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Salt Lake Technical College

Low Voltage Technician Apprenticeship

Low voltage (LV) electrical systems field specialization includes video and audio media, life safety (access control, burglar and fire alarms, and video surveillance), communications (telephone, modem computer networks, paging), and environmental controls (HVAC and energy management). Apprentices will ‘learn and earn’ while developing critical industry skills and achieving industry certifications.


Certificate of Achievement: 18 credits


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Required Courses (18 Credit Hours)

Course
Title
Credit Hours
Semester
Prerequisite
Course TELV 1000
Title Intro to Info/Comm Technology
Clock Hours 2
Semester F, S
Prerequisite Students must place into Math 1010 on the College Placement Test, or proper CASAS placement Test, or provide a transcript showing a grade of C or higher in Math 0990 or equivalent, or complete ELI 1470 (Math for the Trades) with a grade of C or higher, or instructor approval. Students must place into KESL 0225 Intermediate I Reading/Writing or instructor approval.
Course TELV 1100
Title BICSI Installer 1
Clock Hours 2
Semester F, S
Prerequisite
Course TELV 1200
Title BICSI Installer 2, Copper
Clock Hours 2
Semester F, S
Prerequisite 1) Six months of verifiable full-time equivalent structured cabling systems (SCS) field experience through an on-the-job, trade school, or an apprenticeship program, and 2) Passed the BICSI instructor-led hands-on training Installer 1 certificate program, or 3) Instructor approval
Course TELV 1300
Title BICSI Installer 2, Opt Fiber
Clock Hours 2
Semester F, S
Prerequisite 1) Six months of verifiable full-time equivalent structured cabling systems (SCS) field experience through an on-the-job, trade school, or an apprenticeship program, and 2) Passed the BICSI instructor-led hands-on training Installer 1 certificate program, or 3) Instructor approval
Course TELV 1400
Title BICSI Technician
Clock Hours 2
Semester F, S
Prerequisite 1) One year of verifiable full-time equivalent structured cabling systems (SCS) field experience through an on-the-job, trade school, or an apprenticeship program, and 2) Hold a certificate of course completion of BICSI’s instructor-led hands-on training in Copper and Fiber structured cabling systems (SCS), or 3) Instructor approval
Course TELV 2000
Title Electronics Sys/Access Control
Clock Hours 2
Semester F, S
Prerequisite BICSI Technician Certification or Instructor approval
Course TELV 2100
Title IT/Wireless Apps & Test Equipment
Clock Hours 2
Semester F, S
Prerequisite BICSI Technician Certification or Instructor approval
Course TELV 2200
Title Audiovisual (AV) Technology I
Clock Hours 2
Semester F, S
Prerequisite BICSI Technician Certification or Instructor approval
Course TELV 2300
Title LV Building Automation Systems
Clock Hours 2
Semester F, S
Prerequisite BICSI Technician Certification or Instructor approval

Elective Courses

Course
Title
Clock Hours
Semester
Prerequisite
Course None
Title
Clock Hours
Semester
Prerequisite

Tuition and Fees

CERTIFICATIONS:

  • OSHA 10: (no fee)
  • INST1: $335.00
  • INSTC: $335.00
  • INSTF: $335.00
  • INSTH: $335.00
  • Utah Basic Fire Alarm Tech: $70.00
  • AVIXA Certified Technology Specialist (CTS): $490.00

AVAILABLE CLASS SCHEDULES

TBD

Financial Aid

Many SLTech programs are eligible for Pell Grants or VA Educational Benefits.

Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online to get started.

SCHOLARSHIPS

For information about scholarships, visit the Office of Financial Aid

Requirements

All entering students must demonstrate competence for placement into MATH 1010 by scoring 40 or higher on the algebra portion of the mathematics College Placement Test or proper CASAS Placement Test or provide a transcript showing a grade of C or higher in MATH 0990 or equivalent or complete ELI 1470 (Math for the Trades) with a grade of C or higher.

In addition, placement into KESL 0225 Intermediate I Reading/Writing or instructor approval.

Need a little help with Reading, Math, or keyboarding? Academic Readiness courses will get you up to speed!

Ready to get started? Visit the admissions page for instructions and steps to follow for enrollment!

Gainful Employment Disclosure

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COURSE/PROGRAM DELIVERY MODEL

While enrolled in the Low Voltage Technician Apprenticeship program, apprentices will earn wages from their employers during business hours, gain on-the-job learning and job-related classroom instruction, work under a mentor in the work setting, and achieve nationally recognized credentials.

Job-related classroom instruction includes in-person lectures and lab experience, meeting two nights a week in the evenings.

Contact US

For information about this program, please contact us at SATTS@slcc.edu or 801-957-4066.