424 Chabot College 2024-2026 APPRENTICESHIP, APTE Required Core APTE 9720 Health and Safety 3 APTE 9718 Installation Skills-Level 2 3 APTE 9715 Computer Literacy 3 APTE 9707 Fiber Installation & Maintenance 3 APTE 9714 Introduction to Computer Networking 3 APTE 9795 Occupational Work Experience - Telecommunications Apprenticeship 1-8 Pathway Options Communications Technician Pathway APTE 9716 Installation Skills-Level 3 3 Fiber Optics Technician/Splicer APTE 9721 Fiber Installation & Maintenance - Level 2 3 Major Requirements 21 units General Education Requirements 27 units Electives (Degree applicable units as needed) 11 units Total 60 units TELECOMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY Certificate of Achievement To be a Communications Technician Apprentice or a Fiber Optics Technician/Splicer an applicant must first be employed by a signatory Communications Worker of America (CWA) employer who is participating in the apprenticeship program and a CWA Union Member. As a Communications Technician he/she will install, maintain and repair structured cabling installations to meet the communications needs required to provide a wide range of residential and commercial services. Working with low voltage wiring systems, the apprentice Communications Technician learns safety practices, Voice, Data (Local, Metropolitan and Wide Area Networks); Video (Cable TV, Closed Circuit, Video-Conferencing), Security Systems (Alarms. Cameras, Access Control,), Cabling using Copper (twisted pair and coax), Fiber Optics, Wireless, OSHA Safety Practices, First Aid/CPR, Grounding, Bonding and Firestopping techniques in a structured cabling system, Computer Literacy and Networking. The Fiber Optics Technician would become skilled in all the above excluding security systems with additional training in outside fiber optics splicing including installation, maintenance, testing and repair of buried and aerial fiber optics cabling. 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, 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 $35 (2022 rate, Bay Region). LMI projections for the Bay Region project 577 openings per year for Telecommunications Technicians. 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 ftelecommunications systems in accordance with industry practice, workmanship standards, and regulations. Required Core APTE 9720 Health and Safety 3 APTE 9718 Installation Skills-Level 2 3 APTE 9715 Computer Literacy 3 APTE 9707 Fiber Installation & Maintenance 3 APTE 9714 Introduction to Computer Networking 3 APTE 9795 Occupational Work Experience - Telecommunications Apprenticeship 1-8 Pathway Options Communications Technician Pathway APTE 9716 Installation Skills-Level 3 3 Fiber Optics Technician/Splicer APTE 9721 Fiber Installation & Maintenance - Level 2 3 Total 19-26 APPRENTICESHIP: TELECOMMUNICATIONS (APTE) COURSES 9702 Intro to Telecommunications 3 Units Introductory course designed to familiarize students with the basic components and concepts of a communications system. Brief overview of the history of the telephone and telephone systems; focus on the development of the telecommunications industry; elements of a data communications system; contrast between voice and data communication; integration of voice, data and video communication; development and use of microwave communications; current/ projected uses of telecommunications. Lecture: 54 hours Prerequisite: Student is a registered State indentured apprentice. 9705 Installation Skills-Level I 3 Units Introduction to the procedures and practices routinely used in the industry for installing telecommunication equipment. Overview and direct use of the appropriate tools, equipment and documentation required to install and maintain communication systems. Coverage of health and safety issues and procedures. Reading and interpreting layout and distribution frames and wiring. Procedures for Installing cable racks. Codes and Standards related to Telecommunications. Lecture: 54 hours Prerequisite: Student is a registered State indentured apprentice.
