Program: Electrical Technology

Long Beach City College prepares students for entry-level employment in numerous electrical and electrically related trades. Upon completion of the Electrical Technology program, the student will be able to install, maintain, and repair electrical equipment and systems in a safe and workman-like manner. Thanks to our local voters, a $22M Bond investment through Measure E has made it possible for Long Beach City College to build two new buildings at PCC campus in the Fall of 2018 and modernize our Electrical Technology facilities to provide a more robust education and training program for this high-demand industry. 

(Program Video: LBCC Career Technical Education, Electrical Technology)
 

NOTE: The California Contractor’s License requirements recognize the courses listed below as partial fulfillment of the experience requirements. LBCC is California Division of Apprenticeship Standards Approved School: #101 This program also meets the standards set by the California Department of Apprenticeship Standards towards the current California Electrician Certification testing. Once a student has completed the program, that student will be allowed to register to take the Electrician’s Certification Exam.
 

PROGRAM INFO

Those interested in Long Beach City College’s (LBCC) Electrical Technology Program are required to complete the steps below.

REQUIREMENTS

Step 1: Apply to Long Beach City College

Before you can apply to any of the Electrical Technology programs, you must first apply for admission to Long Beach City College. Please take a look at our enrollment guides on the Get Started section for more information.

If you wish to have classes from other colleges evaluated, please bring an official transcript to Admissions & Records. Evaluations can take up to one month to be completed, so be sure to start this process as early as possible.

Step 2: Complete LBCC Online Orientation

Log into the Viking Student System/Viking Portal and complete LBCC online orientation and all the necessary steps to officially become an LBCC student.

Step 3: Sign up & Attend a ELECT 600 course

Students interested in any of the Electrical Technology programs are required to complete the ELECT 600 course. This course is a co-requisite to the following listed courses: ELECT 202, ELECT 204, ELECT 225, ELECT 253, CISCO 250, and CISCO 251.

A complete list of co-requisite classes can be found in the current College Catalogue.

ELECT 600 is designed to introduce future electrical technology students to many facets of our program including safety related topics. During this class, you will meet faculty, learn about safety protocols that are set up to introduce you to industry standards. It is also an opportunity to ask questions about our program offerings and the next steps to a successful career in the Electrical Industry.

Students with college math will be asked to bring an unofficial copy of your transcripts so that you can substitute that class for ELECT 202 and possibly ELECT 225.

If you miss signing up for an ELECT 600 course. Email sfraser@lbcc.edu or sengelhardt@lbcc.edu.

Step 4: Register for Classes

You can register for classes through the Viking Student System/Viking Portal. Be sure to check online for your registration appointment and that all your prerequisites have been met. Returning students who did not attend the previous semester should verify that they are term activated for the current semester.

If you have a hold on your account, you must contact the department listed to clear the hold before you can register.

Step 5: Pay Your Fees

You can pay your enrollment fees through the Viking Student System/Viking Portal or by visiting the Cashier’s Office on either campus.

 

DEGREES & CERTIFICATES

Click on the program titles below to see required courses and program mappers.

ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY

Electrical Apprenticeship Preparation, Certificate of Achievement (ACH)

Electrical Program Preparation, Certificate of Completion

IPC-620 Wire Harness Assembly and Inspection, Certificate of Completion

ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY, AUTOMATION TECHNICIAN

Electrical Technology – Automation Technician, Associate in Science (AS)

Electrical Technology – Automation Technician, Certificate of Achievement (ACH)

Automation Technician, Certificate of Achievement (ACH)

ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY, CISCO CERTIFIED NETWORK INSTALLATION ASSOCIATE

Electrical Technology – CISCO Certified Network Installation Associate, Associate in Science (AS)

CISCO Certified Network Installation Associate, Certificate of Achievement (ACH)

Electrical Technology – CISCO Certified Network Installation Associate, Certificate of Achievement (ACH)

Network Cabling Specialist. Certificate of Accomplishment (ACC)

ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY, GENERAL INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICIAN

