430 Chabot College 2024-2026 APPRENTICESHIP, ELEC, OPTN 9706 Advanced Electrical Construction II 3 Units This course provides the electrical worker with instruction in basic lighting and National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements for indoor and outdoor lighting. Topics include introductory motor basics, including calculations, transformers, instruments for testing, wiring, protection, maintenance, and troubleshooting for various types of motors and motor controls. This course also covers an introduction to heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems and refrigeration theory, including compressors, operating systems and system maintenance equipment, and safety requirements. The principles of combustion, hazardous materials, their reactions in varied locations, and the use of safety equipment is also included in this course. Student must be a registered State indentured apprentice. Lecture: 36 hours Laboratory: 54 hours 9707 Electrical Construction Specialties I 3 Units This course provides the electrical worker with instruction in calculations for wiring commercial and residential dwellings and National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements for lighting and specialty fixtures. Topics include the standby emergency electrical systems and system applications, disconnect switches, feeder and branch circuits for direct current (DC) systems, theory and operating principles for solid-state devices, operational amplifier circuits, transformers and components of fire alarm and security systems, and installation methods for smoke and heat detectors. Student must be a registered State indentured apprentice Lecture: 36 hours Laboratory: 54 hours 9708 Electrical Construction Specialties II 3 Units This course is designed to provide the electrical worker with advanced instruction in controls for motors, starters, relays, switches and transformers as well as in the installation and connection of gas burner controls and commercial and industrial Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) control systems. Topics also include National Electrical Code (NEC) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements for connecting and grounding varied welding machines, installation and protection of heat-tracing and freeze protection equipment, principles and maintenance of motors, and selection of materials and tools required for high voltage termination/splices according to manufacturer’s specifications. Student must be a registered State indentured apprentice Lecture: 36 hours Laboratory: 54 hours 9795 Occupational Work Experience - Electrical Construction 1-14 Units College supervised on-the-job training. Apprenticeship work experience in an occupation related to student’s apprenticeship program. Cooperative effort of the work supervisor, student, Joint Apprenticeship Training Council (JATC) or Program Sponsor, and instructor to achieve work-based learning objectives. Students must be enrolled in an apprenticeship program. Within the academic term, students must complete 54 hours of paid or non-paid work for 1 unit. Students can earn a maximum of 14 units of Work Experience. Work Experience: 54-756 hours APPRENTICESHIP: OPTICAL TECHNICIAN PROGRAM (OPTN) APPRENTICESHIP: OPTICAL TECHNICIAN PROGRAM (OPTN) COURSES 9701 Form, Function, and Pathology of the Eye 3 Units This course is part of the optical technology apprenticeship program. This course focuses on the anatomy and function of the eye and its associated structures. It provides an overview on normal vision and common ocular pathologies and anomalies along with etiologies, diagnostic tests, and treatments. Refractive errors related to physiological developmental stages from pediatrics to geriatrics will be covered as well as the various body systems and principles of human physiology that affect the visual system. Registration in this course is limited to apprentices accepted into, and registered with, the state of California Department of Apprenticeship Standards. Each apprenticeship has different eligibility and admission requirements but includes being at least 18 years of age and having earned a high school diploma or GED. For information, see www.apprenticeship4you.com/our-programs. Lecture: 54 hours 9702 Optical Dispensing and Materials 5 Units This course is part of the optical technology program. It introduces the theoretical basis of client care and service as an optician technician. It focuses on lens theory, design, frame styles and materials, lens treatment and selection, optical measurements, and frame adjustments and repair. Introduces the fundamental concepts and principles of light and geometric properties of optics. Presents the history, basic manufacturing, and quality standards of ophthalmic lenses. Registration in this course is limited to apprentices accepted into, and registered with, the state of California Department of Apprenticeship Standards. Each apprenticeship has different eligibility and admission requirements but includes being at least 18 years of age and having earned a high school diploma or GED. For information, see www.apprenticeship4you.com/our-programs. Lecture: 72 hours Laboratory: 54 hours 9703 Contact Lens 4 Units This course is part of the optical technology apprenticeship program. This course introduces the history and development of contact lenses. It covers the basic principles and techniques of contact lens fitting, design, materials, and terminology. Contact lens insertion and removal techniques, and basic slit lamp and keratometry skills are evaluated. Registration in this course is limited to apprentices accepted into, and registered with, the state of California Department of Apprenticeship Standards. Each apprenticeship has different eligibility and admission requirements but includes being at least 18 years of age and having earned a high school diploma or GED. For information, see www.apprenticeship4you.com/our-programs. Lecture: 54 hours Laboratory: 54 hours
