# Apprenticeship: Electrical (APEL) courses Chabot College · 2026-2027 Catalog · 10 courses Source: https://chabot.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/3973/6079/6083/7528/7535 "Offered" lists sections in this catalog year's class schedules: Summer 2026, Fall 2026. ### APEL 9701 — Electrician Apprenticeship I - **Units:** 4 - **Hours:** 54 Lecture, 54 Lab - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026 schedules - Grading: Letter Grade Only Introduction to the fundamentals of wiring, applied mathematics, conduit bending, methods and means of installation, wiring diagrams, basic blueprint reading, proper tool and material identification and usage; NEC, OSHA Safety, first aid, NJATC apprentice standards and procedures. Requires probationary status in the Alameda County JATC Electrician Apprenticeship Program, approved by the California State Division of Apprenticeship Standards. ### APEL 9702 — Electrician Apprenticeship II - **Units:** 4 - **Hours:** 54 Lecture, 54 Lab - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026 schedules - Grading: Letter Grade Only Expansion of the fundamentals of wiring, applied mathematics, conduit bending, methods and means of installation, wiring diagrams, commercial blueprint reading, DC Theory, the NEC, OTJ Safety, First Aid, NJATC apprentice standards and procedures. Requires probationary status in the Alameda County JATC Electrician Apprenticeship Program, approved by the California State Division of Apprenticeship Standards. ### APEL 9703 — Electrician Apprenticeship III - **Units:** 4 - **Hours:** 54 Lecture, 54 Lab - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026 schedules - Grading: Letter Grade Only Fundamentals of AC theory, inductive reactance, capacitive reactance, impedance, frequency generation, beginning transformer theory, NFPA70E electrical safe work practices, and continuing study of the NEC. Requires indenture in the Alameda County JATC Electrician Apprenticeship Program, approved by the California State Division of Apprenticeship Standards. ### APEL 9704 — Electrician Apprenticeship IV - **Units:** 4 - **Hours:** 54 Lecture, 54 Lab - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026 schedules - Grading: Letter Grade Only This course will expand on the fundamentals of A/C theory. Along with fundamentals, size, install, troubleshoot, and maintain different types of transformers, and how to utilize the NEC in a wide range of working conditions. In addition, the student will learn how to size, install, troubleshoot, and maintain different types of photovoltaic systems. Requires indenture in the Alameda County JATC Electrician Apprenticeship Program, approved by the California State Division of Apprenticeship Standards. ### APEL 9705 — Electrician Apprenticeship V - **Units:** 4 - **Hours:** 54 Lecture, 54 Lab - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026 schedules - Grading: Letter Grade Only Advanced A/C theory beginning with learning about semi-conductors, and instrumentation. The student will learn fire alarm systems and how to engineer, install, test, monitor, and maintain these systems. The student will use updated hands-on labs to demonstrate their knowledge and skills. In addition, the student will continue to apply 2017 NEC articles, specific to Fire Alarm Systems. Requires indenture in the Alameda County JATC Electrician Apprenticeship Program, approved by the California State Division of Apprenticeship Standards. ### APEL 9706 — Electrician Apprenticeship VI - **Units:** 4 - **Hours:** 54 Lecture, 54 Lab - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026 schedules - Grading: Letter Grade Only Course expands knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) emphasizing Article 250, Grounding/ Bonding. This in-depth class explores all aspects of grounding and bonding in our electrical industry, from grounding electrodes to grounding for separately derived systems. In addition, this class continues using the NEC tables to calculate loads, overcurrent protection, wire size, and conduit fill. Requires indenture in the Alameda County JATC Electrician Apprenticeship Program, approved by the California State Division of Apprenticeship Standards. ### APEL 9707 — Electrician Apprenticeship VII - **Units:** 4 - **Hours:** 54 Lecture, 54 Lab - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026 schedules - Grading: Letter Grade Only Course covers general principles of motor operation and motor control including design, installation and wiring of 3-phase and single-phase AC motors, manual starters, overload relays, timing relays, limit switches, jogging, plugging, automatic controls, industrial control development and design, along with blueprints. Moreover, this course includes hands-on wiring skills to show knowledge and proficiency of all the topics introduced. Requires indenture in the Alameda County JATC Electrician Apprenticeship Program, approved by the California State Division of Apprenticeship Standards. ### APEL 9708 — Electrician Apprenticeship VIII - **Units:** 4 - **Hours:** 54 Lecture, 54 Lab - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026 schedules - Grading: Letter Grade Only This course will teach the student about power quality issues, how to recognize and mitigate everything from sags to swells, to harmonics. It will also introduce the student to Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), their uses, installation, programing, and troubleshooting. In addition, the student will learn how to install the VFDs as per Article 430 in the NEC. Requires indenture in the Alameda County JATC Electrician Apprenticeship Program, approved by the California State Division of Apprenticeship Standards. ### APEL 9709 — Electrician Apprenticeship IX - **Units:** 4 - **Hours:** 54 Lecture, 54 Lab - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026 schedules - Grading: Letter Grade Only Course covers building automation and the different components that make up a BAS within most projects. The student will learn these components and learn how to install, program, and integrate them into the Building Management System. In addition, the students will gain knowledge in traffic signals, torque procedures, and rigging and lifting principles. Requires indenture in the Alameda County JATC Electrician Apprenticeship Program, approved by the California State Division of Apprenticeship Standards. ### APEL 9710 — Electrician Apprenticeship X - **Units:** 4 - **Hours:** 54 Lecture, 54 Lab - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026 schedules - Grading: Letter Grade Only Course covers California lighting controls (CALCTP), Automated Demand Response (ADR), labor studies, and foremanship training. It certifies each passing student in the latest lighting technology required by California to comply with Title 24 regulations. In addition, this course teaches the student how to successfully run a job, a crew, and how to detail a set of prints to convey what is needed to expedite the job. Requires indenture in the Alameda County JATC Electrician Apprenticeship Program, approved by the California State Division of Apprenticeship Standards.