Electrical Technology – General Industrial Electrician, Associate in Science (AS)

Electrical Technology – General Industrial Electrician, Certificate of Achievement (ACH)

General Industrial Electrician, Certificate of Achievement (ACH)

ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY, HIGH VOLTAGE TEST TECHNICIAN

Electrical Technology – High Voltage Test Technician, Associate in Science (AS)

Electrical Technology – High Voltage Test Technician, Certificate of Achievement (ACH)

High Voltage Test Technician, Certificate of Achievement (ACH)

ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY, SOLAR INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE

Electrical Technology – Solar Installation and Maintenance, Associate in Science (AS)

Electrical Technology – Solar Installation and Maintenance, Certificate of Achievement (ACH)

Solar Installation and Maintenance, Certificate of Achievement (ACH)

ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY, TRAFFIC SIGNAL TECHNICIAN

Electrical Technology – Traffic Signal Technician, Associate in Science (AS)

Electrical Technology – Traffic Signal Technician, Certificate of Achievement (ACH)

Traffic Signal Technician, Certificate of Achievement (ACH)

 

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COURSE OFFERINGS

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Important News: ALL ELECT and CISCO classes will be held at the PCC Campus in two brand new buildings. These are the QQ and RR buildings on the east side of campus off of Walnut Avenue between the Horticulture area and Automotive (JJ Building)

Course Name	Fall	Winter	Spring	Summer
CISCO 250 Communications Cabling Installation
CISCO 251 Introduction to Networks
CISCO 252 Switching Routing Wireless Essentials
CISCO 253 Enterprise Network Security Automation
ELECT 202 Electrical Mathematics
ELECT 204 First Semester Fundamentals of DC Electricity
ELECT 209 Second Sem. Fund of Motors/Generators
ELECT 212 Third Semester Fund of AC Electricity
ELECT 214 Fourth Semester AC Principles & Pract
ELECT 225 Algebra and Trigonometry for Technicians
ELECT 227 Variable Speed Drive Fundamentals
ELECT 230A Robotics Technology-Design
ELECT 230B Robotics Technology-Integration
ELECT 231 Electro-Hydraulics and Pneumatic Systems
ELECT 240 Introduction to the National Electrical Code
ELECT 242 Electrical Code – Grounding
ELECT 245 Electrical Code – Commercial
ELECT 246 NFPA 70E for Manufacturing
ELECT 247 Electrical code – Solar
ELECT 250 Electrical Code – Industrial
ELECT 251 Electrical Code – Industrial
ELECT 253 OSHA Standards for Construction Safety
ELECT 256 High Voltage Safety Awareness
ELECT 262 Solar 1 – Grid-Tied Solar Photovoltaics
ELECT 263 Solar 2 – Advanced Solar Photovoltaics
ELECT 265 Conductors
ELECT 266 Circuit Breakers
ELECT 267 Switch Gear and Switchboards
ELECT 268 Transformers
ELECT 271 Electrical Cost Estimating
ELECT 275 Electrical Pipe Bending
ELECT 277 Blueprint Reading for Electricians
ELECT 280 Traffic Signal Systems 1
ELECT 283 Traffic Systems Communications
ELECT 284 Traffic Signal Controllers & Digital Systems
ELECT 285 Traffic Signal Inspection and Safety
ELECT 400 Electrical Certification Exam Prep
ELECT 435A Motor Control Wiring and Troubleshooting
ELECT 435B Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) 1
ELECT 435C HMI and Advanced PLC Programming
ELECT 600 Electrical Program & Safety Preparation
ELECT 601 Computer Applications for Tech Reports
ELECT 602 Electrical Mathematics

View Course Descriptions on LBCC College Catalog.

CAREER INFO

Start your career as a professional and/or specialist in the area below!

Learn more about various Industrial Electrical jobs in the Greater Los Angeles area.

To explore potential jobs in this field of study, we strongly urge you to visit LBCC Career Center. Working with a career counselor, we will assess your strengths, skills, interests, and accomplishments to help you identify internship opportunities and career goals that match your educational and professional needs.