Electrician-Construction

DIPLOMA, 74 CREDITS

Riverland’s Electrician-Construction Program prepares students for entry-level careers in construction and maintenance electrical work. Taught by licensed Master Electricians, the program offers hands-on experience—including wiring a new house—and covers key skills like reading blueprints, diagnosing systems, and ensuring code compliance. With strong industry partnerships and high job demand, graduates are well-positioned for careers in residential, commercial, and industrial settings.

Location: Albert Lea
Program Starts: Fall
Course Plan: Four Semesters
Faculty:
Josh Christenson | 507-379-3361 | joshua.christenson@riverland.edu
Luke Mulder | 507-379-3366 | Luke.Mulder@riverland.edu
Admissions: 507-433-0600 | admissions@riverland.edu
Call or e-mail our Admissions Information Center for more information. We'll help get you started.

Required Core Courses
ELEC1702	Theory I	4 CR
ELEC1703	Electrical Lab	2 CR
ELEC1705	Electricial Theory II	4 CR
ELEC1707	Electrical Safety	1 CR
ELEC1713	Construction Blueprint Reading	2 CR
ELEC1714	Conduit	3 CR
ELEC1715	Residential Wiring I	5 CR
ELEC1723	Residential Wiring II	5 CR
ELEC1728	National Electrical Code I	4 CR
ELEC1746	Power Electronics	3 CR
ELEC2701	Electric Motors I	3 CR
ELEC2702	Structured Wiring	2 CR
ELEC2703	Electric Motor Controls I	3 CR
ELEC2706	Motor Controls II	4 CR
ELEC2710	House Wiring Project I (Rough-in)	.5 CR
ELEC2711	House Wiring Project II (Finish)	.5 CR
ELEC2717	Transformers	2 CR
ELEC2721	Industrial Wiring	2 CR
ELEC2723	Electric Motors II	2 CR
ELEC2745	Programmable Logic Controllers I	3 CR
ELEC2750	Programmable Logic Controllers II	3 CR
ELEC2780	Commercial Wiring I	3 CR
ELEC2785	Commercial Wiring II	3 CR
ELEC2790	National Electrical Code II	3 CR
GSCL1270	Employment Search Skills	1 CR
GSCM1510	Workplace Human Relations	2 CR
MATH1020	Technical Math	2 CR

For in-depth information including outcomes, program fees, course descriptions, and more please visit the Electrician-Construction program page at riverland.edu.