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. Includes OSHA 10 Training. Students will review electrical mathematics, an introduction to electrical circuits, basic electrical theory (Ohms and Kirchhoff’s Law), various circuits, and will begin using the National Electrical Code and Washington State rules (RCW/WAC). Emphasis will be placed on following safe working procedures. 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 102: WINTER QUARTER
Students continue extensive use of the National Electrical Code and Washington State rules (RCW/WAC), learn how to install various device boxes, how to hand bend small diameter conduit, and types & uses of raceways & fittings. Emphasis will be placed on following safe working procedures. 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 learn about the NEC requirements for conductors and cables, begin using basic electrical drawings, review code and installation requirements for residential electrical service, and learn to use multiple pieces of electrical test equipment. Emphasis will be placed on following safe working procedures. 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 |
| Electrical Level 1, 11th Edition, NCCERConnect with eText | 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. |
| 2023 National Electric Code (NEC) | 9781455929368 |
| Delmar's Standard Textbook of Electricity, 7th Edition | 1337900346 |
| Tom Henry's Pictorial Workbook of the Code Volume 1 2023 | 198-23 |
| Tom Henry's Pictorial Workbook of the Code Volume 3 2023 | 243-23 |
| Mike Holt 2023 Electrical Exam Preparation Textbook | 9781950431717 |
| Washington State Electrical RCW/WACs | Free download available through L&I |
| OPTIONAL TEXT - To purchase a soft cover textbook and NCCERconnect with e-text, use hyperlinked ISBN below or visit www.pearson.com | |
| Bundle ISBN - Textbook & NCCERconnect | |
| Electrical, Level 1 + NCCERconnect with Pearson eText | 9780138212469 |
| Location | Course# | Term | Total Weeks | Class Hours | Day(s) | Start Date | End Date | Start/End Time | Class Dates | Tuition | Payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Location - Tuition | Course# | Day(s) - Time | Start Date - End Date | ||||||||
| Bellevue | 100A | SUM | 19 weeks | 201 hrs | Tue | 08/06/24 | 12/17/24 | 7:00 am - 4:00 pm | 08/06 08/13 08/20 08/27 09/03 09/10 09/17 09/24 10/01 10/08 10/15 10/22 10/29 11/05 11/12 11/19 11/26 12/03 12/10 12/17 | $5,500 | Registration Not Open |
| Bellevue $5,500 Registration Not Open |
SUM - 19 weeks | Tue - 7:00 am - 4:00 pm | 08/06/24 - 12/17/24 |
| Bellevue | 102B | WTR | 11 weeks | 100 hrs | Tue | 01/07/25 | 03/25/25 | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm | 01/07 01/14 01/21 01/28 02/04 02/11 02/18 02/25 03/04 03/11 03/18 03/25 | $2,750 | Registration Closed |
| Bellevue $2,750 Registration Closed |
WTR - 11 weeks | Tue - 8:00 am - 5:00 pm | 01/07/25 - 03/25/25 |
| Bellevue | 103B | SPR | 11 weeks | 101 hrs | Tue | 04/08/25 | 06/24/25 | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm | 04/08 04/15 04/22 04/29 05/06 05/13 05/20 05/27 06/03 06/10 06/17 06/24 | $2,750 | Register |
| Bellevue $2,750 Register |
SPR - 11 weeks | Tue - 8:00 am - 5:00 pm | 04/08/25 - 06/24/25 |
| Bellevue | 101C | FALL | 12 weeks | 84 hrs | Mon/Wed | 09/11/24 | 12/04/24 | 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm | 09/11 09/16 09/18 09/23 09/25 09/30 10/02 10/07 10/09 10/14 10/16 10/21 10/23 10/28 10/30 11/04 11/06 11/13 11/18 11/20 11/25 11/27 12/02 12/04 | $1,835 | Registration Closed |
