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

Industrial Technology - Mechanical Apprenticeship Certificate of Achievement

Upon successful completion of the Industrial Technology - Mechanical Apprenticeship Option certificate, the apprentice demonstrates skills, knowledge, and training to work in mechanical maintenance at a hydroelectric plant facility. The apprentice demonstrates proficiency in the installation, repair, maintenance and troubleshooting of mechanical systems including compressors, pumps, hydraulic/pneumatic systems, and plant auxiliary equipment. 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 proficiency in the installation, repair, maintenance and troubleshooting of mechanical systems including compressors, pumps, hydraulic/pneumatic systems, and plant auxiliary equipment.

Core Requirements

Complete 34 units

Course NameUnits:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
A-ELE 75A Basic Electricity Units: 2
A-ELE 75C Transformers and Polychlorinated Biphenyl 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 77D Plant Auxiliary Equipment Units: 2
A-IND 77E Hydraulics Units: 2
A-IND 77F Pneumatics Units: 2
A-IND 77G Governor Systems Units: 2
A-IND 77H Computers in Hydro-Electric Plants Units: 2
A-IND 77K Fundamentals of Thermodynamics Units: 2
A-IND 77L Project Control and Power Contracts Units: 2
A-IND 77M Air Conditioning Units: 2
A-IND 77N Electro-Mechanical Print Reading Units: 2
A-MEC 74A Basic Welding Units: 2
A-MEC 74B Machine Shop 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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