The low energy/sound and communication technician (“O6”) work scope includes the installing, servicing, and maintaining of systems for sound, audio, video, fire & burglar alarm systems, CCTV security, access control, fiber optics, telephone/data and computer systems integration.
“O6” work generally focuses on the distribution of low-voltage signals among microprocessor-based devices and controls. The technician’s duties generally include installing, connecting, calibrating, and servicing products that move voice, video, audio, and data signals, and products that control mechanical and electrical apparatuses. CITC provides a comprehensive, three-year Electrical curriculum that prepares workers for their “06” Washington State electrical specialty exam.
Students will be required to have access to a computer or tablet device with a working camera and microphone. Additionally, all students will need to have access to a reliable internet source when classes begin in the fall. For additional information on the technical requirements for this program please contact the CITC office at (425) 454-2482.
Note: It is crucial that students have the required physical textbooks and class materials by the first day of class. Students will be instructed on how to purchase the required e-text(s) on the first day of class. A student who does not have all required e-texts, textbooks and materials by the end of the second week may be dismissed from class and charged with an absence. To purchase the stand alone NCCERConnect with e-text, students will need a Course ID #. Course ID will be provided by the course instructor. CITC Instructor will provide the Course ID no later than the first day of class. Students are expected to purchase the required e-texts during the first day of class.
CITC strives to offer a variety of class schedules and locations for students to select from. To ensure your place in a class of your choice CITC encourages your registration as soon as registration opens.
Registration is on a first come, first serve basis. If the class you have selected is full, you will be transferred into the next available class at the CITC facility nearest your home zip code.
LOW ENERGY/SOUND & COMMUNICATION TECHNICIAN 101: FALL QUARTER
Students will begin with an orientation for the electrical trade, job site safety. Students will review RCW 19.28 and WAC 29-46B; job site safety practices and standards. Course includes OSHA 10 and 1st Aid / CPR training. Students will receive an overview of the electrical trade and will learn; electrical safety; review electrical mathematics; an introduction to electrical circuits, basic electrical theory (Ohms and Kirchhoff’s Law), various circuits; will be introduced to electrical drawings; electrical pathways and spaces; hand bending of conduit.
LOW ENERGY/SOUND & COMMUNICATION TECHNICIAN 102: WINTER QUARTER
Students will be introduced to the 2020 NEC and Washington State rules (RCW/WAC) and will learn; low voltage cabling; DC circuits; AC circuits; and switching devices and timers. Lab date schedule will be provided at the beginning of the quarter. Scheduled dates may be adjusted at instructor’s discretion.
LOW ENERGY/SOUND & COMMUNICATION TECHNICIAN 103: SPRING QUARTER
Students will learn about semiconductors and integrated circuits; codes and standards and ana; wire and cable terminations; and electrical test equipment. Lab date schedule will be provided at the beginning of the quarter. Scheduled dates may be adjusted at instructor’s discretion
| BOOKS - LOW ENERGY/SOUND & COMMUNICATION TECHNICIAN LEVEL 1 | |
| It is the student’s responsibility to have the following book(s) on the first night of class: | |
| REQUIRED TEXT | Soft Cover ISBN |
| NCCER Electrical Level 1, 10th Edition | 978-0-13-690853-1 |
| NCCER Electronic Systems Technician Level 3, 4th Edition | 9780136844518 |
| 2020 National Electric Code (NEC) | 978-1-4559-2297-0 |
| NFPA 72: National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code Handbook 2022 | 978-1455927876 |
| Washington State Electrical RCW/WACs | Free download available through L&I |
| Location | Course# | Term | Total Weeks | Class Hours | Day(s) | Start Date | End Date | Start/End Time | Class Dates | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spokane | 101 | FALL | 12 weeks | 81 hrs | Fri/Sat | 09/08/2023 | 12/02/2023 | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm | 09/08 09/09 10/06 10/07 11/03 11/04 12/01 12/02 | $1,395 |
| Spokane | 102 | WTR | 8 weeks | 60 hrs | Fri/Sat | 01/05/2024 | 03/02/2024 | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm | 01/05 01/06 02/02 02/03 03/01 03/02 | $1,395 |
| Spokane | 103 | SPR | 8 weeks | 60 hrs | Fri/Sat | 04/12/2024 | 06/08/2024 | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm | 04/05 04/06 05/03 05/04 05/31 06/01 | $1,395 |
| Location | Course# | Term | Total Weeks | Class Hours | Day(s) | Start Date | End Date | Start/End Time | Class Dates | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marysville | 101 | FALL | 12 weeks | 81 hrs | Fri/Sat | 09/15/2023 | 12/09/2023 | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm | 09/15 09/16 10/13 10/14 11/17 11/18 12/08 12/09 | $1,835 |
| Marysville | 102 | WTR | 8 weeks | 60 hrs | Fri/Sat | 01/05/2024 | 03/02/2024 | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm | 01/05 01/06 02/02 02/03 03/01 03/02 | $1,835 |
| Marysville | 103 | SPR | 9 weeks | 60 hrs | Fri/Sat | 04/05/2024 | 06/08/2024 | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm | 04/05 04/06 05/03 05/04 06/07 06/08 | $1,835 |
LOW ENERGY/SOUND & COMMUNICATION TECHNICIAN 201: FALL QUARTER
Students will learn about; power quality and grounding; buses and networks; fiber optics; and wireless communication. Lab date schedule will be provided at the beginning of the quarter. Scheduled dates may be adjusted at instructor’s discretion.
LOW ENERGY/SOUND & COMMUNICATION TECHNICIAN 202: WINTER QUARTER
Students will learn about; rack assemblies; maintenance and repair of low voltage systems; and will begin learning about audio and video systems. Lab date schedule will be provided at the beginning of the quarter. Scheduled dates may be adjusted at instructor’s discretion.
LOW ENERGY/SOUND & COMMUNICATION TECHNICIAN 203: SPRING QUARTER
Students will continue learning about audio and video systems; will learn about broadband systems; and telecommunications systems. Lab date schedule will be provided at the beginning of the quarter. Scheduled dates may be adjusted at instructor’s discretion.
| BOOKS - LOW ENERGY/SOUND & COMMUNICATION TECHNICIAN LEVEL 2 | |
| It is the student’s responsibility to have the following book(s) on the first night of class: | |
| REQUIRED TEXT | Soft Cover ISBN |
| NCCER Electrical Level 2, 10th Edition | 9780136897828 |
| NCCER Electronic Systems Technician Level 4, 4th Edition | 9780136844150 |
| 2020 National Electric Code (NEC) | 978-1-4559-2297-0 |
| NFPA 72: National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code Handbook 2022 | 978-1455927876 |
| Location | Course# | Term | Total Weeks | Class Hours | Day(s) | Start Date | End Date | Start/End Time | Class Dates | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spokane | 201 | FALL | 12 weeks | 81 hrs | Fri/Sat | 09/22/2023 | 12/16/2023 | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm | 09/22 09/23 10/20 10/21 11/10 11/11 12/15 12/16 | $1,395 |
| Spokane | 202 | WTR | 8 weeks | 60 hrs | Fri/Sat | 01/19/2024 | 03/16/2024 | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm | 01/19 01/20 02/16 02/17 03/15 03/16 | $1,395 |
| Spokane | 203 | SPR | 8 weeks | 60 hrs | Fri/Sat | 04/19/2024 | 06/15/2024 | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm | 04/19 04/20 05/17 05/18 06/14 06/15 | $1,395 |
| Location | Course# | Term | Total Weeks | Class Hours | Day(s) | Start Date | End Date | Start/End Time | Class Dates | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marysville | 201 | FALL | 12 weeks | 81 hrs | Fri/Sat | 09/15/2023 | 12/09/2023 | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm | 09/15 09/16 10/13 10/14 11/17 11/18 12/08 12/09 | $1,835 |
| Marysville | 202 | WTR | 8 weeks | 60 hrs | Fri/Sat | 01/05/2024 | 03/02/2024 | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm | 01/05 01/06 02/02 02/03 03/01 03/02 | $1,835 |
| Marysville | 203 | SPR | 9 weeks | 60 hrs | Fri/Sat | 04/05/2024 | 06/08/2024 | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm | 04/05 04/06 05/03 05/04 06/07 06/08 | $1,835 |
LOW ENERGY SOUND & COMMUNICATION TECHNICIAN 301: FALL QUARTER
This quarter covers the design, installation guidelines and troubleshooting of intrusion detection systems; also the design, installation and troubleshooting of residential and commercial fire alarms. Lab date schedule will be provided at the beginning of the quarter. Scheduled dates may be adjusted at instructor’s discretion.
