Chabot College 2024-2026 429 APPRENTICESHIP, ELEC ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION Certificate of Achievement Electricians install electrical systems in factories, office buildings, homes, and other structures. Electricians read blueprints to locate outlets, circuits, and panel boards. Those who work as commercial electricians may install, test or repair motors, transformers, generators or electronic controllers on machinery or equipment. 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 $48,999 (2021 LMI data), and the median hour wage for electricians is $38.29 (Bay Area 2021 LMI data). Then, by getting continuing education and certification, the electrician may advance through the industry or pursue an Electrical Contractor license and start a company. 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 electrical systems in accordance with industry practice, workmanship standards, and regulations. 3. Describe the electrical theory and industry conventions relevant to the work of an electrician. Required Core ELEC 9701 Introduction to Electrical Construction I 3 ELEC 9702 Introduction to Electrical Construction II 3 ELEC 9703 Intermediate Electrical Construction I 3 ELEC 9704 Intermediate Electrical Construction II 3 ELEC 9705 Advanced Electrical Construction I 3 ELEC 9706 Advanced Electrical Construction II 3 ELEC 9707 Electrical Construction Specialties I 3 ELEC 9708 Electrical Construction Specialties II 3 ELEC 9795 Occupational Work Experience - Electrical Construction 3 Total 27 APPRENTICESHIP: ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION (ELEC) COURSES 9701 Introduction to Electrical Construction I 3 Units This course provides the electrical worker with instruction in general construction site safety, measurements and formulas, use of hand and power tools, interpretation of blueprints, basic rigging techniques and methods used to move equipment and materials. Student must be a registered State indentured apprentice. Lecture: 36 hours Laboratory: 54 hours 9702 Introduction to Electrical Construction II 3 Units This course provides the electrical student with instruction in basic principles of electrical safety and hazard procedures, including working with toxics and vapors. Students are also provided with instruction in techniques used to hand bend conduits and install anchors and supports. Additional instruction includes an introduction to basic electrical theory and test equipment, the use of National Electric Code (NEC) boxes, fittings and conductors, and the interpretation of related electrical blueprints and commercial/ industrial/residential symbols, diagrams and schematics used for wiring. Student must be a registered State indentured apprentice. Lecture: 36 hours Laboratory: 54 hours 9703 Intermediate Electrical Construction I 3 Units This course is an intermediate study of electrical techniques. Topics include the principles of alternating currents, the characteristics of circuits, transformers, motor theory applications, grounding purposes and methods, National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements for conduit bending, types of bends, specifications for boxes and fittings, and location considerations. Student must be a registered State indentured apprentice Lecture: 36 hours Laboratory: 54 hours 9704 Intermediate Electrical Construction II 3 Units This course covers the installation of connections for conductor termination and splices; use of cable pulling instruments and National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) and National Electrical Code (NEC) standards for cable tray; installation of electrical service and related components and equipment; use of material take-off methods and troubleshooting techniques; identification of ratings for current breakers and fuses and regulations for sizing use, and installation of relay switches, conductors and overrides; electrical lighting principles, types and applications. Student must be a registered State indentured apprentice Lecture: 36 hours Laboratory: 54 hours 9705 Advanced Electrical Construction I 3 Units This course is an advanced study of electrical techniques. Topics include branch load calculations for circuits and varied electrical appliances, electrical conductors, devices used for overprotection of loads, currents, circuits and fuses, fill requirements for boxes/ raceways, principles of wiring devices, switches and receptacles, requirements for distribution equipment, settings for voltage, switch gear, circuits and components, distribution system transformers, National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements, and troubleshooting. This course is designed for students in the Electrical program. Student must be a registered State indentured apprentice. Lecture: 36 hours Laboratory: 54 hours