| Bellevue $1,835 Registration Closed |
FALL - 12 weeks | Mon/Wed - 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm | 09/11/24 - 12/04/24 |
| Bellevue | 102C | WTR | 9 weeks | 63 hrs | Mon/Wed | 01/06/25 | 03/12/25 | 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm | 01/06 01/08 01/13 01/15 01/22 01/27 01/29 02/03 02/05 02/10 02/12 02/19 02/24 02/26 03/03 03/05 03/10 03/12 | $1,835 | Registration Closed |
| Bellevue $1,835 Registration Closed |
WTR - 9 weeks | Mon/Wed - 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm | 01/06/25 - 03/12/25 |
| Bellevue | 103C | SPR | 7 weeks | 54 hrs | Mon/Wed | 04/07/25 | 05/28/25 | 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm | 04/07 04/09 04/14 04/16 04/21 04/23 04/28 04/30 05/05 05/07 05/12 05/14 05/19 05/21 05/28 | $1,835 | Register |
| Bellevue $1,835 Register |
SPR - 7 weeks | Mon/Wed - 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm | 04/07/25 - 05/28/25 |
| Bellevue | 101D | FALL | 10 weeks | 84 hrs | Tue/Thu | 10/01/24 | 12/10/24 | 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm | 10/01 10/03 10/08 10/10 10/15 10/17 10/22 10/24 10/29 11/05 11/07 11/12 11/14 11/19 11/21 11/26 12/03 12/05 12/10 | $1,835 | Registration Closed |
| Bellevue $1,835 Registration Closed |
FALL - 10 weeks | Tue/Thu - 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm | 10/01/24 - 12/10/24 |
| Bellevue | 102D | WTR | 8 weeks | 63 hrs | Tue/Thu | 01/14/25 | 03/13/25 | 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm | 01/14 01/16 01/21 01/23 01/28 01/30 02/04 02/06 02/11 02/13 02/18 02/20 02/25 02/27 03/04 03/06 03/11 03/13 | $1,835 | Registration Closed |
| Bellevue $1,835 Registration Closed |
WTR - 8 weeks | Tue/Thu - 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm | 01/14/25 - 03/13/25 |
| Bellevue | 103D | SPR | 7 weeks | 54 hrs | Tue/Thu | 04/08/25 | 05/27/25 | 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm | 04/08 04/10 04/15 04/17 04/22 04/24 04/29 05/01 05/06 05/08 05/13 05/15 05/20 05/22 05/27 | $1,835 | Register |
| Bellevue $1,835 Register |
SPR - 7 weeks | Tue/Thu - 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm | 04/08/25 - 05/27/25 |
| Bellevue | 101E | FALL | 12 weeks | 84 hrs | Fri/Sat | 09/27/24 | 12/21/24 | 7:00 am - 4:00 pm | 09/27 09/28 10/25 10/26 11/22 11/23 12/20 12/21 | $1,835 | Registration Closed |
| Bellevue $1,835 Registration Closed |
FALL - 12 weeks | Fri/Sat - 7:00 am - 4:00 pm | 09/27/24 - 12/21/24 |
| Bellevue | 102E | WTR | 8 weeks | 63 hrs | Fri/Sat | 01/24/25 | 03/22/25 | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm | 01/24 01/25 02/21 02/22 03/21 03/22 | $1,835 | Registration Closed |
| Bellevue $1,835 Registration Closed |
WTR - 8 weeks | Fri/Sat - 8:00 am - 5:00 pm | 01/24/25 - 03/22/25 |
| Bellevue | 103E | SPR | 9 weeks | 54 hrs | Fri/Sat | 04/25/25 | 06/28/25 | 8:00 am - 4:00 pm | 04/25 04/26 05/30 05/31 06/27 06/28 | $1,835 | Register |
| Bellevue $1,835 Register |
SPR - 9 weeks | Fri/Sat - 8:00 am - 4:00 pm | 04/25/25 - 06/28/25 |
| Puyallup | 101A | FALL | 12 weeks | 84 hrs | Mon/Wed | 09/11/24 | 12/04/24 | 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm | 09/11 09/16 09/18 09/23 09/25 09/30 10/02 10/07 10/09 10/14 10/16 10/21 10/23 10/28 10/30 11/04 11/06 11/13 11/18 11/20 11/25 11/27 12/02 12/04 | $1,835 | Registration Closed |
| Puyallup $1,835 Registration Closed |
FALL - 12 weeks | Mon/Wed - 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm | 09/11/24 - 12/04/24 |
