# Solar Turbines, Incorporated Apprenticeship (Associate of Science Degree)

San Diego City College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Manufacturing Engineering Technology

Source: https://sdccd.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/15604/15944/15945/15605/15740

### Summary

A four-year indentured apprenticeship program in a number of manufacturing or technical trades is available. Applications for the following trades are accepted at Solar Turbines, Incorporated, 2200 Pacific Coast Highway, P.O. Box 85376 MZ-M1, San Diego, CA 92186-5376:

-   Master Machinist
-   Tool and Die Maker
-   Sheet Metal Experimental Mechanics
-   Precision Machine Tool Mechanic

Enrollment in classes other than those listed will be allowed with the approval of the Solar Turbines, Incorporated Apprenticeship Coordinator.

**Award Note:**
The Associate Degree requires a minimum of 60 degree applicable semester units.

**Learning Outcome(s): Students who complete the Solar Turbines, Incorporated Apprenticeship Program will be able to:**

1.  Demonstrate preparedness for successful transition to the Journeyman level designation and professional certification by the California Division of Apprenticeship Standards.
2.  Illustrate procedures utilized for Solar Turbine industry specific practices in use of tools techniques and hands-on skills and competencies for Journeyman-level practices in Solar Turbine.
3.  Identify and utilize equipment and related components of the Solar Turbine profession to meet standards for measurement, calibration and Solar Turbine practices at Journeyman levels.
4.  Read, comprehend and apply Solar Turbine instructions and design standards for construction or production outcomes as required by Solar Turbine practices and industry standards.

### Apprenticeship Program

The apprenticeship training program provides an opportunity for a balanced approach of on-the-job training and related technical instruction to achieve the position of journeyperson in one of the state-approved programs. The length of the program depends on the trade selected and can range from two to five years. The program encourages the transfer of skills and knowledge from master journeyperson to apprentices to further employment potential in their trade. The California state system was established in 1939 with the passage of the Shelley-Maloney Apprenticeship Labor Standards Act. This act established the California Apprenticeship Council as the policy-making body; named the State Director of Industrial Relations as the administrator of apprenticeship; authorized the Division of Apprenticeship Standards (DAS) to approve training standards and provide assistance in the development of apprenticeship programs; and assigned responsibility for related and supplemental training to state and local boards responsible for vocational education.

#### Affirmative Action Statement

The Apprenticeship Committees for whom the District provides related and supplemental instruction have indicated they do not and will not discriminate against any employee or against any applicant for employment because of age, race, color, religion, handicap, ancestry, sex, or national origin.

#### Admission To The Program

Indenture in a state-approved apprenticeship program is a required prerequisite to enroll in the apprenticeship related and supplemental classes. Applicants for apprenticeship should contact the employer, program coordinator, or labor union listed before each program in the apprenticeship course description section of the catalog. Each of the individual programs listed in the apprenticeship course description section of this catalog is administered by an apprenticeship committee made up of member representatives from the respective trades or industries. This committee serves as the approval body for all apprenticeship matters relating to the particular trade. See our Apprenticeship Programs website for more information.

#### Completion Requirements

In addition to the academic requirements listed, each apprentice must complete the prescribed number of hours of training during the period of the apprenticeship program as approved by the apprenticeship committee to receive the certificate of achievement or degree.

### Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **COURSES REQUIRED FOR THE MAJOR:** | | 30 |
| MFET 105 | Print Reading and Symbology | 3 |
| CHEM 100 | Fundamentals of Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 100L | Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory | 1 |
| MATH 98 | Technical Intermediate Algebra and Geometry | 4 |
| MACT 150 | Intro/Computer Numerical Control (CNC) | 4 |
| ENGL C1000 | Academic Reading and Writing | 3 |
| ENGE 151 | Computer-Aided Design | 2 |
| MFET 115 | Properties of Materials | 3 |
| MFET 120 | Manufacturing Processes | 4 |
| COMM C1000 | Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |