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Electromechanical Technology
Consultant: Jon Waleski
860- 807-2179
jon.waleski@ct.gov

Guidelines for Reviewing Occupational Experiences

  1. Eight years of relevant, varied, hands on Electromechanical Technologies experience.  It is important that the applicant show evidence of experience that covers all areas in the program description in order to effectively teach the approved Electromechanical Technologies curriculum. 
  2. Apprentice training or formal training (college or technical institutes) can count up to five years.  Formal training could be applied for coursework directly associated with Electromechanical Technologies.  Transcript review should determine percentage of time devoted to information Electromechanical Technologies and be applied appropriately.  Two thousand (2,000) hours of apprentice training equals one year based on letter of completion from the Connecticut Labor Department.
  3. No trade license required. 
  4. Part-time job experience counts as ½.
  5. A #090 endorsement for the Instructor position is required. A #110 endorsement for the Department Head position is required.
  6. Combined experience cannot be counted to obtain multiple endorsements.  Requirement is eight years for each subject area.
  7. If applicant shows experience on only a few areas of Electromechanical Technologies, this clearly shows that he/she cannot teach all areas of the curriculum.

Electromechanical Technology
Program Description

EXPLORATORY AND INTRODUCTION TO ELECTROMECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY
All Grade 9 students go through the Exploratory Program.  Please see page 7 for more detail. Students deciding to enter the electromechanical technology field will be exposed to the basics of safety and sanitation, as well as equipment identification and use. Students are introduced to mechanisms and a wide variety of electromechanical principles and practices. Safety, hand tool and digital multi-meter use are demonstrated and practiced. Technology-related mathematics, reading, writing, vocabulary, blueprint reading and science are integrated throughout the curriculum.

BASICS OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC CIRCUITRY, MOTORS, GENERATORS, MOTOR CONTROLS AND POWER SUPPLIES
In Grade 10, students learn circuit interpretation, design and construction through the use of computer assisted training and simulators. Principles of direct current (DC), alternating current (AC), magnetism, semiconductors and electronic devices are taught and practiced. Students demonstrate the ability to use test equipment to measure electrical and mechanical variables. Students continue to receive instruction in safety requirements and demonstrate sound safety practices. Technology-related mathematics, reading, writing, vocabulary, blueprint reading and science are integrated throughout the curriculum.

SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES, PNEUMATICS, ROBOTICS AND PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLERS, HYDRAULICS AND NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
In Grade 11, students are instructed and demonstrate skills in construction and diagnostic repair of direct current (DC) motors, alternating current (AC) motors, motor controls, hydraulics and pneumatic devices and equipment. Motor control design use and troubleshooting are taught and practiced with simulators and motor controls. The National Electrical Code (NEC) is presented through basic projects, and students demonstrate analytical skills needed to verify or troubleshoot residential and commercial low- and high-voltage wiring, including commercial and residential alarm and automation systems. Students will perform in-school electromechanical projects for customers. Students continue to receive instruction in safety requirements and demonstrate sound safety practices.  Students reaching an acceptable level of proficiency may be eligible for Work Based Learning (WBL).  Technology-related mathematics, reading, writing, vocabulary and science are integrated throughout the curriculum.

DIGITAL ELECTRONICS, ROBOTICS, APPLIANCE REPAIR, REFRIGERATION, PROGRAMMED LOGIC CONTROLLLERS, AND VARIABLE SPEED DRIVES
In Grade 12, robotics, programmable logic controllers (PLC), and variable speed drives are taught. Motor controls, hydraulics, pneumatics and electrical theories are applied to the field of major appliance repair. Students are trained in preparation for their Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Section 608 refrigeration certification, Level 1. Digital electronics are instructed and practiced.  Service documentation is developed and tested. Students are instructed in preventative maintenance schedules, and proper maintenance procedures are practiced. Troubleshooting, part nomenclature, interpretation and application of schematics, and proper service techniques are refined. Students continue to receive instruction in safety requirements and demonstrate sound safety practices. Students will demonstrate the ability to complete a job application and interview and have entry-level job readiness and trade skills. Students will perform in-school electromechanical projects for customers. Each student will take the National Occupational Competency Testing Institute (NOCTI) exam, which is a performance-based test. Students reaching an acceptable level of proficiency may be eligible for Work Based Learning (WBL).  Technology-related mathematics, reading, writing, vocabulary and science are integrated throughout the curriculum.