Electrician Apprenticeship
Degree conferred: Associate in Applied Science - 64 credits
Program contact: Division of Technical Programs, (815) 921-3000
Program overview
The Electrician Apprentice (ELC) Program consists of a series of technical core courses covering the required classroom-related instruction for people who wish to become journeyman electrical workers. The program requires a minimum of 800 hours of related instruction and 8,000 hours of on-the-job training.
Work and employment
Those who successfully complete the Electrician Apprentice Program are employed as residential or commercial wiremen, linemen, and/or advanced journeypersons.
Cooperative Partners Involved
Both the National Electrical Contractors Association and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers recognize, sponsor, and support this program to provide the highly-skilled workforce necessary to meet customer needs and ensure job satisfaction for electrical workers.
Applying for the Program
Students interested in applying for the Program need to go through a selection process established by the JATC Local Union 364. For more information go online or call (815) 969-8484.
Electrician Apprenticeship Course Requirements (49 credits)
| Number | Title | |
|---|---|---|
| ELC-120 | Introduction to Apprenticeship | |
| ELC-121 | Electrical Theory and Code | |
| ELC-122 | Lighting and Transformers | |
| ELC-123 | Motors and Wiring Systems | |
| ELC-125 | Safe Electrical Work Practices | |
| ELC-140 | The Labor Movement 1865-1980 | |
| ELC-141 | Labor Movement 1975 to Present | |
| ELC-243 | Alternating Current | |
| ELC-244 | Electronics Circuitry | |
| ELC-245 | Motor Control | |
| ELC-246 | Power Controls | |
| ELC-247 | Advanced Studies I | |
| ELC-248 | Advanced Studies II | |
| ELC-249 | Electrician Internship I | |
| WLD-180 | Independent Study in Welding | |
| WLD-181 | Special Topics Welding |
General Education Course Requirements: (15 credits)
| Number | Title | |
|---|---|---|
| ENG-101 | Composition I | |
| ENG-103 | Composition II | |
| ENG-110 | Introduction to Technical Writing | |
| SPH-131 | Fundamentals of Communication | |
| BUS-170 | Intro to Organizational Behavior | |
| ELC-130 | OHSA 30 and Disaster Response |
Gainful Employment Program Requirements
| Name & Number of Certificate Program: Electricians Apprenticeship (#9913) |
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| Information |
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| 2010-11 |
2011-12 |
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| 1. Length of Program in Months (based on FT status) | 60 | 60 |
| 2. Cost of programs (tuition/fees only) | $3,418.00* | $3,964.00* |
| 3. Additional Fees (program-specific) | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 4. Estimated cost of books and supplies (program-specific) | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 5. SOC Code | 47-2111.00 | |
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6. Job Placement Rate |
100%** |
100%** |