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What is an Electrician?
An Electrician is a trained, skilled tradesman who combines basic and theoretical knowledge of operating characteristics of electrical equipment and devices, along with physical dexterity, and skill to adequately and safely wire residential, commercial, industrial and other types of facilities. The Electrician's services enable the consumer to use electrical energy for lighting and operating electrical equipment such as motors, appliances, control systems, etc.
Program Overview
The IEC Apprenticeship program is a four-year program registered with the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are awarded a certificate of completion by the United States of America, Department of Labor, National Independent Electrical Contractors.
BENEFITS
Interested applicants should contact their employer or call the IEC office at 972/550-1133 for more information.
BENEFITS
- Excellent Career Opportunity
- Great starting wage
- Students study under national curriculum written by electrical contractors. Curriculum is updated on continuing basis to incorporate changes in the industry.
- Regular wage increases while enrolled in program. Electrical trade one of the best paying trades in the construction industry.
- Classroom and hands on training are integral parts of program. Employer provided regular progress reports on grades, attendance and on-the-job training performance.
- Graduating students may receive up to 46 college credit hours. https://www.acenet.edu/transcripts
- Formal graduation ceremony with cap/gown and awards ceremony for all students.
- Students compete for various awards and prizes.
Interested applicants should contact their employer or call the IEC office at 972/550-1133 for more information.
Upon Graduation from IEC Dallas, each graduate received the following:
- National IEC Certification of Completion
- Department of Labor, Certification of Completion
- College Credit - 46 hours
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General Information
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS:
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FAQ's
How long does it take to complete the Electrical Apprenticeship Program?
Approximately four (4) Years to complete the four (4) level program of 8,000 hours on the job (OJT) training hours, 576 hours of classroom hours with passing grades and passing the required state of Texas journeyman exam to receive your state electrical license.
How long is class and how many nights a week is class held?
Class is held one night a week (4 hours) if you begin in September. For those students joining the program in January, class is two nights (4 hours each) a week.
My company has me traveling around the state, is there an online course I can take?
YES! Currently, IEC Dallas offers both hybrid and online training. The hybrid class is together on zoom one week and in the building the following week. The online class is live on zoom, one night a week. The online option does offer optional labs.
Apprentice Tuition
Tuition is deducted from the apprentice's pay each week from their employer and sent to IEC. Tuition is .53 cents an hour for each hour worked.
Contractor Tuition
Along with your membership dues, there is a weekly fee of $25, billed monthly for each Apprentice in the program.
Books, Software and Additional Materials
Contractors will be invoiced based on the actual cost of the required books, software & materials, encompassing taxes, shipping, and handling charges. Contractors hold the discretion to communicate whether they will pass the books, software and /or additional material expense to students.
FEES - (cash/credit card)
SPECIAL NOTES
- Valid Driver’s License
- Social Security Card
- High School transcript, diploma, or GED certificate
- Current State Apprentice Electrician License (www.tdlr.texas.gov)
- DD 214 (if veteran)
- Males must register with Selective Service (www.sss.gov)
PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS:
- Bend, stoop, squat, crawl, climb, kneel, balance, push, pull, and reach overhead.
- Lift 51lbs, twenty times per day.
- Repetitive use of arms, hands and fingers.
- Constantly moving on your feet.
- Climb ladders of all types.
- Complete overhead work for full-day assignments.
- Make transitions between parking areas and construction work areas, gaining access to all levels of the building, even if the only means is by O.S.H.A. approved site construction ladder or stairs still under construction but acceptable and safe.
- Possess good vision (normal or corrected).
- Possess good hearing (normal or corrected).
- Ability to read and comprehend written instructions, including jobsite directions, maps and instructional materials.
- Ability to follow verbal instructions.
- Responsible for securing tools and materials from storage areas to complete assigned tasks.
- Read, comprehend, and communicate in English.
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FAQ's
How long does it take to complete the Electrical Apprenticeship Program?
Approximately four (4) Years to complete the four (4) level program of 8,000 hours on the job (OJT) training hours, 576 hours of classroom hours with passing grades and passing the required state of Texas journeyman exam to receive your state electrical license.
How long is class and how many nights a week is class held?
Class is held one night a week (4 hours) if you begin in September. For those students joining the program in January, class is two nights (4 hours each) a week.
My company has me traveling around the state, is there an online course I can take?
YES! Currently, IEC Dallas offers both hybrid and online training. The hybrid class is together on zoom one week and in the building the following week. The online class is live on zoom, one night a week. The online option does offer optional labs.
Apprentice Tuition
Tuition is deducted from the apprentice's pay each week from their employer and sent to IEC. Tuition is .53 cents an hour for each hour worked.
Contractor Tuition
Along with your membership dues, there is a weekly fee of $25, billed monthly for each Apprentice in the program.
Books, Software and Additional Materials
Contractors will be invoiced based on the actual cost of the required books, software & materials, encompassing taxes, shipping, and handling charges. Contractors hold the discretion to communicate whether they will pass the books, software and /or additional material expense to students.
FEES - (cash/credit card)
- $40 Application fee
SPECIAL NOTES
- Apprenticeship is open to all applicants who meet requirements without regard to race, creed, national origin or sex.
- For more information call 972/550-1133 between 9 am. and 5 pm. or visit us on the web at www.iecdallas.com.
- Students work full time while attending class one night each week, 5:30 - 9:30 p.m., from September through May of each year. Students do not attend class during summer months. Students are required to complete 576 hours of classroom training as part of their graduation requirements.
- You are supervised by a Journey level licensed electrician for all your on-the-job training while you are enrolled in the IEC program. You must complete 8,000 hours of on-the-job training as one of the requirements for graduation.
- IEC instructors are state licensed electricians with field and teaching experience.
- You will receive regular wage increases while enrolled in the IEC program.
- Graduation ceremonies with cap/gown are standard practice. Students may be awarded a minimum 46 hours of college credit for completion of program.
- Students must pass each semester's work with a minimum grade of 70 in order to be promoted to the next semester in the program.
- Attendance requirements are strict. All students must attend class weekly.
- Students are required to maintain their attendance in the workplace. It is important that all students comply with the workplace requirements as set forth by their employing company.
- Students may not seek work elsewhere while enrolled in the IEC Apprenticeship program unless he/she plans to quit the program.
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