The Electrical Troubleshooting - Level 2 Career Studies Certificate (CSC) provides advanced, hands-on training in diagnosing, isolating, and repairing faults in complex electrical, electronic, and industrial control systems. Designed as a Level 2 continuation of the Practical ElectricalTechnician program, this certificate equips technicians with specialized diagnostic techniques required across modern manufacturing, utility, and automated industrial facilities.
Program at a Glance
| Program Aspect | Details |
| Award Earned | Career Studies Certificate (CSC) |
| Program Major | Electrical Troubleshooting |
| Program Tier | Level 2 (Builds upon Practical Electrical Technician Level 1) |
| Funding Eligibility | G3 Eligible (Tuition assistance for eligible Virginia residents) |
| Stackable Pathway | Credits stack directly into MGCC's Electrical & Instrumentation Technology AAS |
| Program Head | Bryan Smith — bsmith@mgcc.edu |
💰 G3 Program Eligible — Low or No-Cost Tuition
This program qualifies for Virginia’s G3 Financial Assistance Program (Get a Skill, Get a Job, Get Ahead). G3 provides tuition support and financial assistance for eligible Virginia residents enrolling in high-demand technical and industrial programs. Contact Student Services or Financial Aid to verify your eligibility.
What You Will Learn
This advanced certificate builds practical expertise in electrical diagnostic equipment and system repair:
- Electrical Fault Isolation & Diagnosis: Systematic troubleshooting of power distribution, branch circuits, control loops, and component failures.
- Schematic & Blueprint Analysis: Interpret complex industrial electrical schematics, ladder logic diagrams, and system blueprints to trace circuitry.
- Industrial Controls & Relay Logic: Diagnose and service magnetic motor starters, relays, sensors, switches, and automated control devices.
- Test Equipment Operations: Master digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, signal generators, and insulation testers for precise troubleshooting and safety audits.
Career & Academic Pathways
This certificate enhances professional credentials for active trade workers and creates a direct ladder for further academic advancement.
Potential Career Pathways:
- Electrical Troubleshooter / Diagnostic Technician
- Industrial Maintenance Electrician
- Automation & Controls Service Technician
- Field Service Repair Specialist
Stackable Degree Pathway:
All course credits earned in this certificate apply directly toward MGCC's two-year Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Electrical and Instrumentation Technology (E&I).
Curriculum & Course Plan
This concise, job-focused sequence combines advanced electrical theory with intensive diagnostic lab practice.
👉 View the Complete Electrical Troubleshooting CSC Course Plan in the Catalog
Program Contact & Admissions
Ready to upgrade your electrical diagnostic skills or explore G3 tuition assistance? Contact our Program Head or Student Services:
Bryan Smith — Program Head, Electrical & Instrumentation Technology
Email: bsmith@mgcc.edu
Office Location: Warren Hall, Clifton Forge Campus
MGCC Student Services Suite
Phone: (540) 863-2820 | Email: admissions@mgcc.edu
Location: Backels Hall, First Floor (Clifton Forge Campus)