A four-year apprenticeship program in the installation, maintenance and repair of communications equipment offered through the City of San Diego. This is a promotional opportunity for City of San Diego employees only and applicants must meet criteria specified by the city. For information about employment through the City of San Diego, call 619-682-1011.
This apprenticeship program combines classroom instruction in Electronic Systems with on-the-job training to prepare City of San Diego Communication Technicians in the areas of installation, maintenance and repair of communications equipment in City facilities and vehicles.
Upon successful completion of the program, the student will receive a Journeyman certificate from the State of California, and will be eligible for employment in the field of communication equipment maintenance and repair.
Student Learning Outcomes:
San Diego City Civil Service Communications Technician Apprenticeship students will:
- Demonstrate preparedness for successful transition to the Journeyman level designation and professional certification by the California Division of Apprenticeship Standards for the Communications Technician.
- Illustrate procedures utilized for Communication Technician practices in use of tools techniques and hands-on skills and competencies for Journeyman-level practices in Communication Technician Apprenticeship.
- Identify and utilize equipment and related components of Communications Technician to meet standards for measurement, calibration and Communications Technician practices at Journeyman levels.
- Read, comprehend and apply Communications Technician instructions and design standards for Communications Technician outcomes as required by Communications Technician practice and industry standards.