The electrician repairs existing wiring and fixtures and inspects installations for conformity with electrical, fire and safety codes. The Construction Electrician Apprenticeship Program is five years in length, consisting of 8,000 hours. The apprentice attends 576 hours of paid related instruction classes at Southwest Tech. Classes are usually one 8-hour day every week between August and June. Surroundings may be noisy and dirty due to construction activities.
Electricians frequently work from high ladders and scaffolds and in cramped positions and quarters.
Considerable training is required to adhere to electrical and fire codes and to avoid injuries from falls, cuts, electrical shocks, and burns from wiring. Application Procedure Applications for the Construction Electrician Apprenticeship Program are accepted year-round. The Joint Apprenticeship Committee consists of contractors and journey workers who act as advisers to the State Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards. This committee advises on proper selection, placement, and monitoring of applicants to conform with federal and state equal employment opportunity rules and regulations, and industry standards. The Construction Electrician Apprenticeship Program at SWTC consists of 576 hours of instruction.