Variable Frequency Drives Technician (VFD1) Certificate

Not Admitting New Students Into The Program

Campus Availability and Advisement:

• Whitfield Murray Campus Advisor: Michael Edwards

Program Description:

The Variable Frequency Drives Technician Certificate will give students an understanding of motor drive theory as well as comprehensive hands-on applications using 8 different motor drives including AC and DC drives. Students will take courses on DC circuits, AC circuits, Solid State Devices and Variable Frequency Motor Drives. This will prepare them for a career as an Electrician Technician 3 or equivalent.

Entrance Date:

Fall Semester

Required Courses (21 Credit Hours)

ELCR 1010	Direct Current Circuits	6
ELCR 1020	Alternating Current Circuits	7
ELCR 1030	Solid State Devices	5
ELCR 2120	Motor Controls	3

Total Credit Hours: 21 Minimum Credit Hours for Graduation