (3 credits)
Note:
- Natural Environment: PHYS 101 is recommended.
Total credits: 62
Fall Semester 1
- BLPR 122 - Blueprint Reading (3 credits)
- EIMT 121 - Electrical Fundamentals (3 credits)
- EIMT 123 - Wiring Materials, Methods, and NEC Codes (3 credits)
- Thinking, Reasoning, and Mathematics: A.A.S. Core Options (3 credits)
Note:
- Thinking, Reasoning, and Mathematics: QM 108 is recommended.
Spring Semester 2
- EIMT 131 - Residential Installation Theory (4 credits)
- EIMT 135 - Residential Installation Lab (6 credits)
- EIMT 151 - Industrial Motor Controls (3 credits)
Fall Semester 3
- EIMT 145 - Commercial Installation Theory (4 credits)
- EIMT 147 - Commercial Installation Lab (6 credits)
- EIMT 170 - or FENG 130 (3 credits)
Spring Semester 4
- EIMT 153 - AC/DC Systems and Equipment (6 credits)
- EIMT 175 or FENG 140 (3 credits)
Total credits: 47
Electrical Installation and Maintenance Technology Certificate of Competence (CO), 18 credits
Fall Semester 1
- BLPR 122 - Blueprint Reading (3 credits)
- EIMT 123 - Wiring Materials, Methods and NEC Codes (3 credits)
- FENG 120 - Facility Safety and Accident Prevention (1 credits)
- EIMT 170 - or FENG 130 (3 credits)
Spring Semester 2
- EIMT 121 - Electrical Fundamentals (3 credits)
- EIMT 151 - Industrial Motor Controls (3 credits)
- FENG 123 - Plumbing Basics and Repair (2 credits)
Total credits: 18
Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Certificate of Competence (CO), 21 credits
Fall Semester 1
- BLPR 122 - Blueprint Reading (3 credits)
- EIMT 123 - Wiring Materials, Methods and NEC Codes (3 credits)
- FENG 120 - Facility Safety and Accident Prevention (1 credits)
- FENG 130 - Basic Fundamentals of Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (3 credits)
Spring Semester 2
- EIMT 121 - Electrical Fundamentals (3 credits)
- EIMT 151 - Industrial Motor Controls (3 credits)
- FENG 123 - Plumbing Basics and Repair (2 credits)
- FENG 140 Commercial Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Diagnostics (3 credits)
Total credits: 21
Solar Energy Technology Technician Certificate of Competence (CO), 15 credits
Fall Semester 1
- EIMT 123 - Wiring Materials, Methods and NEC Codes (3 credits)
- EIMT 170 - Renewable Energy PV (3 credits)
- FENG 120 - Facility Safety and Accident Prevention (1 credits)
Spring Semester 2
- EIMT 121 - Electrical Fundamentals (3 credits)
- EIMT 175 - Advanced Renewable Energy PV (3 credits)
- FENG 123 - Plumbing Basics and Repair (2 credits)
Total credits: 15
