Engineering Technology Substation and Relay Technology Specialization Associate in Science Degree
Engineering Technology is a very high demand applied technical field and typically involves the implementation and maintenance of energy, manufacturing, construction or transportation systems. The Engineering Technology Substation and Relay Technology specialization degree program will prepare students for careers that involve a wide variety of technology processes. The program is comprised of two parts, the Engineering Support Specialist Certificate and the Engineering Substation and Relay Technology Specialization. The Engineering Support Specialist is the general preparation for all engineering technologists, and is comprised of courses in both theoretical and applied technical content. The common technical core consists of 18 semester hours of technical core courses from the following areas: instrumentation and measurement, manufacturing processes and materials, quality, computer-aided drafting, electronics, and safety. The total Associate in Science degree pro- gram consists of 60 credit hours.
The 18 credit hour technical core has been defined to align with the Manufacturing Skills Standards Council’s (MSSC) skills standards. MSSC skill standards define the knowledge, skills, and performance needed by to- day’s frontline manufacturing workers. After completing this core and the General Education requirements, it is anticipated that students will be prepared to pass the MSSC Production Technician Certification.
The Engineering Technology Substation and Relay Technology Specialization program is specific to Lake-Sumter State College and is designed to place students into the role of a Substation and Protective Relay Technician in electrical utilities or co-generation facilities. The specialty core is comprised of 24 semester hours which includes specialization coursework covering theory of three phase power, protective relaying, power transformers, high voltage breakers, electrical utilities systems and documentation.
This program includes the following certificate:
Engineering Technology Support Specialist, College Credit Certificate (18 credits)
Mechatronic and Manufacturing Automation College Credit Certificate
Program Requirements
General Education Courses
| ENC 1101 | College Composition I | 3 Credits |
| See Choices | Select a State Core Course from Area II: Humanities | 3 Credits |
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| POS 2041 | American National Government | 3 Credits |
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| AMH 2020 | U.S. History Since 1877 | 3 Credits |
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| MAC 1105 | College Algebra | 3 Credits |
| PHY 1020C | Conceptual Physics | 3 Credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Applied Mathematics
| MTB 1329 | Applied Mathematical Concepts for Engineering Tech | 3 Credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Engineering Technology Core
| ETD 1320C | Introduction to AutoCAD | 3 Credits |
| ETI 1084C | Introduction to Electronics | 3 Credits |
| ETM 1010C | Mechanical Measurement & Instrumentation | 3 Credits |
| ETI 1420C | Manufacturing Processes and Materials | 3 Credits |
| ETI 1110C | Introduction to Quality Assurance | 3 Credits |
| ETI 1701C | Industrial Safety | 3 Credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18 |
Substation and Relay Technology Specialization
| ETP 1700C | Introduction to the Electrical Utility Industry | 3 Credits |
| ETP 1138C | Electric Utility Print Reading | 3 Credits |
| ETP 2122C | High Voltage Transformers | 2 Credits |
| ETP 2161C | High Voltage Circuit Breakers | 3 Credits |
| PHY 1057C | Physics for Engineering w/Lab | 3 Credits |
| ETP 2260C | Protective Relay 1 | 3 Credits |
| ETP 2261C | Protective Relay 2 | 3 Credits |
| ETP 2270C | Substation Systems | 2 Credits |
| ETP 2931C | Capstone in Protective Relay | 2 Credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 24 |
Total Credit Hours: 60
When beginning this program, students are advised to make an appointment for advising with the Program Manager or an instructor designated by the Program Manager.
Only required courses for an LSSC degree or qualifying certificate program are eligible for federal financial aid. Verify course choices and avoid charges by making an appointment with an academic advisor.
As per the amended Florida Rule 6A-10.02413, prior to the award of an associate in science or associate in applied science degree, LSSC students under the 2022-2023 Catalog and thereafter must demonstrate competency in civic literacy through one of the following options prior to graduation:
- successfully passing POS 2041 American National Government or AMH 2020 U.S. History Since 1877 and achieving a 60% or higher on the Florida Civic Literacy Exam , or
- successfully passing a prescribed assessment:
AP Government & Politics Test: United States (passing score of 3), or
AP U.S. History Test (passing score of 4), or
CLEP: American Government (passing score of 50)
To verify your Civic Literacy Requirement, please visit Degree Works.
Students must earn a grade of C or higher in all program core and specialization courses in order to qualify for graduation.
For information about career options, visit www.lssc.edu/careers.
Students must complete 25% of each program's total credit hours at LSSC.
| Academic Advising |
| Leesburg Campus |
352-365-3574 |
| South Lake Campus |
352-243-5722 |
| Sumter Center |
352-568-0001 |
| Career Development Services |
| Careers@lssc.edu |
352-323-3603 |
| Program Contact Information |
| Energyprograms@lssc.edu |
352-568-0001 Ext 1025 |