The Associate of Science in Electrical Technology, Traffic Signal Technician will prepare students for entry-level employment in the traffic signal maintenance and troubleshooting industry. Most of this work is done by technicians employed by cities where the traffic signal systems are located. Upon completion the student will be able to install, maintain, and repair traffic signal systems in a safe and workmanlike manner.
Limitation on Enrollment - New students must attend an Electrical orientation prior to enrollment. The program requisite is in place to ensure the safety and health awareness of LBCC electrical students.
Elect 253 OSHA Standards for Construction Safety Material Fee: $8.00
20-30 Students
1. Develop procedures for the successful installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of Traffic Signal systems
The Associate of Science in Electrical Technology, Traffic Signal Technician will prepare students for entry-level employment in the traffic signal maintenance and troubleshooting industry. Most of this work is done by technicians employed by cities where the traffic signal systems are located. Specific occupation(s) or field(s) the program will prepare students to enter include, Traffic Signal Maintenance operations for any city in the country.
This program is approved to offer whole general electrician curriculum as established by the Department of Industrial Relations - Division of Labor Standards Enforcement. Once a student has earned the Associate in Science (AS) Degree, Electrical Technology, that student will be allowed to register to take the General Electrician's Certification Exam. The California Contractor's License requirements recognize the courses listed below as partial fulfillment of the experience requirements.
According to regional Labor Market Information, “In California, the number of Electricians is expected to grow much faster than average growth rate for all occupations. Jobs for Electricians are expected to increase by 32.5 percent, or 19,000 jobs between 2014 and 2024. In Los Angeles County, the number of Electricians is expected to grow much faster than average growth rate for all occupations. Jobs for Electricians are expected to increase by 20.6 percent, or 2,290 jobs between 2012 and 2022. The median wage in 2018 for Electricians in California is $65,367 annually, or $31.43 hourly. The median wage for Electricians in Los Angeles County is $68,471 annually, or $32.92 hourly.”
Admission Procedures - Students interested in the Electrical Technology program are required to complete the Program Orientation Session prior to registering for any classes. Exceptions to this requirement are made for students in Sheet Metal or students in other nonelectrical trades programs who want to enroll in ELECT 202; these students may contact Scott Fraser at sfraser@lbcc.edu for the Prerequisite Waiver form. At the Orientation, students will be required to complete a 50 question online electrical math test that will be used as an advisory tool for choosing the appropriate electrical math class. Students who have completed any college math classes should bring unofficial transcripts so that their classes can be evaluated as substitutes for the Electrical math classes. Students are allowed to switch from the day or evening programs with instructor and Department Head approvals. Faculty recommend that students are eligible to enroll in ENGL 801 and READ 881 before joining the program. In addition, it is recommended that students have a valid CPR card or are concurrently enrolled in a CPR class while enrolled in Electricity courses.
Limitation on Enrollment - New students must attend an Electrical orientation prior to enrollment. The program requisite is in place to ensure the safety and health awareness of LBCC electrical students.
One course in this program of study has a material fee of $8.00.
REQUIREMENTS | COURSE NO. | COURSE DESCRIPTION | UNITS | SEQUENCE |
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Required Core Courses | ELECT 253 | OSHA Standards for Construction Safety | 2.0 | Year 1, Fall |
ELECT 225 | Algebra and Trigonometry for Technicians | 4.0 | Year 1, Fall | |
ELECT 204 | First Semester Fundamentals of DC Electricity | 4.0 | Year 1, Fall | |
ELECT 240 | Introduction to the National Electrical Code | 3.0 | Year 1, Spring | |
ELECT 209 | Second Sem Fund of Motors/Generators | 4.0 | Year 1, Spring | |
ELECT 435A | Motor Control Wiring and Troubleshooting | 2.0 | Year 2, Fall | |
ELECT 212 | Third Semester Fund of AC Electricity | 4.0 | Year 2, Fall | |
ELECT 214 | Fourth Semester AC Principles & Practice | 4.0 | Year 2, Spring | |
ELECT 242 | Electrical Code – Grounding | 1.5 | Year 2, Spring | |
Required Core Total | 28.5 | |||
AND Required Concentration Courses | ||||
ELECT 280 | Traffic Signal Systems 1 | 3.0 | Year 1, Fall | |
ELECT 284 | Traffic Signal Controllers & Digital Systems | 3.0 | Year 1, Spring | |
ELECT 285 | Traffic Signal Inspection and Safety | 2.0 | Year 2, Fall | |
ELECT 275 | Electrical Pipe Bending | 1.0 | Year 1, Winter | |
ELECT 256 | High Voltage Safety Awareness | 1.0 | Year 1, Summer | |
Concentration Total | 10.0 | |||
Program Total | 38.5 |
Field of Concentration (Major) Units: 38.5 units
General Education Units (Plan A, Associate of Science): 19 units
Total Units from above: 57.5 units
General Elective Units needed to satisfy the 60 units minimum requirement: 2.5 units.
See your department head or counselor for guidance in selecting these degree applicable units.
The units presented on this narrative are only part of the A.S. degree requirements.
Total Units to satisfy AS degree requirements: 60 units.
Proposed Sequence:
Year 1, Fall = 16
Year 1, Winter = 1
Year 1, Spring = 13
Year 1, Summer = 1
Year 2, Fall = 17
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