{
  "college": "san-jose-city-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "code": "ELECT",
  "name": "Electrician",
  "sourceUrl": "https://catalog.sjcc.edu/course-descriptions-information/course-descriptions/elect/",
  "courses": [
    {
      "code": "ELECT 153",
      "subject": "ELECT",
      "number": "153",
      "title": "National Electrical Code",
      "units": "4",
      "hours": "Lecture Hours: 3, Lab Hours: 3",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Students will study the National Electrical Code (NEC). The NEC covers best practices and requirements associated with installations at various dwellings, from residential housing, commercial properties, and special occupancies. Students will be able to recognize industry standards and any electrical code violations.",
      "notes": [
        "Repeatable: No",
        "Grading: L",
        "Cal-GETC: None District GE: None",
        "Advisory Level: Read: 2 Write: 2 Math: None",
        "Degree Applicable: AS",
        "Credit by Exam: Yes"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 0,
          "url": "/c/san-jose-city-college/schedule/fall-2026/elect/#elect-153",
          "subject": "ELECT"
        },
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/san-jose-city-college/schedule/spring-2027/elect/#elect-153",
          "subject": "ELECT"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "ELECT 154",
      "subject": "ELECT",
      "number": "154",
      "title": "Blueprint Reading and Rigging",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "Lecture Hours: 2.5, Lab Hours: 1.5",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Students will learn blueprint reading, troubleshooting electrical systems, and rigging. This course will cover fundamental skills for sketching and reading accurate blueprints required to safely install and troubleshoot various electrical systems. Topics covered include fire alarm systems, security systems, HVAC, residential/commercial areas, and troubleshooting common scenarios experienced in the field. Students will also learn proper and safe methods for rigging, digging, and using motorized tools.",
      "notes": [
        "Repeatable: No",
        "Grading: L",
        "Cal-GETC: None District GE: None",
        "Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: None",
        "Degree Applicable: AS",
        "Credit by Exam: Yes"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "ELECT 155",
      "subject": "ELECT",
      "number": "155",
      "title": "Low Voltage Specialty Systems",
      "units": "4",
      "hours": "Lecture Hours: 3, Lab Hours: 3",
      "prerequisite": "AIRC 121 with C or better",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Students will learn low voltage specialty systems, including fire alarms; security alarms; voice, data, TV, signaling systems; lightning protection systems; and fiber optic systems. This course will teach students foundational knowledge and skills required to appropriately install, wire, and troubleshoot various types of the low voltage specialty system types. The students will also apply specific National Electric Code requirements for these low voltage specialty system types.",
      "notes": [
        "Repeatable: No",
        "Grading: L",
        "Cal-GETC: None District GE: None",
        "Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: None",
        "Degree Applicable: AS",
        "Credit by Exam: Yes"
      ],
      "offered": []
    }
  ]
}