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Salt Lake Technical College

Apprenticeship Low Voltage Technician

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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.

IMPORTANT UPDATE:

Changes to the SLTECH Registration Process!
Contact the Academic Advising Office at 801-957-4978 or academicadvising@slcc.edu to learn more about how these improvements may affect you.

CREDIT HOURS

18 Credit Hours

 

ESTIMATED COST*

$1,620

 

CERTIFICATE ACHIEVED

CA

 

Tuition is subject to change without notice. Additional fees may be required.

Enrollment Steps
Step 1: Apply for Admission
Complete your admissions application. Once you receive your student number (S#), proceed to Step 2.

Step 2: Meet with Your Academic Advisor
Schedule an appointment (in-person, phone, or video call) with an Academic Advisor to verify your program of study & find out about placement testing requirements. Contact the Academic Advising Office:
Phone: 801-957-4978 or
Email: academicadvising@slcc.edu
Online: Schedule Appointment

Step 3: Placement Testing(if required)
For Certificate Programs: Schedule your CASAS Test
For Degree Programs (AS, AAS, Apprenticeship):
Schedule the SLCC Math and Reading Placement
Once your placement test is completed. Contact your advisor to plan your course schedule and to register.

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OCCUPATIONS

Electrical & Electronic Engineering Technicians

Entry-Level Wage: $23.90

Median Wage: $29.82

Monthly Openings: 27

Occupational Data, 2024, Salt Lake County, Lightcast Economic Modeling

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 All entering students must demonstrate competence for placement into MATH 1010 by scoring 300 on the mathematics College 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.
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 300 on the mathematics College 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.

 

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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.