| Puyallup | 102A | WTR | 9 weeks | 63 hrs | Mon/Wed | 01/06/25 | 03/12/25 | 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm | 01/06 01/08 01/13 01/15 01/22 01/27 01/29 02/03 02/05 02/10 02/12 02/19 02/24 02/26 03/03 03/05 03/10 03/12 | $1,835 | Registration Closed |
| Puyallup $1,835 Registration Closed |
WTR - 9 weeks | Mon/Wed - 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm | 01/06/25 - 03/12/25 |
| Puyallup | 103A | SPR | 7 weeks | 54 hrs | Mon/Wed | 04/07/25 | 05/28/25 | 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm | 04/07 04/09 04/14 04/16 04/21 04/23 04/28 04/30 05/05 05/07 05/12 05/14 05/19 05/21 05/28 | $1,835 | Register |
| Puyallup $1,835 Register |
SPR - 7 weeks | Mon/Wed - 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm | 04/07/25 - 05/28/25 |
| Puyallup | 101B | FALL | 12 weeks | 84 hrs | Tue/Thu | 09/12/24 | 12/05/24 | 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm | 09/12 09/17 09/19 09/24 09/26 10/01 10/03 10/08 10/10 10/15 10/17 10/22 10/24 10/29 11/05 11/07 11/12 11/14 11/19 11/21 11/26 12/03 12/05 | $1,835 | Registration Closed |
| Puyallup $1,835 Registration Closed |
FALL - 12 weeks | Tue/Thu - 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm | 09/12/24 - 12/05/24 |
| Puyallup | 102B | WTR | 8 weeks | 63 hrs | Tue/Thu | 01/14/25 | 03/13/25 | 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm | 01/14 01/16 01/21 01/23 01/28 01/30 02/04 02/06 02/11 02/13 02/18 02/20 02/25 02/27 03/04 03/06 03/11 03/13 | $1,835 | Registration Closed |
| Puyallup $1,835 Registration Closed |
WTR - 8 weeks | Tue/Thu - 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm | 01/14/25 - 03/13/25 |
| Puyallup | 103B | SPR | 7 weeks | 54 hrs | Tue/Thu | 04/08/25 | 05/27/25 | 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm | 04/08 04/10 04/15 04/17 04/22 04/24 04/29 05/01 05/06 05/08 05/13 05/15 05/20 05/22 05/27 | $1,835 | Register |
| Puyallup $1,835 Register |
SPR - 7 weeks | Tue/Thu - 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm | 04/08/25 - 05/27/25 |
| Puyallup | 101C | FALL | 13 weeks | 84 hrs | Fri/Sat | 09/20/24 | 12/21/24 | 7:00 am - 4:00 pm | 09/20 09/21 10/18 10/19 11/15 11/16 12/20 12/21 | $1,835 | Registration Closed |
| Puyallup $1,835 Registration Closed |
FALL - 13 weeks | Fri/Sat - 7:00 am - 4:00 pm | 09/20/24 - 12/21/24 |
| Puyallup | 102C | WTR | 8 weeks | 63 hrs | Fri/Sat | 01/17/25 | 03/15/25 | 8:00 am - 4:00 pm | 01/17 01/18 02/14 02/15 03/14 03/15 | $1,835 | Registration Closed |
| Puyallup $1,835 Registration Closed |
WTR - 8 weeks | Fri/Sat - 8:00 am - 4:00 pm | 01/17/25 - 03/15/25 |
LOW ENERGY/SOUND & COMMUNICATION TECHNICIAN 202: WINTER QUARTER
Students will explore fundamental concepts of AC Theory, then engage in an in-depth exploration of limited energy cabling systems. Limited energy cabling fundamentals will cover types, sizing, selection, and installation of networking cables. Emphasis will be placed on adopting safe working habits and procedures. Lab date schedule will be provided at the beginning of each quarter. Scheduled dates may be adjusted at the instructor’s discretion.
LOW ENERGY/SOUND & COMMUNICATION TECHNICIAN 202: WINTER QUARTER
Students will learn about fiber optics, rack assembly, and wireless communication systems. In the Winter quarter, students will also engage in a NICET 1 prep course, with a focus placed on the review of key concepts for test preparation. Emphasis will be placed on adopting safe working habits and procedures. Lab date schedule will be provided at the beginning of each quarter. Scheduled dates may be adjusted at the instructor’s discretion.