LOW ENERGY/SOUND & COMMUNICATION TECHNICIAN 302: WINTER QUARTER
Students will study the system requirements, installation requirements and code specifications of nurse call and signaling systems found in health care facilities; review the installation and configuration, testing and troubleshooting of closed circuit TV systems in various sized facilities; learn about the installation practices and electrical codes related to various access control systems. Lab date schedule will be provided at the beginning of the quarter. Scheduled dates may be adjusted at instructor’s discretion.
LOW ENERGY/SOUND & COMMUNICATION TECHNICIAN 303: SPRING QUARTER
Students will learn about the design and installation best practices for building networks in smart houses and businesses; participate in a comprehensive review of all related NEC code and associated Oregon and Washington state rules in preparation for licensing exams. Lab date schedule will be provided at the beginning of the quarter. Scheduled dates may be adjusted at instructor’s discretion.
| BOOKS - LOW ENERGY/SOUND & COMMUNICATION TECHNICIAN LEVEL 3 | |
| It is the student’s responsibility to have the following book(s) on the first night of class: | |
| REQUIRED TEXT | Soft Cover ISBN |
| NCCER Electrical Level 1, 10th Edition | 978-0-13-690853-1 |
| NCCER Electrical Level 2, 10th Edition | 9780136897828 |
| NCCER Electronic Systems Level 3, 4th Edition | 9780136844518 |
| NCCER Electronic Systems Level 4, 4th Edition | 9780136844150 |
| 2020 National Electric Code (NEC) | 978-1-4559-2297-0 |
| NFPA 72: National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code Handbook | 978-1455927876 |
| Location | Course# | Term | Total Weeks | Class Hours | Day(s) | Start Date | End Date | Start/End Time | Class Dates | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marysville | 301 | FALL | 12 weeks | 81 hrs | Fri/Sat | 09/08/2023 | 12/02/2023 | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm | 09/08 09/09 10/06 10/07 11/03 11/04 12/01 12/02 | $1,835 |
| Marysville | 302 | WTR | 8 weeks | 60 hrs | Fri/Sat | 01/12/2024 | 03/09/2024 | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm | 01/12 01/13 02/09 02/10 03/08 03/09 | $1,835 |
| Marysville | 303 | SPR | 7 weeks | 60 hrs | Fri/Sat | 04/12/2024 | 06/01/2024 | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm | 04/12 04/13 05/10 05/11 05/31 06/01 | $1,835 |
As a part of our dedication and commitment to training, we take pride in delivering top quality instructors. CITC’s instructors are highly skilled journey-level workers who bring their knowledge and years of trade experience into the classroom. All CITC instructors have been certified certification by the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER).
Tom Brown started in the trade in 1979. Owner operator of a limited energy / sound & communication business since 1989. EL-06 Master Electrician. Joined the CITC faculty in 2019.
Lloyd Hawes started in the trade in 1989. Became CITC Faculty member in 2020.
Mike Patterson has over 30 years in the electrical industry. Became CITC Faculty member in 2022.
Scott Slough started in the trade in 2014. Graduate of the University of Tennessee in electrical engineering. Joined CITC faculty in 2023.