Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Counselor Name:_______________________ Catalog: 2025-2026 San Joaquin Delta College Catalog Program: Industrial Technology - Operations Apprenticeship Certificate of Achievement

Industrial Technology - Operations Apprenticeship Certificate of Achievement

Upon successful completion of the Industrial Technology - Operations Apprenticeship Option certificate, the student demonstrates skills, knowledge, and training to work in plant operations at a hydroelectric plant facility. The apprentice demonstrates the proficiency in the operation of a hydroelectric plant controlling pumps, electrical generators, aqueduct system and the total plant operating systems. The program is offered as part of the State Department of Water Resources Joint Apprenticeship Committee and the State Division of Apprenticeship Standards. The apprentice receives a State Journey-level Certificate upon successful completion of the program.

NOTE: Please refer to the current catalog for information about Special Admissions Programs.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate the proficiency in the operation of a hydroelectric plant controlling pumps, electrical generators, aqueduct system and the total plant operating systems.

Core Requirements

Complete 34 units

Course NameUnits:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
A-ELE 75A Basic Electricity Units: 2
A-ELE 75B Advanced Electricity Units: 2
A-ELE 75C Transformers and Polychlorinated Biphenyl Units: 2
A-ELE 75D Protective Relaying Units: 2
A-ELE 75E High Voltage Switching Units: 2
A-IND 72A Introduction to Apprenticeship Units: 2
A-IND 76 Applied Technical Mathematics Units: 2
A-IND 77A Mechanical Fundamentals Units: 2
A-IND 77B Bearings, Pumps, and Turbines Units: 2
A-IND 77C Motors and Generators Units: 2
A-IND 77D Plant Auxiliary Equipment Units: 2
A-IND 77G Governor Systems Units: 2
A-IND 77H Computers in Hydro-Electric Plants Units: 2
A-IND 77J Water Aqueduct Systems Units: 2
A-IND 77K Fundamentals of Thermodynamics Units: 2
A-IND 77L Project Control and Power Contracts Units: 2
A-IND 77N Electro-Mechanical Print Reading Units: 2

Minimum Units Required: 34

Complete all courses with a grade of “C” or better.

For more information:

Contact the Technical Careers and Trades Transfer and Career Pathway (TrAC) 

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