LOW ENERGY/SOUND & COMMUNICATION TECHNICIAN 203: SPRING QUARTER
Students will prepare for future employment and leadership opportunities by studying site planning, project management, and documentation. Students will also explore the commissioning of low-voltage systems and maintenance and repair techniques. Emphasis will be placed on adopting safe working habits and procedures. Lab date schedule will be provided at the beginning of each quarter. Scheduled dates may be adjusted at the 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 | ISBN/ HOW TO PURCHASE |
| NCCER Electronic Systems Level 3, 4th Edition, NCCERConnect with eText | To purchase the stand-alone NCCERConnect with e-text, students will need a Course ID #. Course ID will be provided by the course instructor no later than the first day of class. Students are expected to purchase the required e-text during the first day of class. |
| 2023 National Electric Code (NEC)* | 9781455929368 |
| Delmar’s Standard Textbook of Electricity, 7th Edition* | 9781337900348 |
| Washington State Electrical RCW/WACs* | Free download is available through L&I. |
|
*These books will be used throughout your time at CITC and do not need to be repurchased each year. |
|
| Location | Course# | Term | Total Weeks | Class Hours | Day(s) | Start Date | End Date | Start/End Time | Class Dates | Tuition | Payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Location - Tuition | Course# | Day(s) - Time | Start Date - End Date | ||||||||
| Marysville | 201 | FALL | 12 weeks | 84 hrs | Fri/Sat | 09/13/24 | 12/10/24 | 7:00 am - 4:00 pm | 09/13 09/14 10/11 10/12 11/15 11/16 12/13 12/14 | $1,835 | Registration Closed |
| Marysville $1,835 Registration Closed |
FALL - 12 weeks | Fri/Sat - 7:00 am - 4:00 pm | 09/13/24 - 12/10/24 |
| Marysville | 202 | WTR | 9 weeks | 63 hrs | Fri/Sat | 01/10/25 | 03/08/25 | 8:00 am - 4:00 pm | 01/10 01/11 02/07 02/08 03/07 03/08 | $1,835 | Registration Closed |
| Marysville $1,835 Registration Closed |
WTR - 8 weeks | Fri/Sat - 8:00 am - 4:00 pm | 01/10/25 - 03/08/25 |
LOW ENERGY SOUND & COMMUNICATION TECHNICIAN 301: FALL QUARTER
This quarter students will explore audio and video systems, including media management systems and close caption television (CCTV). Emphasis will be placed on adopting safe working habits and procedures. Lab date schedule will be provided at the beginning of each quarter. Scheduled dates may be adjusted at the instructor’s discretion.
LOW ENERGY/SOUND & COMMUNICATION TECHNICIAN 302: WINTER QUARTER
Students will learn about fire alarm systems, broadband, residential and commercial networks, and telecommunications systems. Emphasis will be placed on adopting safe working habits and procedures. Lab date schedule will be provided at the beginning of each quarter. Scheduled dates may be adjusted at the instructor’s discretion.
LOW ENERGY/SOUND & COMMUNICATION TECHNICIAN 303: SPRING QUARTER
Students will prepare for Journey level testing. Intrusion detection, access control, and nurse/call stations will also be covered in this quarter. Emphasis will be placed on adopting safe working habits and procedures. Lab date schedule will be provided at the beginning of each quarter. Scheduled dates may be adjusted at the 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 | ISBN/ HOW TO PURCHASE |
| NCCER Electronic Systems Level 3, 4th Edition, NCCERConnect with eText | To purchase the stand-alone NCCERConnect with e-text, students will need a Course ID #. Course ID will be provided by the course instructor no later than the first day of class. Students are expected to purchase the required e-text during the first day of class. |
| 2023 National Electric Code (NEC)* | 9781455929368 |
| Delmar’s Standard Textbook of Electricity, 7th Edition* | 9781337900348 |
| Washington State Electrical RCW/WACs* | Free download is available through L&I. |
|
*These books will be used throughout your time at CITC and do not need to be repurchased each year. |
|
| Location | Course# | Term | Total Weeks | Class Hours | Day(s) | Start Date | End Date | Start/End Time | Class Dates | Tuition | Payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Location - Tuition | Course# | Day(s) - Time | Start Date - End Date | ||||||||
| Marysville | 301 | FALL | 12 weeks | 84 hrs | Fri/Sat | 09/13/24 | 12/10/24 | 7:00 am - 4:00 pm | 9/13 9/14 10/11 10/12 11/15 11/16 12/13 12/14 | $1,835 | Registration Closed |
| Marysville $1,835 Registration Closed |
FALL - 12 weeks | Fri/Sat - 7:00 am - 4:00 pm | 09/13/24 - 12/10/24 |
| Puyallup | 302 | WTR | 9 weeks | 63 hrs | Fri/Sat | 01/10/25 | 03/15/25 | 8:00 am - 4:00 pm | 01/10 01/11 02/14 02/15 03/14 03/15 | $1,835 | Registration Closed |
| Puyallup $1,835 Registration Closed |
WTR - 9 weeks | Fri/Sat - 8:00 am - 4:00 pm | 01/10/25 - 03/15/25 |
As a part of our dedication and commitment to training, we take pride in delivering top-quality instructors. CITC&rsquo'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 a CITC Faculty member in 2020.