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Associate in Science

Engineering Technology

Empower Your Future: Discover our Engineering Technology Program

Engineering Technology is a high-demand applied technical field typically involving implementing and maintaining 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 assurance, computer-aided drafting, electronics, and safety. The total Associate in Science degree program 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 used by today’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 the theory of three-phase power, protective relaying, power transformers, high voltage breakers, electrical utility systems, and documentation.

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Overview

The Associate of Science in Engineering Technology prepares students for careers in applying and maintaining technical systems across various industries. This program offers two specializations: Substation & Relay Technology and Advanced Manufacturing.

Engineering Core: This core comprises the 18-credit hour Engineering Technology Support Specialist College Credit Certificate, aligned with the Manufacturing Skills Standards Council (MSSC) and preparing students for the MSSC Certified Production Technician (CPT) Certification, provides a foundation in: 

  • Electronics
  • Computer-aided drafting (CAD)
  • Mechanical Measurement & Instrumentation
  • Manufacturing Processes & Materials
  • Quality Assurance
  • Industrial Safety

Substation & Relay Technology Specialization: Prepares students for careers in electrical utilities and co-generation facilities, covering: 

  • Three-Phase Power Theory
  • Protective Relaying
  • Power Transformers
  • High Voltage Breakers
  • SCADA Systems
  • Electrical Utility Industry
  • Technical Documentation

Advanced Manufacturing Specialization: Focuses on technical skills for manufacturing careers and includes the 30-credit Mechatronics and Manufacturing Automation College Credit Certificate, covering: 

  • Programmable Logic Controllers
  • Electro-Mechanical Systems
  • Robotics
  • Motors and Controls
  • Hydraulics and Pneumatics

Program Highlights

  • Dual Specialization: The program consists of two parts—the Engineering Support Specialist Certificate and the Engineering Substation and Relay Technology Specialization. 
  • Technical Core: Students complete an 18-credit hour technical core covering areas such as instrumentation, manufacturing processes, electronics, and safety. 
  • MSSC Alignment: The technical core aligns with Manufacturing Skills Standards Council (MSSC) standards, preparing students for the MSSC Production Technician Certification. 
  • Career-Focused Choice: Students can select either the Substation Focus, which covers substation and protective relay technology, or the Advanced Manufacturing Focus, which is ideal for those interested in industrial and manufacturing engineering career advancements. 
  • Local Partnerships: Duke Energy, SECO  
  • Substation Focus: The specialization delves into substation and protection and control relay technology, including topics like three-phase power, transformers, and high voltage breakers. 
  • Advanced Manufacturing Focus: Students interested in industrial automation and manufacturing engineering can choose the Advanced Manufacturing Engineering concentration for career advancement.

Program Length

The program consists of 60 credit hours and can be completed in two years when attending full-time.

Program Cost

Tuition costs for programs and courses at the associate’s degree level are $109.73 per credit hour. Additional costs will include textbooks, materials, and course fees.

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Scholarships

Students graduating from high school and enrolling at LSSC may qualify for other scholarships offered through the State of Florida. You will be notified of your eligibility after you apply to the College.

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Financial Aid

There are many options to finance your education. You may be eligible for Federal Grants, Work-Study, State Grants, Federal Loans, and Institutional Scholarships. For more information and how to apply, please visit the Financial Aid page.

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Outcomes

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), as of May 2024, there were approximately 1,000 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay employed in Florida. The mean annual wage for this occupation was $74,770, with a mean hourly wage of $35.95. The median hourly wage stood at $31.98. This specialized role plays an essential part in maintaining and repairing critical electrical infrastructure throughout the state.

The Florida employment trends predicts a projected 8% growth rate in Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay through 2030. 

For a detailed breakdown of the curriculum and degree requirements, visit the Catalog page.

This program prepares students for careers in implementing and maintaining energy in utilities and manufacturing industries. It includes a general preparation phase through the Engineering Support Specialist Certificate and a specialization in Substation and Relay Technology. 

The Engineering Support Specialist Certificate comprises courses in instrumentation and measurement, manufacturing processes and materials, quality assurance, computer-aided drafting, electronics, and safety. These courses provide both theoretical and applied technical knowledge. 

Yes, after completing the technical core and General Education requirements, students are anticipated to be prepared to pass the MSSC Production Technician Certification, which defines the knowledge, skills, and performance needed by today’s frontline manufacturing workers.

Graduates can pursue roles as Substation and Protective Relay Technicians in electrical utilities, or co-generation facilities and green power electrical generation. The specialization coursework covers three-phase power, protective relaying, power transformers, high voltage breakers, electrical utility systems, and documentation. 

Yes, the program offers an advanced manufacturing concentration, providing additional flexibility for students to tailor their education to specific career interests in industrial automation engineering & technology.

Yes, the program offers an advanced manufacturing concentration, providing additional flexibility for students to tailor their education to specific career interests in industrial automation engineering & technology. 

Yes, there are a limited number of summer internship positions available through local Florida electric utilities to those that qualify and apply for these positions.  

The total Associate in Science degree program consists of 60 credit hours, which includes 18 semester hours of technical core courses and 24 semester hours of specialized coursework, along with General Education requirements. 

Yes, LSSC offers various financial aid options, including scholarships, grants, and loans. Students should complete the FAFSA for consideration. Learn more.

Interested students should complete an application through the LSSC website and meet any necessary admission requirements. Apply.

Application Process

A student must have a high school diploma or GED to apply to Lake-Sumter State College.

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Submit your Application

Submit your online application and $30 application fee

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Transcripts

Submit high school/GED and prior college/university transcripts

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Financial Aid

Complete the FAFSA and other financial aid forms

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