The work of the Electrical Installation and Maintenance Technician is to design, install, operate and maintain low and medium voltage electrical systems to support production processes by current regulations.

Knowledge

• Classes are given in Spanish
• Apply the knowledge acquired during the common core having accredited the second semester of the bivalent baccalaureate at the Instituto Politécnico Nacional.
• Have disciplinary training in basic mathematics that will allow him/her to understand the concepts and disciplinary vocabulary in the area of electrical installations and maintenance.
• Be able to communicate effectively in a collaborative work context at the oral and written level.
• Be able to handle the computer at the user level, word processing, spreadsheets, Internet navigation, and use of e-mails.
• Proficient technical reading level in English for text comprehension.

Skills​

• Have mathematical skills.
• Interpret and understand manuals, plans, and diagrams.
• Have skills and dexterity in the handling of tools.
• Be creative in problem-solving.
• Handle computer equipment.
• Have the ability to distribute and calculate spaces for electrical installation purposes.

Attitudes

• Be able to work collaboratively with respect and tolerance.
• Be honest and assume social responsibility.
• Ability to self-manage their capabilities to achieve the proposed objectives.
• Be disciplined and respect the rules.
• Maintain an open attitude in a changing and highly competitive society.

Generic Competencies

• Be sensitive to art and participate in the appreciation and interpretation of its expressions in different genres.
• Manage information and communication technologies to obtain information and express ideas.
• Construct hypotheses, design, and apply models to test their validity.
• Propose ways to solve a problem or develop a team project by defining a course of action with specific steps.

Disciplinary Competences

• Develop and interpret blueprints and diagrams.
• Validates the operation of electrical installations and systems through the use of instruments for measuring electrical magnitudes.
• Executes residential, commercial and industrial electrical installations, applying technical procedures and using the required tools and equipment.
• Operates control elements of electrical systems and equipment using analog and digital circuits.

Students who are committed to their studies, have a clear responsibility in their academic career, good conduct, discipline, and comply with all the provisions established in the current regulations.

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