Chabot College 2024-2026 409 APPRENTICESHIP, APEL Required Core (40 units) APEL 9701 Electrician Apprenticeship I 4 APEL 9702 Electrician Apprenticeship II 4 APEL 9703 Electrician Apprenticeship III 4 APEL 9704 Electrician Apprenticeship IV 4 APEL 9705 Electrician Apprenticeship V 4 APEL 9706 Electrician Apprenticeship VI 4 APEL 9707 Electrician Apprenticeship VII 4 APEL 9708 Electrician Apprenticeship VIII 4 APEL 9709 Electrician Apprenticeship IX 4 APEL 9710 Electrician Apprenticeship X 4 Major Requirements 40 units General Education Requirements 22 units Electives (Degree applicable units as needed) 0 units Total 62 units ELECTRICIAN, INSIDE WIREMAN TECHNOLOGY Certificate of Achievement The apprentice works directly under the supervision of a qualified Journeyman Electrician in installing or maintaining a variety of approved wiring methods for distribution of electrical light, heat, power, radio and signaling utilization systems. The work is performed in existing or new residential, commercial and industrial buildings and includes street and highway lighting, traffic signal and other outdoor above and below grade installations. The trade requires considerable physical effort on the part of the apprentice to do lifting, climbing, crouching and working in cramped areas. Requires acceptance into the Alameda County JATC Electrician Apprenticeship Program, approved by the California State Division of Apprenticeship Standards For more information on the Apprenticeship Program, visit www.apprenticeship4you.com/our-programs.” Career Opportunities All Apprentices start off with an hourly wage and fringe benefit package and the wages increase based on advancement within the program. Upon completion of the apprenticeship program and passing the CA state licensing exam, the graduate may be employed at the journey level by contractors, or may pursue an entrepreneurial path. Upon completion of the program, the median hourly rate is $48.31/hour (2021 rate). LMI projections for East Bay sub-region project 1065 openings per year for the electrician category. Program Learning Outcomes 1. Describe, identify, and demonstrate policies, procedures, and mitigations to ensure a safe work environment 2. Describe and Identify standard materials, facilitiy layouts, and system configurations 3. Read, draw, interpret, and apply documents, e.g. blueprints, codes, procedures, to installation and maintenance activities 4. Describe and analyze electrical circuits using established electrical theory 5. Demonstrate use of tools, test instruments, and troubleshooting techniques on electrical circuits and systems Required Core APEL 9701 Electrician Apprenticeship I 4 APEL 9702 Electrician Apprenticeship II 4 APEL 9703 Electrician Apprenticeship III 4 APEL 9704 Electrician Apprenticeship IV 4 APEL 9705 Electrician Apprenticeship V 4 APEL 9706 Electrician Apprenticeship VI 4 APEL 9707 Electrician Apprenticeship VII 4 APEL 9708 Electrician Apprenticeship VIII 4 APEL 9709 Electrician Apprenticeship IX 4 APEL 9710 Electrician Apprenticeship X 4 Total 40 APPRENTICESHIP: ELECTRICAL (APEL) COURSES 9701 Electrician Apprenticeship I 4 Units Introduction to the fundamentals of wiring, applied mathematics, conduit bending, methods and means of installation, wiring diagrams, basic blueprint reading, proper tool and material identification and usage; NEC, OSHA Safety, first aid, NJATC apprentice standards and procedures. Requires probationary status in the Alameda County JATC Electrician Apprenticeship Program, approved by the California State Division of Apprenticeship Standards. Lecture: 54 hours Laboratory: 54 hours 9702 Electrician Apprenticeship II 4 Units Expansion of the fundamentals of wiring, applied mathematics, conduit bending, methods and means of installation, wiring diagrams, commercial blueprint reading, DC Theory, the NEC, OTJ Safety, First Aid, NJATC apprentice standards and procedures. Requires probationary status in the Alameda County JATC Electrician Apprenticeship Program, approved by the California State Division of Apprenticeship Standards. Lecture: 54 hours Laboratory: 54 hours
