426 Chabot College 2024-2026 APPRENTICESHIP, CEST APPRENTICESHIP: CONSTRUCTION SYSTEM ELECTRICAL LOW VOLTAGE (CEST) Degrees AS Construction Electronic Systems Technology Certificate of Achievement Construction Electronic Systems Technology CONSTRUCTION ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY Associate in Science Electronic System Technicians (ESTs) install, connect, calibrate and service products that carry voice, video, audio, and data within a structure. Some ESTs work with fire and security alarm systems; others work with telecommunications equipment such as business telephone systems and computer networks. The Associated Builders and Contractors San Diego (ABCSD) Apprenticeship program is a state and federally recognized construction training program. Apprenticeship Career and Technical Education (CTE) combines paid on-the-job training and work experience with formal classroom instruction. Apprentices are employed by a company where they receive hands-on training, and attend classes in the evening to study theory and participate in hands-on technical training. Career Opportunities All Apprentices start off with an hourly wage (based on the prevailing wage in the county in which the work is performed) and in some cases, a fringe benefit package and the wages increase based on advancement within the program. Upon completion of the apprenticeship program, the graduate may be employed at the journey level by contractors. The median California wage for exiting students is $49,306 (2022 LMI data), and the median hour wage for electricians is $35 (Bay Area 2022 LMI data). Program Learning Outcomes 1. Support a safe and healthy work environment through analysis of the environment and application of safe policies and practices. 2. Demonstrate the skills to follow plans and blueprints, perform relevant calculations, and effectively use the tools and techniques to install, test, and maintain electronic systems in accordance with industry practice, workmanship standards, and regulations. 3. Describe the electrical theory, planning, economics, and industry conventions relevant to the work of a construction electronic systems technician. Required Core CEST 9701 Introduction to Construction Electronic Systems Technician I 3 CEST 9702 Introduction to Construction Electronic Systems Technician II 3 CEST 9703 Intermediate Construction Electronic Systems Technician I 3 CEST 9704 Intermediate Construction Electronic Systems Technician II 3 CEST 9705 Advanced Construction Electronic Systems Technician I 3 CEST 9706 Advanced Construction Electronic Systems Technician II 3 CEST 9795 Occupational Work Experience - Construction Electronic Systems Technician 3 Major Requirements 21 units General Education Requirements 22 units Electives (Degree applicable units as needed) 17 units Total 60 units CONSTRUCTION ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY Certificate of Achievement Electronic System Technicians (ESTs) install, connect, calibrate and service products that carry voice, video, audio, and data within a structure. Some ESTs work with fire and security alarm systems; others work with telecommunications equipment such as business telephone systems and computer networks. The Associated Builders and Contractors San Diego (ABCSD) Apprenticeship program is a state and federally recognized construction training program. Apprenticeship Career and Technical Education (CTE) combines paid on-the-job training and work experience with formal classroom instruction. Apprentices are employed by a company where they receive hands-on training, and attend classes in the evening to study theory and participate in hands-on technical training. Career Opportunities All Apprentices start off with an hourly wage (based on the prevailing wage in the county in which the work is performed) and in some cases, a fringe benefit package and the wages increase based on advancement within the program. Upon completion of the apprenticeship program, the graduate may be employed at the journey level by contractors. The median California wage for exiting students is $49,306 (2022 LMI data), and the median hour wage for electricians is $35 (Bay Area 2022 LMI data).
