404 Chabot College 2024-2026 APPRENTICESHIP, APAC WHY TO CHOOSE AN APPRENTICESHIP Apprenticeship programs offered in California provide women and men the opportunity to attend college credit courses while getting on-the-job training and earning a training wage in their chosen field. These courses are usually provided by the apprenticeship’s program sponsor at an off-campus training facility. Courses are taught by journey-level tradespeople who are also qualified college-level instructors. Chabot College is presently the local education agency (LEA) for ten apprenticeship programs, including: • Automotive: Automotive Repair and Machinists Trades: www.autoapprenticeship.com • Construction Trades: Associated Builders and Contractors,San Diego: www.abcsd.org • Dispensing Optician: California State Society of Opticians: www.cssoo.co • Electrical: Alameda County Electrical JATC: www.ibew595.org (search Apprenticeship) • Fire/Life Safety: Western Burglar and Fire Alarm Association: www.wbfaa.net • Precision Manufacturing: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory: www.llnl.gov/about • Roofing: Independent Roofing Contractors of California: www.ircc.org • Sprinkler Fitters: Sprinkler Fitters U.A. Local 483: www.sprinklerfitters483.org and Sprinkler Fitters U.A. Local 709 (Whittier, CA): www.sprinklerfitters709.org • Telecommunications: Communications Workers of America, CWA District 9: email [email protected] Registered apprentices take required classes covering a variety of occupation-related topics for the designated trade, and earn credit for classroom hours as well as on-the-job training hours. Apprenticeship programs vary in length from one year to six years. APPRENTICESHIP: AC TRANSIT (APAC) Degrees AS Heavy Duty Coach Mechanic Certificate of Achievement Heavy Duty Coach Mechanic HEAVY DUTY COACH MECHANIC Associate in Science Students must first secure placement in the Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District’s Heavy Duty Coach Mechanic Apprenticeship Program before enrolling in APAC 9471 through 9478. This program lasts four years and prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain diesel-based coach and transit buses. Combining strong classroom theory with hands-on work that employs the latest tools and equipment in a state-of-the-art facility, the program teaches the essential skills that will allow graduates to troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems in diesel engines and coach buses. The program requires general education courses to ensure students gain a well-rounded technical education. Students will learn to use computers to diagnose equipment and research information. They will be trained to operate software, shop machinery, heavy-duty equipment, and use precision tools. Heavy Duty Coach Mechanic Apprentices must complete 198 hours of related supplemental instruction (RSI) per calendar year (or 99 per semester) hours per year at the AC Transit training center. For more information on apprenticeship programs, visit www.apprenticeship4you.com/our-programs Career Opportunities All AC Transit Apprentices start with an hourly wage of $25.50/hour which progresses to $39.73/hour in the 8th period. It also includes a fringe benefit package. The salary range after apprentices graduate from the program is approximately $43/Hour. The completion rate is expected to be 99% and 100% of graduates are employed by the Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District; graduates may also pursue an independent or entrepreneurial path. SOC 49-3031 has projected employment of 2,530 positions in Alameda County by 2028 (according to the Employment Development Department of California - EDD); LMI reports an estimated 2.030 job openings in the next five years. Program Learning Outcomes 1. safely use essential hand tools, power tools, specialized equipment, jacks, and hoists. 2. diagnose, disassemble, inspect, and reassemble engines, parts, and assemblies to ensure conformance to factory specifications. Document all areas of repairs and communicate effectively both orally and in writing. 3. perform complete routine maintenance. Inspect, test, and diagnose malfunctions in brakes, steering, suspension, and electrical systems. 4. use specialized diagnosis and repair software and adjust or repair computer-controlled exhaust emissions devices; install or repair accessories or adjust seats, doors, or windows. 5. dismount, mount, repair, or replace tires, and perform wheel balance and wheel alignment.
