Course Description
BCV0667 — Industrial Electrician is a Postsecondary Adult Vocational (PSAV) clock-hour course that prepares students for entry-level employment as an industrial electrician in manufacturing, processing, and large commercial facilities. As a PSAV course, it carries 0 college credits, with 300 clock hours as the unit of measurement; successful completion is documented on the student's official PSAV transcript and qualifies the student for the Occupational Completion Point (OCP-D) certificate in the FLDOE Electrician framework.
The course is the fourth and capstone Occupational Completion Point in the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) Electrician curriculum framework (Program I460314 / SCNS T400500), a 1,500-clock-hour PSAV program structured as: OCP-A Electrician Helper (BCV0603, 300 hours) → OCP-B Residential Electrician (BCV0640, 450 hours) → OCP-C Commercial Electrician (BCV0652, 450 hours) → OCP-D Industrial Electrician (BCV0667, 300 hours). Students entering OCP-D have already mastered electrical fundamentals, residential wiring, and commercial three-phase systems; BCV0667 extends competency into the higher-voltage, higher-current, motor-control-intensive systems characteristic of industrial occupancies.
Topics covered include three-phase power systems, transformers and transformer connections, polyphase motors and motor controls, motor starters and contactors, programmable logic controllers (PLC) wiring, variable frequency drives (VFDs), conduit bending for industrial occupancies, hazardous (classified) location wiring per Articles 500-516 of the National Electrical Code (NEC), grounding and bonding for industrial systems, motor protection devices, and industrial troubleshooting. Instruction consists of classroom theory and substantial hands-on laboratory work using motor-control trainers, transformer banks, and industrial wiring mock-ups. The course is offered at Florida technical colleges including Florida State College at Jacksonville, Marion Technical College, Atlantic Technical College, Pinellas Technical College, Sheridan Technical College, Fort Myers Technical College, and Lively Technical College.
Learning Outcomes
Required Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Apply electrical safety practices appropriate to the industrial environment, including OSHA general industry standards (29 CFR 1910 Subpart S — Electrical), NFPA 70E (Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace), lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures, arc-flash hazard recognition, and the use of arc-rated PPE.
- Apply provisions of the National Electrical Code (NEC) applicable to industrial installations, including Article 250 (Grounding and Bonding), Article 430 (Motors), Article 440 (Air-Conditioning and Refrigerating Equipment), Article 450 (Transformers), and Articles 500-516 (Hazardous Locations).
- Analyze three-phase power systems, including the relationships between line and phase voltages and currents in wye and delta configurations; calculate three-phase real, reactive, and apparent power.
- Identify and connect three-phase transformers, including delta-delta, wye-wye, delta-wye, and wye-delta connections; calculate primary and secondary voltages and currents; size transformer overcurrent protection per NEC Article 450.
- Identify, install, and troubleshoot three-phase induction motors, including squirrel-cage and wound-rotor designs; interpret nameplate data; verify proper rotation and connection.
- Install and troubleshoot across-the-line (full-voltage) motor starters, including magnetic contactors, overload relays (thermal and electronic), and start/stop control circuits with sealing contacts.
- Install and troubleshoot reduced-voltage starting methods, including primary resistor, autotransformer, wye-delta (star-delta), and part-winding starting.
- Wire and configure variable-frequency drives (VFDs) for three-phase induction motors, including input/output wiring, parameter programming, and basic troubleshooting.
- Identify and wire programmable logic controllers (PLCs) in industrial control applications, including discrete input/output wiring, sensor connection, and basic ladder-logic interpretation.
- Demonstrate industrial conduit bending for rigid metal conduit (RMC), intermediate metal conduit (IMC), and electrical metallic tubing (EMT), including offset, saddle, and segment bends; use mechanical and hydraulic benders for larger trade sizes.
- Apply grounding and bonding requirements for industrial systems per NEC Article 250, including grounding electrode systems, equipment grounding conductors, separately derived systems, and bonding for hazardous locations.
