Electrical Apprenticeship
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The Electrical Apprenticeship program builds on the teachings in the Residential Program and ultimately prepares students to take the State Commercial Journeyman Exam.
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Program Overview
Learn more about our Accredited Electrical Apprenticeship program
Completing the Electrical Residential Program of 360 hours and 4000 paid on the job training hours is a prerequisite for this program.
Electrical Apprentices must register with the Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing, and complete an additional 4000 hours of paid on the job training as a licensed apprentice, and complete the required classroom instruction of 360 hours to take the state Commercial Journeyman Exam.
As a student of this program, you will:
- Learn formulas to determine conductor and overcurrent protection sizing for motors.
- Study NEC code regulations and conductor size calculations for grounding and bonding.
- Use line diagrams, symbols when wiring motor control circuits.
- Navigate and understand commercial and residential blueprints.
- Calculate conductor sizes based on NEC requirements for branch circuits, services, etc.
ATTAINABLE CERTIFICATES INCLUDE:
- Accredited Dixie Technical College Certificate
- Prepared to take the Residential and Commercial Journeyman Electrician State Exam
This program prepares you for CAREERS such as:
- Electrician – Median Income $60k year, with top earners at $102k year.*
- Lighting Techncian – Median Income $62k year, with top earners at $135k year.*
- Electrical Repair Specialist – Median Income $64k year, with top earners at $96k year.*
*Source: careeronestop.org
$3,139.61
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE
42 Months
24
Upcoming start dates:
January 8, 2024 | 6:00pm – 9:00pm | mon & wed
August 5, 2024 | 6:00pm – 9:00pm | mon & wed
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what you’ll learn
Electrical Apprenticeship
At Dixie Tech’s Electrical program, students gain hands-on training to become licensed electricians installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting residential, commercial, and industrial electrical systems. Students learn to read technical blueprints, work with engineers and construction crews, and complete on-site training hours.
The program prepares apprentices to register with the state licensing board, complete required on-the-job training hours, and pass exams to become journeyman electricians. Graduates are qualified for high-paying electrical careers and in-demand jobs maintaining critical building electrical systems.
Term 1 – 8
CORE COURSES (24 CREDIT HOURS)
TEEL 1110: Electrican Apprentice lA – 3 credit hours
TEEL 1120: Electrican Apprentice lB – 3 credit hours
TEEL 1210: Electrican Apprentice llA – 3 credit hours
TEEL 1220: Electrican Apprentice llB – 3 credit hours
TEEL 1310: Electrican Apprentice lllA – 3 credit hours
TEEL 1320: Electrican Apprentice lllB – 3 credit hours
TEEL 1410: Electrican Apprentice lVA – 3 credit hours
TEEL 1420: Electrican Apprentice lVB – 3 credit hours
COUNCIL ON OCCUPATIONAL EDUCATION
Dixie Technical College is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education. Accreditation by COE is viewed as a nationally-honored seal of excellence for occupational education institutions and denotes honesty and integrity. Information regarding accreditation may be obtained at:
Council on Occupational Education
7840 Roswell Road, Building 300, Suite 325
Atlanta, GA 30350
Telephone:770-396-3898 Fax:770-396-3790
council.org
Cost overview
Tuition at Dixie Technical College is affordable
Tuition & Fees must be paid before registering for class unless a payment plan or other funding options have been approved and signed. Information is subject to change without notice.
Tuition, fees and other costs are subject to change without notice.
$3,139.61
Additional Costs:
$376 – Textbooks (estimated)
$20 – Recommended Supplemental Textbook
This program is NOT eligible for Federal Financial Aid.
Learn about Scholarships and how to apply for them.
cohort start dates
upcoming start dates and class times for this program
Program cohorts are open until filled. Once a cohort is filled, applicants will be considered for the next start date.
42 Months
BEGIN AN APPLICATION
Accuplacer, act or sat score requirements
Waived with completion of Residential program
Professional Goal Statement
Education Verification
Provide a copy of one of the following: High School Diploma, High School Transcript showing graduation date, GED, Associate’s Degree, or Bachelor’s Degree.
High-school students can sign up for an Accuplacer Test or provide qualifying ACT/SAT test score results.
Pay $10 Application Fee
Application Review
After successfully completing and submitting the above requirements, the College will perform an application review. Students will be emailed regarding thier acceptance status.
To get started on these requirements begin an application.
what you can become
Electrician
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Lighting Technician
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Electrical Repair Specialist
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Industry Expert Instructors
Our industry-leading instructors, equipped with years of experience and knowledge, are prepared to mentor and guide the next generation of electrical students.
Jayden Priest
An electrical instructor who loves golfing and long walks with his wife, Jayden has residential and commercial electrical construction experience and focuses on teaching codebook (nec) skills so students gain the knowledge and confidence to get licensed.
TJ Empey
With 12 years of experience across commercial and residential electrical projects, TJ enjoys fishing, cooking, and teaching hands-on labs that students find extremely helpful in gaining the knowledge needed to jump into this growing industry.
Electrical Industry Partners
Dixie Technical College’s OAC program collaborates closely with industry partners, ensuring that its curriculum remains highly relevant and applicable to the dynamic demands of the modern workplace.
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