Program Overview
Kennebec Valley Community College offers Electrical Technology through an Associate of Applied Science degree and a certificate. Both routes teach the technical knowledge and manual skills used to install and maintain residential, commercial, and industrial electrical systems. The current catalog sets the degree at 64 credits and the certificate at 34 credits. Its suggested sequence spans four semesters for the degree and two semesters for the certificate, and the AAS is designed for full-time study. Current wiring classes meet in Frye Building at Fairfield Campus. Students complete hands-on work using required tools and equipment.
Curriculum Highlights
The certificate sequence covers construction print reading, electrical circuits, wiring practices, the National Electrical Code, technical mathematics, technical writing, rotating machines and transformers, and electrical motor control. The degree includes additional study in electronics, industrial control systems, advanced electrical code, instrumentation, and photovoltaic and small-wind electrical systems. General education includes communication, ethics, economics, and personal finance. Graduation requires a minimum C in designated core courses and a final GPA of at least 2.0. The program emphasizes troubleshooting, professional responsibility, and clear communication in electrical work.
Admission Requirements
Begin with the college's application and entrance-requirements pages. KVCC requests official high school or equivalency records and any previous college transcripts. The college uses academic records, college-level experience, and available test scores to make placement decisions; additional placement assessments may be required after admission. The Electrical Wiring Practices I course also requires a Maine helper electrical license; confirm this course requirement with faculty. Students who completed a two-year electrical program at a secondary career and technical center may qualify for credit for Electrical Wiring Practices I after consulting program faculty.
Cost & Financial Aid
The published tuition schedule lists $96 per credit for Maine residents, $192 for nonresidents, and $144 for eligible New England Regional Student Program participants. These are tuition rates, rather than complete program prices. Separate student-services and comprehensive fees, insurance, books, and required tools affect the amount a student pays. Required hands-on tools and equipment are an additional expense. Use the tuition and aid pages to check residency treatment, current charges, and assistance for the chosen award.
Career Outcomes
The school identifies entry-level opportunities in construction electrical work, maintenance electrical work, and electrical or instrumentation technician positions. Its training addresses installing wiring and service panels, connecting equipment, reading blueprints, and troubleshooting electrical problems. The degree and certificate are college awards; applicants should discuss the intended employment route and any separate licensing requirements with the appropriate authority. Enrollment Services can help with the next admission step at 207-453-5822.