- Recognize and properly install wiring methods in hazardous (classified) locations, including Class I (gases and vapors), Class II (combustible dust), and Class III (combustible fibers) locations; identify Division 1 vs. Division 2 distinctions and select appropriate explosion-proof or intrinsically safe equipment.
- Apply systematic troubleshooting techniques to industrial electrical and motor-control circuits, including the use of digital multimeters, clamp-on ammeters, megohmmeters, and motor analyzers.
- Read and interpret industrial blueprints, single-line diagrams, schematic diagrams, ladder-logic diagrams, and wiring diagrams commonly used in industrial occupancies.
Optional Outcomes
Depending on institutional emphasis, students may also:
- Begin preparation for the Florida State Certified Electrical Contractor or Registered Electrical Contractor licensing examinations administered by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), Electrical Contractors Licensing Board.
- Begin preparation for NCCER (National Center for Construction Education and Research) Industrial Electrical Level certifications.
- Earn the OSHA 30-Hour General Industry card recognized by industrial employers.
- Survey industrial automation and SCADA systems, including HMI configuration and Modbus/Ethernet/IP industrial network basics.
- Apply power-quality measurement techniques, including harmonic analysis, voltage sag/swell recording, and the use of power-quality analyzers.
- Identify and install medium-voltage equipment basics (above 600 V), recognizing the heightened safety requirements and qualifications needed for medium-voltage work.
Major Topics
Required Topics
- Industrial Electrical Safety — OSHA 29 CFR 1910 Subpart S, NFPA 70E electrical safety, arc-flash hazard analysis, lockout/tagout procedures, arc-rated PPE selection.
- Advanced NEC Application — Articles 250, 430, 440, 450, 500-516; load calculations, conductor and conduit sizing, overcurrent protection, voltage drop calculations.
- Three-Phase Power Systems — wye and delta configurations, line vs. phase voltage and current, balanced and unbalanced loads, real/reactive/apparent power, power factor.
- Transformers and Transformer Connections — single-phase and three-phase transformer principles, delta-delta, wye-wye, delta-wye, and wye-delta connections, autotransformers, current and voltage transformers, transformer sizing and protection.
- Three-Phase Motors — squirrel-cage induction motor operation, wound-rotor motors, synchronous motors, motor nameplate data, rotation and lead identification, NEMA frame sizes.
- Across-the-Line Motor Starters — magnetic contactors, overload relays (thermal and electronic), start/stop control circuits with sealing contacts, two-wire and three-wire control, jogging and plugging.
- Reduced-Voltage Starting Methods — primary resistor, autotransformer, wye-delta (star-delta), part-winding, and solid-state soft starters.
- Variable-Frequency Drives (VFDs) — V/Hz and vector control principles, drive parameter programming, input filtering, output cabling, drive-related troubleshooting (harmonics, bearing currents).
- Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) — PLC architecture, discrete and analog I/O wiring, ladder-logic introduction, sensor and actuator interfacing, basic program reading.
- Industrial Conduit Bending — rigid metal conduit (RMC), intermediate metal conduit (IMC), electrical metallic tubing (EMT), polyvinyl chloride (PVC) conduit; offsets, saddles, segment bends; mechanical and hydraulic benders.
- Grounding and Bonding for Industrial Systems — NEC Article 250 application, grounding electrode systems, equipment grounding conductors, separately derived systems, isolated grounds, ground-fault protection of equipment (GFPE).
- Hazardous (Classified) Locations — Class I (gases/vapors), Class II (dusts), and Class III (fibers); Division 1 vs. Division 2; Zone classification; explosion-proof and intrinsically safe wiring methods; sealing fittings; equipment selection per NEC Articles 500-516.
- Industrial Troubleshooting — use of digital multimeters, clamp-on ammeters, megohmmeters, and motor analyzers; voltage drop method, half-split troubleshooting, motor failure analysis.
- Industrial Blueprint Reading — single-line diagrams, schematic diagrams (NEMA and IEC standards), ladder-logic diagrams, control-and-power wiring diagrams, panel-shop fabrication drawings.
Optional Topics
- Medium-Voltage Systems Basics — equipment above 600 V, switchgear, motor control centers (MCCs).
