Apprenticeship: Fire and Life Safety
7 courses · Chabot College · 2026-2027 Catalog
APFL 9701 Orientation Fire/Life Safety
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 90 Lecture, 18 Lab
- Prerequisite
- Student is a registered State indentured apprentice.
- Transfers to
- CSU
Introduction to basic knowledge and skills required of a fire/life safety technician. Business communication, basic safety, applied construction math, hand tools, basic rigging, construction drawings, and power tools. 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 https://www.apprenticeship4you.com/our-programs
APFL 9702 Electrical Materials, Blueprint Reading, Cabling Systems
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 90 Lecture, 18 Lab
- Transfers to
- CSU
The study of electrical materials, fittings and fasteners; blueprint reading, rigging, electrical safety and low voltage cabling systems. Construction methods and materials, cable conduit and raceways, including bending, cutting, reaming, and threading conduit. Low voltage and limited-energy cabling uses, selection, and installation. 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 https://www.apprenticeship4you.com/our-programs
APFL 9703 Electrical Theory, Test Equipment, and Power Quality
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 90 Lecture, 18 Lab
- Transfers to
- CSU
The study of electrical and electrionic theory, Kirchoff’s laws and Ohm’s Law, circuit analysis, test equipment, power quality, and grounding. DC circuits and basic electrical theory, AC circuits, including sine wave terminology, phase relationships, capacitive and inductive reactance. Semiconductors and digital logic circuits. Electronic test and measurement equipment. Electrical grounding and bonding. Transformers, power quality, and power backup. Reading and interpreting electrical drawings. 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 https://www.apprenticeship4you.com/our-programs
APFL 9704 Low Voltage Electrical Systems, Components, Terminations, and Testing
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 90 Lecture, 18 Lab
- Transfers to
- CSU
The study of electrical blueprint reading, voice and data systems, switching devices and terminating conductors, low voltage code and computer applications. Includes mechanical switches and proximity and motion detectors, electromechanical and solid-state relays. Soldered and solderless termination and testing of low-voltage cables. 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 https://www.apprenticeship4you.com/our-programs
APFL 9705 Networking Principles, Fiber Optic Implementation, and Video Applications
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 90 Lecture, 18 Lab
- Transfers to
- CSU
The study of cable applications, principles of networks, fiber optic theory and components, video systems, wireless communication networks, and security systems. Includes data communications TCP/IP protocols, fiber cable characteristics, devices, splicing, and testing.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 https://www.apprenticeship4you.com/our-programs.
APFL 9706 Advanced Systems Maintenance and Supervision
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 90 Lecture, 18 Lab
- Transfers to
- CSU
Advanced security systems, fire alarm systems, system maintenance and repair, site planning and documentation and introduction to supervision. Includes overview of system components, communication, and monitoring. Digital and analog signals and communications.CCTV digital and analog hardware and connections. 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 https://www.apprenticeship4you.com/our-programs
APFL 9795 Occupational Work Experience - Fire/Life Safety Apprenticeship
- Units
- 1-14
- Transfers to
- CSU
Supervised employment of students extending classroom-based occupational learning at an on-the-job learning station relating to the students’ occupational goals. 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 1.00 unit. Students can earn a maximum of 14 units of Work Experience.