Mission College Courses

This course covers basic principles of electricity and the potential dangers it can pose to humans. Safety topics include electrical hazards, use of electrical protective devices, and safe work practi

• California Community Colleges System
• 45 hours
• Paid Course

This course covers DC (Direct Current) theory and various power components used in overhead line work. Per California Code of Regulations, this course is limited to students admitted to the Overhead L

• California Community Colleges System
• 36 hours
• Paid Course

This course covers safe practices for the use of traction power systems. Per California Code of Regulations, this course is limited to students admitted to the Overhead Line Core apprenticeship progra

• California Community Colleges System
• 45 hours
• Paid Course

This course covers high voltage, NFPA 70E, red tag power outage procedures, print reading and documentation, and hand and power tools. Per California Code of Regulations, this course is limited to stu

• California Community Colleges System
• 63 hours
• Paid Course

This course covers traction power tools and test equipment, traction power substations, power distribution and control, and overhead contact systems. Per California Code of Regulations, this course is

• California Community Colleges System
• 81 hours
• Paid Course

This course covers fall protection, rigging and hoisting, hi-rail vehicles, bucket truck and bucket rescue, grounding, and confined space entry. Per California Code of Regulations, this course is limi

• California Community Colleges System
• 63 hours
• Paid Course

This course covers the hazards of working on overhead catenary lines, and how to effectively protect against them. Per California Code of Regulations, this course is limited to students admitted to th

• California Community Colleges System
• 126 hours
• Paid Course

This course covers safe use of the mobile crane (boom truck). Per California Code of Regulations, this course is limited to students admitted to the Overhead Line Worker apprenticeship program at Sant

• California Community Colleges System
• 54 hours
• Paid Course

This course covers an orientation to VTA, the mechanic helper program, the shop floor, familiarization with the fleet, and electrical safety. Per California Code of Regulations, this course is limited

• California Community Colleges System
• 45 hours
• Paid Course

This course focuses on tools and fasteners: correct work methods, care and selection of tools, common tools and uses, and common fasteners and uses. Per California Code of Regulations, this course is

• California Community Colleges System
• 45 hours
• Paid Course

This course covers direct current, circuits, Ohm's Law, and Watt's Law. Per California Code of Regulations, this course is limited to students admitted to the ServiceMechanic apprenticeship

• California Community Colleges System
• 45 hours
• Paid Course

This course covers batteries, starters, and the ATEC course on wiring, circuits, and schematics. Per California Code of Regulations, this course is limited to students admitted to the Service Mechanic

• California Community Colleges System
• 45 hours
• Paid Course

This course introduces students to the air brake system used on VTA buses. Classroom theory on brake systems along Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) will be emphasized. Topics include: ai

• California Community Colleges System
• 45 hours
• Paid Course

This course covers transmission, including safety, driveline checks, hydraulics, and other related topics. Per California Code of Regulations, this course is limited to students admitted to the Servic

• California Community Colleges System
• 45 hours
• Paid Course

This course focuses on diesel engine theory and components. Per California Code of Regulations, this course is limited to students admitted to the Service Mechanic apprenticeship programs at Santa Cla

• California Community Colleges System
• 45 hours
• Paid Course