- Industrial Automation and SCADA — Modbus, EtherNet/IP, Profinet basics, HMI configuration.
- Power Quality — harmonics, voltage sag/swell, power-quality analyzers, mitigation strategies.
- Industrial Lighting — high-bay LED, high-intensity discharge legacy systems, photocell and occupancy-sensor controls.
- Electrical Distribution Equipment — switchboards, panelboards, motor control centers, busways, cable trays.
- Florida State Licensing Exam Preparation — DBPR Electrical Contractors Licensing Board examination content.
Resources & Tools
- FLDOE Electrician Framework (I460314 / T400500) — the official curriculum framework establishing the four Occupational Completion Points (Electrician Helper, Residential, Commercial, Industrial).
- National Electrical Code (NEC, NFPA 70) — current edition; the foundational reference for all electrical installation work in the United States.
- NFPA 70E — Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace — covers arc-flash hazard analysis, electrical safe work practices, and PPE requirements.
- OSHA 29 CFR 1910 Subpart S — federal occupational safety and health standards for electrical installations.
- NCCER Electrical Curriculum (nccer.org) — National Center for Construction Education and Research curriculum widely used by Florida technical colleges; includes Industrial Electrical Levels.
- Mike Holt's NEC Application and Industrial Wiring resources (mikeholt.com) — widely used in Florida electrician PSAV programs.
- Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), Electrical Contractors Licensing Board — Florida licensing requirements (myfloridalicense.com).
- Motor Control Trainers — Hampden, Lab-Volt, or Festo motor-control benchwork; magnetic contactor and overload assemblies; pilot-device kits (push buttons, selector switches, indicator lamps).
- PLC Trainers — Allen-Bradley MicroLogix or CompactLogix, Siemens S7, or equivalent; RSLogix/Studio 5000 or TIA Portal software.
- VFD Trainers — Allen-Bradley PowerFlex, Siemens Sinamics, or equivalent drives with three-phase induction motor loads.
- Conduit-Bending Equipment — hand benders for ½-1¼" trade sizes, mechanical "Chicago" benders for 1½-2", hydraulic benders for 2½" and larger.
- Test Equipment — digital multimeters, clamp-on ammeters (true-RMS), megohmmeters (Megger or equivalent), motor and phase rotation testers, ground-resistance testers.
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) — arc-rated clothing per NFPA 70E hazard category, safety glasses, face shields, voltage-rated gloves with leather protectors, hard hat with face shield, dielectric footwear.
Career Pathways
BCV0667 completes the FLDOE Electrician PSAV program and prepares students for industrial electrician employment across Florida's diverse industrial sectors. Successful completion supports entry into:
- Industrial Electrician (SOC 47-2111) — entry-level industrial electrician positions in manufacturing, processing, food production, paper/pulp, chemical, pharmaceutical, and water/wastewater treatment industries. Florida industrial electrician wages typically range from $22 to $35 per hour for entry-level positions, advancing to $40+ per hour for journeymen with experience and certifications.
- Florida Utility Industry — Duke Energy Florida, Florida Power & Light (FPL), Tampa Electric Company (TECO), JEA (Jacksonville), Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC), Gulf Power, Seminole Electric Cooperative, and the Florida Municipal Electric Association member utilities all employ industrial electricians for power-plant and substation work.
- Florida Manufacturing Sector — major employers include Lockheed Martin (Orlando, Pinellas), Northrop Grumman, Harris Corporation/L3Harris, Boeing (Jacksonville, Cape Canaveral), Embraer (Melbourne, Jacksonville), Pratt & Whitney, Sikorsky/Lockheed, and the consumer-products manufacturing sector statewide.
- Theme Park and Hospitality Engineering — Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, SeaWorld, and major resort operators employ industrial electricians for ride maintenance, show systems, and large-facility electrical infrastructure.
- Marine and Cruise Industry — Port Everglades, PortMiami, Port Canaveral shipyards (Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruise Line) employ industrial electricians for shore-side facility maintenance and ship dry-dock work.
- Florida Aerospace Industry — Cape Canaveral, Kennedy Space Center, Patrick Space Force Base ground-support equipment and facility electrical maintenance.
