Apprenticeship: Construction System Electrical Low Voltage
7 courses · Chabot College · 2026-2027 Catalog
CEST 9701 Introduction to Construction Electronic Systems Technician I
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 36 Lecture, 54 Lab
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course provides the Construction Electronic Systems Technician apprentice with instruction in the following areas: Basic safety, including accident prevention, lockout/tagout, trenching and lifting safety, firefighting, and electrical safety guidelines. Measurements and calculations, including units of imperial and metric measure, decimal and fractional numbers. Use of hand and power tools. Reading and care of blueprints. Rigging safety, equipment, crane hand signals, estimating size and weight of load. Methods used to move equipment and materials. Student must be a registered State indentured apprentice.
CEST 9702 Introduction to Construction Electronic Systems Technician II
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 36 Lecture, 54 Lab
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course provides the Construction Electronic Systems Technician apprentice 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 included 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.
CEST 9703 Intermediate Construction Electronic Systems Technician I
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 36 Lecture, 54 Lab
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course provides the Construction Electronic Systems Technician with instruction in mathematics related to the trade and electronic theory, including common electrical formulas, quantities, units, and analyzing the operation of electrical circuits. Standard electronic measurement tools, such as multimeters, wattmeters, and megohmeters, and techniques for their use. Alternating Current (AC) and Direct Current (DC) electrical systems and grounding, and blueprint reading related to the trade. Application of wire, cable, and their termination. Student will learn applicable codes and standards and how to determine which codes and standards apply for a given application. Student must be a state registered apprentice in this trade.
CEST 9704 Intermediate Construction Electronic Systems Technician II
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 36 Lecture, 54 Lab
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course provides the Construction Electronic Systems Technician with instruction in types of cabling, switches and relays, terminating conductors, low-voltage codes and standards, and computer cabling applications. Installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of computer networking appliances. Study of fiber optic theory, devices, and systems. Basic theory, installation, and operation of wireless communication systems. Student must be a registered State indentured apprentice.
CEST 9705 Advanced Construction Electronic Systems Technician I
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 36 Lecture, 54 Lab
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course provides the Construction Electronic Systems Technician with instruction in wire and cable selection, advanced buses and networks, fiber optic installation, cable and satellite television systems, and wireless communications. Students will learn the components, cabling, and installation techniques specific to audio, video, broadband, and digital communication systems. Student must be a state registered apprentice in this trade.
CEST 9706 Advanced Construction Electronic Systems Technician II
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 36 Lecture, 54 Lab
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course provides the Construction Electronic Systems Technician with instruction in site survey, job planning and documentation, maintenance and repair, supervision of fire and security alarm systems. Students will plan, install, commission, and troubleshoot commercial and residential networking systems. Students will integrate CCTV and access control components into working systems. Student must be a registered State indentured apprentice.
CEST 9795 Occupational Work Experience - Construction Electronic Systems Technician
- Units
- 1-14
- Transfers to
- CSU
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 1.00 unit. Students can earn a maximum of 14 units of Work Experience.