California Community Colleges System Courses

HONORS INTRODUCTION TO ARCHAEOLOGY

Introduction to the historical development, theory, and techniques of archaeological research and fieldwork. Development of comparative theoretical approach to the study of ancient cultures with eye t

• California Community Colleges System
• 48 hours
• 21st Sep, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

RESIDENTIAL ELECTRICAL AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION; TELEPHONE SYSTEMS

An introduction to air conditioning and refrigeration systems used in residential applications; telephone systems. Students study the wiring, circuitry, and controls in these systems. Continued study

• California Community Colleges System
• 75 hours
• 21st Sep, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

RESIDENTIAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS: BASIC SECURITY, SOLAR POWER, HOME AUTOMATION & LIFE SAFETY

A study of residential electrical systems and installation practices. Home automation, including home theater. Fundamentals of solar power systems and recommended practices. Life safety systems. Expan

• California Community Colleges System
• 75 hours
• 21st Sep, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

ORIENTATION TO THE ELECTRICAL TRADE, CPR, FIRST AID & OSHA 10

Orientating new apprentices to the electrical trade. Introduction of materials and tools of the electrical trade. Ladder, power, and hand tool safety. CPR and first aid training and certification. OSH

• California Community Colleges System
• 40 hours
• 21st Sep, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

ORIENTATION TO THE ELECTRICAL TRADE

Orientation to the commercial/industrial electrical industry with an introduction to electrical theory, tools, materials, wiring methods, and job skills. Review of mathematics as applied in the electr

• California Community Colleges System
• 96 hours
• 21st Sep, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

DC THEORY, NEC, INTRODUCTION TO CONDUIT BENDING, BASIC SWITCHING & WIRING METHODS

Orientation to the commercial/industrial electrical industry with an introduction to electrical theory, tools, materials, wiring methods, and job skills. Review of mathematics as applied in the electr

• California Community Colleges System
• 120 hours
• 21st Sep, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

ELECTRON THEORY; BASIC BLUEPRINT READING; DC THEORY; NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE INTRODUCTION

Introduction to the National Electrical Code (NEC), DC theory, principles of magnetism and electromagnetism, basic blueprint reading.

• California Community Colleges System
• 96 hours
• 21st Sep, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

DC THEORY, AC ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS, NEC NAVIGATION, PRINT READING, INTRO TO BASIC ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS

Introduction to the National Electrical Code (NEC), applied codeology toward the National Electrical Code. Discuss and demonstrate basic AC and DC electrical generation. Ohm's Law, understand DC paral

• California Community Colleges System
• 120 hours
• 21st Sep, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

CODEOLOGY; TEST EQUIPMENT; PIPE BENDING; BLUEPRINTS

Study of the National Electrical Code, AC theory, and basic fundamentals of using blueprints.

• California Community Colleges System
• 96 hours
• 21st Sep, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

AC THEORY, INTERMEDIATE CONDUIT, PRINT READING, TEST INSTRUMENTS, NEC APPLICATION

Study of the National Electrical Code, applied codeology, and basic fundamentals of using blueprints. Instruction on usage of test equipment and pipe bending tools.

• California Community Colleges System
• 120 hours
• 21st Sep, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

AC THEORY; TRANSFORMERS; INTERMEDIATE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

Study of AC theory, transformer fundamental design and function. Expanded study of the National Electrical Code. Students will learn the fundamentals of AC theory and how it relates to transformer des

• California Community Colleges System
• 96 hours
• 21st Sep, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

GROUNDING & BONDING, CODE & PRACTICES, BLUEPRINTS, ADVANCED CONDUIT BENDING

This course is intended for apprentices to become trained in grounding and bonding electrical systems. It focuses on learning the electrical code related to grounding and bonding at both electrical se

• California Community Colleges System
• 120 hours
• 21st Sep, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

DC/AC THEORY REVIEW; ELECTRONICS; INDUSTRIAL BLUEPRINTS

Review of DC/AC theory. The study of overcurrent protection and the implementation of safe work practices.

• California Community Colleges System
• 96 hours
• 21st Sep, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

DC/AC SYSTEMS & THEORY REVIEW, TRANSFORMERS, PRINT READING, INTERMEDIATE CIRCUITS & CONDUIT

Students will review the fundamentals of AC and DC theory in preparation for their study of transformers. They will learn about transformer function, installation, and National Electric Code requireme

• California Community Colleges System
• 120 hours
• 21st Sep, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course

NEC GROUNDING; OVERCURRENT PROTECTION; TRANSFORMER CONNECTIONS

This course covers grounding and bonding of transformers, fire alarm systems and industrial blueprint reading.

• California Community Colleges System
• 96 hours
• 21st Sep, 2026 · Fall 2026
• Paid Course