California Community Colleges System Courses

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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Paid Course

FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS, EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, PUBLIC EMERGENCY SYSTEMS

Introduction to fire alarm systems and their components. Students will be required to demonstrate knowledge in alarm system interfaces, safety control functions, advanced detection topics, emergency c

• California Community Colleges System
• 120 hours
• Paid Course

MOTORS; MOTOR CONTROL; LIGHTING PROTECTION

A study of different motor types and controls with emphasis on protecting the motors and the buildings they are in with lightning protection systems. Reading and interpretation of schematic drawings.

• California Community Colleges System
• 96 hours
• Paid Course

OVERCURRENT DEVICES, NFPA 70E: ELECTRICAL SAFETY, INTRO TO RELAYS & CONTROLS, PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS

This course introduces third-year electrical apprentices to the function, operation, installation, and code requirements for overcurrent protection devices such as breakers and fuses, the application

• California Community Colleges System
• 120 hours
• Paid Course

DIGITAL ELECTRONICS; MOTOR SPEED CONTROL; ADVANCED NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

The use of Boolean algebra in the development of logic circuits and logic control. Introduction to the principles of motor speed control. Review of AC theory. Expanded coverage of the National Electri

• California Community Colleges System
• 96 hours
• Paid Course

ADVANCED MOTOR CONTROLS, VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVES, PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLS

Introduction to the principles of motor speed control using variable frequency drives. Introduction to programmable logic controllers (PLCs).

• California Community Colleges System
• 96 hours
• Paid Course

PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLERS; LOW-VOLTAGE SYSTEMS & HIGH-VOLTAGE SYSTEMS

Introduction to programmable controllers, alarm systems, telephone wiring, instrumentation, and high voltage testing.

• California Community Colleges System
• 96 hours
• Paid Course

NEC REVIEW, ELECTRIC VEHICLE POWER TRANSFER SYSTEMS, ADVANCED LIGHTING CONTROLS

Students will apply National Electric Code (NEC) calculations related to electrical installations and practice NEC navigation skills. Students will be trained on electric vehicle transfer systems' fun

• California Community Colleges System
• 96 hours
• Paid Course

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE REVIEW

Review of the National Electrical Code and preparation for the California State Certification Test. Jobsite management, system testing, fiber optics; heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration syste

• California Community Colleges System
• 96 hours
• Paid Course

OSHA 30, HVAC CONTROLS, ESTIMATING, FOREMAN DEVELOPMENT

In this course, apprentices will learn HVAC systems and control basics. Students undergo the 30-hour OSHA 30 training segment and receive OSHA 30 certification. Apprentices trained in foreman developm

• California Community Colleges System
• 96 hours
• Paid Course

RESIDENTIAL ELECTRICAL ORIENTATION; SAFETY & CODE INTRODUCTION

Orientation to the electrical industry with a residential emphasis; on-the-job safety; identification of tools and materials; review of basic math. Introduction to the National Electrical Code.

• California Community Colleges System
• 75 hours
• Paid Course

RESIDENTIAL ELECTRICAL D/C THEORY; BLUEPRINT READING

Introduction to D/C electrical theory and circuitry as it relates to residential installations; conductors used in electrical wiring. Also introduces blueprint reading, including architectural and eng

• California Community Colleges System
• 75 hours
• Paid Course