Electrical Installation and Maintenance Technology

Welcome to Electrical Installation and Maintenance Technology Program at Kaua'i Community College!

The Electrical Installation and Maintenance Technology (EIMT) program is comprehensive and fulfills the requirements for entry-level positions in the electrical field.  EIMT provides technical knowledge needed as well as the essential hands-on skills that meet the condition for achieving success in the electrical field. Emphasis is placed on wiring in accordance with both the provisions contained in the National Electrical Code and the energy conservation codes. Successful completion of the EIMT program will prepare an individual to take the State of Hawai‘i Maintenance Electrician License test.

Electricity has become a necessity of everyday life on the island of Kaua’i. We take it for granted until it is gone and no longer available. Even during our local power outages we depend on battery operated equipment to meet our needs. A workforce of many occupations is the backbone of the system so we can live a life with the comforts of this energy source without realizing it is always available at our beckoning call. If you look at the energy system on the island six major electrical occupations exists to make sure that energy is available to all.

Linemen and Utility Engineers
Install and maintain the distribution and transmission lines that move power from the power plant to the hotels, business, or home. 

Journey-Person Electrician
Install the service, feeders and branch circuits on construction sites. These circuits provide power, lighting, controls and other electrical equipment in small businesses, commercial and industrial construction sites on the island.

Security, Fire and Telecommunication Installer Technicians
Install circuits and equipment for telephones, computer networks, video distribution systems, security and access control systems and other low voltage systems under 50 Volts. 

Residential Wiremen
Specialize in installing all of the electrical systems in single-family and multi-family houses or dwellings.
     
Solar Installation Technician
Installs solar photovoltaic panels, racks, inverters and equipment vital to the renewable energy resources available on the island.

Maintenance Electricians and Facility Engineers
Maintain the systems after installation and keep the systems in top working condition. How can I get a job in one of these occupations?

There are many minor occupations that require a knowledge of how electricity works to perform tasked associated with that trade. Individual certificates are available to meet those needs. including how to maintain and repair electrical equipment. Installation of solar energy systems. Automation and Programmable Logic Controllers in Industrial Motor Controls are just a few of the topics covered.

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:

1. Read and understand blueprints sufficiently to use them to plan a project.
2. Select materials properly for a given project that comply with published codes and deliver energy efficient outcomes.
3. Maintain and care for the tools required in the electrical industry.
4. Utilize Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and State safety regulations to minimize risk and protect self and others.
5. Communicate successfully orally and in writing using computer technology.
6. Demonstrate the craftsmanship standards of dependability, punctuality, and quality.

GUIDED PATHWAYS TO COMPLETION

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