Electrical Apprenticeship Training Program
The ABC Heart of America Chapter’s electrical program is accredited with The National Center for Construction Education and Research. The standardized curriculum is nationally recognized. The program is approved by the United States Department of Labor.
The electrical apprenticeship is a four - year program. Classes meet for a total of 150 hours each year. Hands - on training and the NEC is included in all levels of the program.
Upon completion of the four - year electrical program, apprentices earn 30 credits to apply toward an Associates degree in Applied Science.
Classes meet Monday / Wednesday or Tuesday / Thursday from 6 - 9 p.m. at the Business & Technology College
(click for directions)Program Highlights:
- Experienced journeyman instructors
- 1st Year curriculum designed to enhance worker performance
- 4th year includes 36 hours of code review / journeyman prep
- $1.5 million state of the art hands - on facility
Formal academic setting
- Curriculum developments evaluated and monitored by electrical council
- ISO - 9002 accredited
- 30 hours college credit available for an A.S.S. in Industrial Technologies
Electrical I
Electrical safety, technical math, electrical theory, electrical test equipment, introduction to the NEC, electrical wiring techniques, anchors, supports, conduit bending and electrical print reading.
Electrical II
Applied trigonometry, electrical power, fundamentals of alternating current, power distribution, conductor installations, conductor terminations & splices, grounding and fundamentals of electrical installations.
Electrical III
Motors; theory & applications, electrical motors and motor controls, motor maintenance, motor calculations, electrical distribution equipment and hazardous locations.
Electrical IV
Basic electronic theory, HVAC controls, load calculations, specialty electrical equipment, transformers, welding machines, lighting systems, specialty lighting, standby & emergency systems, high voltage terminations & splicing, NEC review and journeyman prep.
For more information or to register an apprentice, please click here.
