Electrical Technology

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• Wind Energy Operations Management - Apprenticeship, Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree
• Elevator & Escalator Install/Repair - Apprenticeship and/or Associate’s
• Electrical and Electronics Repair - Apprenticeship and/or Associate’s
• Photonics Technician - Apprenticeship and/or Associate’s
• Electrical Powerline Install/Repair - Apprenticeship and/or Associate’s
• Wind Turbine Service Tech - Apprenticeship and/or Associate’s
• Electrician: Residential or Commercial Wireman - Apprenticeship and/or Associate’s
• Construction Project Management - Bachelor’s Degree

Fall - Semester 1

ACC - CON 1057 NATIONAL CENTER FOR CONSTRUCTION EDUCATION AND RESEARCH CORE
691505 - 1.0 Practical Arts Credit/5.0 College Credits - Arapahoe Community College
Prerequisite: None
Course fee: Approx. $45
Introduces the fundamentals for all construction trades, including basic construction site safety, introduction to construction math, introduction to power tools, introduction to construction drawings, basic communication skills, basic employability skills, and introduction to

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ACC - OSH 1310 OSHA 10
69141007 - .5 Practical Arts Credit/1.0 College Credit - Arapahoe Community College
Prerequisite: None
Course fee: Approx. $10
Provides a 10-Hour OSHA certification course for general industry and participants will review the current OSHA standards contained in 29 CFR 1910. Participants that complete the course will receive a certificate of completion from the United States Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration. The course is taught by instructors certified by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

Spring - Semester 2

ACC - EIC 1211 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS I
691502 - 1.0 Practical Arts Credit/4.0 College Credits - Arapahoe Community College
Prerequisite: None
Course fee: Approx. $35
Teaches the skills needed to interpret electrical drawings properly. This 15-hour seminar is critical for anyone involved in the design, construction, or maintenance of electrical systems.

Coming Fall 2027-Tentatively
ACC EIC 1212 - Electrical Installations II (4.0 ACC Credits)

Coming Spring 2028-Tentatively
ACC EIC 1001 - Electrical Print Read (4.0 ACC Credits)

Optional to Earn ACC Certificate:
ACC CON 2080 Internship (2.0 ACC Credits)

Mike Shallenberger
Electrical Technology Pathway Developer
303-387-7808 | mshallenberger1@dcsdk12.org

Mike has been teaching for 25 years, but prior to that started working in the trades while still in high school. He managed a Shell Service Station with three service bays by the time he was a senior in high school, and pulled his first remodel building permit when he was 19 years old. Mike has taught many classes in the Career Tech Ed, CTE, realm ranging from Middle School Wood Shop to Concurrent Enrollment Industrial Robotics. Most recently he was at the STEM School Highlands Ranch where he helped start and facilitate several award-winning programs, including BEST Robotics and TSA (which won Chapter of the Year multiple times and boasts several state and national championships). Other advisory accolades include supporting the Verizon App Challenge State and Regional winner, and the NRL Battle Bots team Colorado Grand Champion.

He possesses several industry certifications: MSSC instructor certification, Snap-on Certified Trainer, Fanuc Robotics Handling Pro certification, and SACA Industry 4.0 Associate Silver certification. He has also received several awards such as: the California State Senate and Congress A+ for Energy Recognition, Technology Student Association Colorado Advisor Of The Year, AIAA Rocky Mountain Section Educator Of The Year, Douglas County Schools Apple Awards Representative, and the Harbor Freight Tools For Schools Grand Prize Winner. He has many accomplishments and is proud to have had the privilege of impacting many young people along the way. He continues to accept the challenge of building great programs for students, and strives to inspire each and every one that enters his classroom.