California Community Colleges System Courses

SF 201 STEAMFITTER CUTTING & WELDING

Instruction and practice in oxy-fuel cutting, oxy-fuel welding, and arc welding of steel plate and pipe. Safety and accuracy in measuring, lay-out, and torch handling is emphasized.

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

BEGINNING CUTTING, FIT-UP & WELDING

Basic concepts and skills of cutting, tacking, and welding. Instruction on the breakdown and setup of oxy-fuel rigs; making different kinds of cuts and bevels on steel plate and pipe. Instruction on t

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

SF 202A RELATED SCIENCE

Foundation for subsequent courses through instruction in the fundamentals of science.

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

SF 301 ADVANCED TRADE MATH FOR STEAMFITTERS

Extensive use of piping formulas to solve typical piping layout calculations. Students calculate compound offsets and accurately determine center to center and end to end piping measurements.

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

SF 302 STEAM TECHNOLOGY

Basic properties and concepts of steam. Instruction on steam traps, installation techniques, and general operation. One-pipe systems are compared to two-pipe systems. Importance of steam piping, prope

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

SF 401A HYDRONIC SYSTEMS

Basic principles of various hydronic systems, including equipment selection, pipe sizing, piping connections, and proper installation methods. Start, test, and balance procedures.

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

SF 401B INDUSTRIAL RIGGING

Appropriate knots required for specific rigging operations. Rigging safety protocol is reviewed, which includes health and safety legislation and the responsibilities of specified rigging personnel. C

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

SF 402 ADVANCED DRAWING & BLUEPRINT READING

Study of technical drawings, piping drawings, building plans, specifications, and submittals. Interpretation of three view, plan view, elevation view, and isometric drawings is discussed. Hands-on exe

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

RF 101 BASIC REFRIGERATION SERVICE SKILLS

Orientation to the apprenticeship program, JATC policies and procedures. UA history and heritage is also covered. Safety training is introduced, with instruction in general construction safety and haz

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

RF 102 BASIC ELECTRICITY & REFRIGERATION

A review of laws pertaining to basic electrical theory and their application to mechanical equipment service. Also covers refrigeration theory and application of the vapor compression cycle.

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

RF 201 MECHANICAL SYSTEM FUNDAMENTALS

Basic and advanced refrigeration concepts. Extensive study of the design, assembly, and operation of compression systems. Includes liquid and vapor control, metering devices, system components, and pi

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

RF 202 ELECTRIC SYSTEM FUNDAMENTALS

Fundamentals of electrical controls related to HVAC and refrigeration equipment. Students assemble and wire actual electrical components and controls.

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

RF 301 ADVANCED ELECTRIC SYSTEMS

Advanced principles of electric controls used for mechanical equipment in the HVAC industry. Students study control diagrams and further develop skills and service procedures used to troubleshoot elec

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

RF 302 HVACR CONTROL SYSTEMS

Introduction to HVAC fundamentals, energy sources, and control system principals. Focus on pneumatic, electrical, electronic, and building automation control systems and components.

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

RF 401 ADVANCED MECHANICAL SYSTEMS

Servicing industrial refrigeration and air conditioning systems. Covers alignment and repair of circulating pumps and compressors, as well as industrial valve applications and repair. Rigging procedur

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