- Pulp/Paper, Phosphate, and Sugar — Florida's pulp/paper mills (Georgia-Pacific, Westrock, International Paper), phosphate mining and processing (Mosaic), and Florida sugar-cane processing (Florida Crystals, U.S. Sugar Corporation) all employ industrial electricians.
- Florida State Licensing Pathway — students are positioned to begin accruing the experience required for Florida State Certified or Registered Electrical Contractor licensure (Florida DBPR Electrical Contractors Licensing Board).
- Articulation to A.S./A.A.S. Degrees — clock hours from PSAV electrician programs articulate (subject to institutional agreement) into the Industrial Management Technology A.S. degree at Florida State College at Jacksonville and Hillsborough Community College, and into related applied-science degrees at other Florida public colleges.
Special Information
Program Type and Credit
BCV0667 is a Postsecondary Adult Vocational (PSAV) clock-hour course at 300 contact hours. PSAV courses do not carry college credit hours; credits=0 reflects this, with the real measurement being clock hours.
FLDOE Framework Alignment
This course is OCP-D in the FLDOE Electrician curriculum framework (Program I460314 / T400500), the fourth and capstone Occupational Completion Point in the 1,500-hour Electrician PSAV program. The full sequence is BCV0603 Electrician Helper (300 hours, OCP-A) → BCV0640 Residential Electrician (450 hours, OCP-B) → BCV0652 Commercial Electrician (450 hours, OCP-C) → BCV0667 Industrial Electrician (300 hours, OCP-D). The 300-hour length of OCP-D is established by the FLDOE framework and is consistent across Florida institutions offering this program.
Industry Certifications
The course content prepares students for several industry credentials commonly recognized by Florida industrial employers:
- NCCER Industrial Electrical Level Certifications — Levels 1-4 covering core electrical, residential, commercial, and industrial electrical content.
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry — recognized by industrial employers as evidence of foundational safety knowledge.
- NFPA 70E Qualified Electrical Worker — many Florida employers require NFPA 70E qualification for energized work.
- Florida State Certified Electrical Contractor (CEC) or Registered Electrical Contractor (REC) — administered by the Florida DBPR Electrical Contractors Licensing Board; requires extensive experience hours plus passage of state examinations.
Florida Statute and Licensing
Florida Statute Chapter 489 (Construction Contracting) and Florida Administrative Code Chapter 61G6 govern electrical contracting in Florida. State-Certified Electrical Contractor (CEC) licensure permits work statewide; Registered Electrical Contractor (REC) licensure permits work only within the geographic jurisdiction of the registering county or municipality. Both require documented work experience plus passage of the relevant DBPR examinations.
Articulation and Transfer
As a PSAV clock-hour course, BCV0667 does not automatically transfer between institutions as college credit. Several Florida public colleges have articulation agreements that recognize PSAV electrician completion toward the Industrial Management Technology A.S. degree (Florida State College at Jacksonville, Hillsborough Community College) and toward related applied-science degrees at other institutions. Students should consult the receiving institution's articulation officer.
Military Credit Equivalency
Students with prior military training in electrical, electronics, or power-generation Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) classifications may be eligible for military credit equivalency awards toward this course. Particularly relevant MOS classifications include:
- U.S. Army 12R (Interior Electrician), 21R (Interior Electrician — formerly), and 91D (Power Generation Equipment Repairer)
- U.S. Navy CE (Construction Electrician) and EM (Electrician's Mate)
- U.S. Air Force 3E0X1 (Electrical Systems)
- U.S. Marine Corps 1141 (Electrician)
- U.S. Coast Guard EM (Electrician's Mate)
- U.S. Navy Construction Battalion (Seabees) CE (Construction Electrician) ratings
Documentation through the Joint Services Transcript (JST) or Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) transcript is the basis for evaluation. Students should consult the receiving institution's veteran services and military credit evaluation office. Daytona State College, Florida State College at Jacksonville, and Hillsborough Community College maintain dedicated military-credit equivalency processes for electrician PSAV programs.