Programs
The SW Washington Electrical JATC offers both training for our apprentices and continuing education for our journey level electricians.
For Apprentices, we offer three different programs. Each program is independent from each other:
Apprentice Programs
Program Overviews:
Type of Work Performed by Inside Wiremen: Install conduit, electrical wiring, fixtures, and electrical apparatus inside. commercial buildings and in a multitude of industrial settings.
Major duties for InsideWiremen include:
- Planning and initiating projects
- Establishing temporary power during construction
- Establishing grounding systems
- Installing electrical service to buildings and other structures
- Establishing power distribution within a project
- Planning and installing raceway systems
- Installing new wiring and repairing old wiring
- Providing power and controls to motors, HVAC, and other equipment
- Installing receptacles, lighting systems, and fixtures
- Troubleshooting and repairing electrical systems
- Installing and repairing traffic signals, outdoor lighting, and outdoor power feeders
- Installing fire alarm systems
You will be attending class for a total of 240 hours per year. Classes will be held one day a week from 7:30-4:00 every week for three months & then off from school three month. The apprentice will continue with the 3 months on/off school rotation for the 1st thru 4t year. All students are required to have access to the internet with a working computer/laptop or tablet as homework will be done on-line.
If you meet the basic requirements, you will be scheduled to take the NJATC apprenticeship test battery. The test battery consists of two (2) tests. It will take approximately two and a half hours to complete. The number of items and the amount of time allotted for each test is as follows:
Algebra and Functions (33 items – 46 minutes to complete) This tests your ability to solve problems using algebra.
Reading Comprehension (36 items – 51 minutes to complete) This tests your ability to obtain information from written passage.
Work Processes involved in Low Voltage Technician Apprenticeship:
- Residential: Wiring of residences, duplexes, and small apartment buildings along with necessary shop work and preparation.
- Commercial: Wiring of public, commercial, school, and hospital buildings; the installation and repair of all equipment therein; and necessary shop work and preparation.
- Industrial: Wiring of all industrial buildings and equipment; the maintenance, repair, and alteration of the same; and necessary shop work and preparation.
- Specialized: Wiring of systems which include sound data transmission, telephone, LAN, fiber optics, closed circuit television, fire alarm systems, energy management systems, security systems along with the servicing and troubleshooting of telecommunications systems.
Mandatory school is held September through May; one night per week for 4 hours. Books, tuition, and lab fees will be approximately $1,200 – $1,400 per year.
If you meet the basic requirements, you will be scheduled to take the NJATC apprenticeship test battery. The test battery consists of two (2) tests. It will take approximately two and a half hours to complete. The number of items and the amount of time allotted for each test is as follows:
Algebra and Functions (33 items – 46 minutes to complete) This tests your ability to solve problems using algebra.
Reading Comprehension (36 items – 51 minutes to complete) This tests your ability to obtain information from written passage.
Work Processes involved in Residential Wireman Apprenticeship:
- Wiring of outlets in single and multiple family residences and apartment buildings.
- Wiring for service connection meters and distribution.
- Major appliance installation and service.
- Remodeling of residential buildings.
- Installation and service on TV & FM antenna systems, intercom systems & music systems.
- Installation, service and controls of electric heat and air conditioning.
Mandatory school is held September through May; one night per week for 4 hours.
Not required for Residential Wireman.
