El Camino College

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El Camino College Apprenticeship Program

Become an Apprentice
  • El Camino College
  • 16007 Crenshaw Boulevard
  • Torrance, CA 90506
  • Contact: Sergio Pineda
  • spineda@elcamino.edu

Meet Your Apprenticeship Team

  • Sergio Pineda

    Counselor, Apprenticeships

  • Jason Barquero

    Dean, Workforce Programs & Career Pathways

  • Program 1/5

    Aerospace Technician Pre-Apprenticeship

    8 weeks to complete the program

    Access to this program is typically open to:

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      Current employees

      Incumbent workers referred to the program by their employer

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      Current Students

      Students enrolling in the program needing placement with an employer

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      Entry-Level Job Seekers

      Entry-level job seekers with no previous experience

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      General

      Workers with experience in the industry prior to apprenticeship

    The courses required

    The courses required to complete the program are listed here. Many other courses of Related Instruction are also available and subject to apprenticeship waiver of fees.

    • Introduction to Electronics (ECHT 11- 3 units or 96 Hours)
    • Basic Electronics Fabrication (ECHT 22 - 3 units or 96 Hours)
    • Introduction to Direct and Alternating Current Circuits (ECHT 110: 3 units or 96 hours)
  • Program 2/5

    Aerospace Electronics Technician Apprenticeship Program

    to complete the program

    Access to this program is typically open to:

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      Current employees

      Incumbent workers referred to the program by their employer

      Individuals with specified industry or academic credential required prior to entry

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      Current Students

      Students enrolling in the program needing placement with an employer

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      Entry-Level Job Seekers

      Entry-level job seekers with no previous experience

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      General

      Workers with experience in the industry prior to apprenticeship

      Individuals who previously completed specified apprenticeship or pre-apprenticeship

    The courses required

    The courses required to complete the program are listed here. Many other courses of Related Instruction are also available and subject to apprenticeship waiver of fees.

    • Introduction to Mechanical Drafting (CADD 5: 3 units or 96 hours)
    • Principles of Engineering (ET 10: 3 units or 96 hours)
    • Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (CADD 45: 3 units or 48 hours

    Are there pre-conditions for entry into the Program or for apprentice job placement in this Industry Sector?

    • HS Diploma or GED required
  • Program 3/5

    Aerospace CNC Machining Technician Apprenticeship Program

    to complete the program

    Access to this program is typically open to:

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      Current employees

      Incumbent workers referred to the program by their employer

      Individuals with specified industry or academic credential required prior to entry

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      Current Students

      Students enrolling in the program needing placement with an employer

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      Entry-Level Job Seekers

      Entry-level job seekers with no previous experience

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      General

      Workers with experience in the industry prior to apprenticeship

      Individuals who previously completed specified apprenticeship or pre-apprenticeship

    The courses required

    The courses required to complete the program are listed here. Many other courses of Related Instruction are also available and subject to apprenticeship waiver of fees.

    • Manufacturing Print Reading (MTT 2: 3 units or 48 hours)
    • Basic Machine Tool Operations (MTT 46: 3 units or 96 hours)
    • Advanced Manufacturing Processes (MTT 107: 4 units or 128 hours)

    Are there pre-conditions for entry into the Program or for apprentice job placement in this Industry Sector?

    • HS Diploma or GED required
  • Program 4/5

    Aerospace Electromechanical Technician Apprenticeship Program

    to complete the program

    Access to this program is typically open to:

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      Current employees

      Incumbent workers referred to the program by their employer

      Individuals with specified industry or academic credential required prior to entry

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      Current Students

      Students enrolling in the program needing placement with an employer

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      Entry-Level Job Seekers

      Entry-level job seekers with no previous experience

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      General

      Workers with experience in the industry prior to apprenticeship

      Individuals who previously completed specified apprenticeship or pre-apprenticeship

    The courses required

    The courses required to complete the program are listed here. Many other courses of Related Instruction are also available and subject to apprenticeship waiver of fees.

    • Semiconductor Circuits I (ECHT 120: 3 units or 96 hours)
    • Semiconductor Power Devices (ECHT 122: 3 units or 96 hours)
    • Operational Amplifiers and Linear Integrated Circuits (ECHT 124: 3 units or 96 hours)
    • Digital Systems and Computer Logic I (ECHT 130: 3 units or 96 hours)

    Are there pre-conditions for entry into the Program or for apprentice job placement in this Industry Sector?

    • HS Diploma or GED required
  • Program 5/5

    Precision Machinist Apprenticeship Program

    to complete the program

    Access to this program is typically open to:

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      Current employees

      Incumbent workers referred to the program by their employer

      Individuals with specified industry or academic credential required prior to entry

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      Current Students

      Students enrolling in the program needing placement with an employer

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      Entry-Level Job Seekers

      Entry-level job seekers with no previous experience

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      General

      Workers with experience in the industry prior to apprenticeship

      Individuals who previously completed specified apprenticeship or pre-apprenticeship

    The courses required

    The courses required to complete the program are listed here. Many other courses of Related Instruction are also available and subject to apprenticeship waiver of fees.

    • Machine Tool Technology 101 (MTT 101: 4 units or 128 hours)
    • Machine Tool Technology 103 (MTT 103: 4 units or 128 hours)
    • Machine Tool Technology 105 (MTT 105: 4 units or 128 hours)
    • Machine Tool Technology 107 (MTT 107: 4 units or 128 hours)

    Are there pre-conditions for entry into the Program or for apprentice job placement in this Industry Sector?

    • HS Diploma or GED required

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