Before you apply for Apprenticeship with the Southwestern Idaho Electrical JATC, please read each section/link on this page. Please also click on the Apprentice page and read each section/link.
There is a 30-day period for you to get everything required for us to process your application. All information must be uploaded or sent to the JATC within those 30 days; no exceptions will be given. Once that 30-days is over, we will process your application and will contact you once that has been completed.
You can upload any verifiable documentation such as letters of recommendation and prior hours worked in the electrical industry in the letters of recommendation section of the application.
Official Transcripts no longer have to be brought in sealed. They can be sent to our office via email or mail. The instructions are listed in the transcript section of the application.
The National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) jointly sponsor apprenticeship training programs that offer you the opportunity to earn wages, benefits all while you learn the skills needed for a trade that is both challenging and rewarding. As an apprentice, you will have the chance to use your mind, as well as your physical skills, to complete work in a variety of settings with the constant opportunity to learn something new.
The Idaho Chapter of the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) invite you to check out the opportunities available to you.
primarily performs electrical construction work in commercial and industrial settings.
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perform electrical construction work in residential settings.
Inside Wireman install conduit, electrical wiring, fixtures and electrical apparatus inside commercial buildings and in a multitude of industrial settings.
Major duties for Inside Wireman include:
In performing these duties, Inside Wireman must use many kinds of tools, ranging from simple one and two-handed tools (such as wire cutters, screwdrivers and cable-cutters) to power-assisted tools like electric drills and cable pullers. They occasionally operate heavy equipment such as trenchers and aerial lifts.
Over the course of the four year Inside Wiremen apprenticeship program, apprentices must acquire a wealth of technical knowledge. A recent job analysis identified 83 specific areas that are important for successful job performance. A few of the most important ones are knowledge of:
Electrical work can be challenging, complex, physically demanding, and very rewarding. We have found that applicants who have not worked on construction projects, received training, or who do not have friends or relatives in the industry are often unfamiliar with the wide range of tasks electrical workers perform, or the skills needed today to be a successful electrical worker. The Electrical Training Alliance has prepared the following checklist to help prospective applicants measure their interest in day-to-day electrical work, and whether they will have the ability to succeed at the completion of their apprenticeship.
Thirty-five core abilities important for electrical workers are listed below. In a few cases, you might be unsure about your capability, especially if you have not worked with blueprints or technical documents. Consider your interest and capability based upon similar activities, such as automotive repair.
A particular employer might not require every one of these abilities for every electrical worker, and the importance of each ability may vary by the type of electrical job or employer, and the level of experience. Many electrical contractors are required by federal or state law to consider making reasonable accommodation for otherwise qualified employees with disabilities, and in some cases accommodation might be available. Our research has shown, however, that these abilities are significant on most job sites, and they are all usually needed to perform the essential functions of the job of an electrical worker. That is why all these abilities, and others, are usually viewed by the Electrical Training Alliance as necessary to successful completion of any electrical apprenticeship program.
If you feel you have many of the listed abilities, you may be well-suited for electrical work. If you do not feel you have relatively few abilities, or were unsure about them, you should take steps to learn more about electrical work. The fact that you do not have or cannot acquire a particular ability does not prevent you from applying for the apprenticeship programs, but it could present a problem during your training and/or on the job. Some preparatory steps you can take include:
Learning more about the work done by electrical workers will help you determine how well suited you are for a career in electrical construction.
A Note to Those with Disabilities
We recognize and comply with our obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to not discriminate against qualified persons with disabilities.
If you are a person with a physical or mental impairment (including learning disabilities) that you believe may affect your ability to complete any aspect of the application process (including testing) and if you need an accommodation to ensure that the test battery accurately measure your skills and abilities, please notify the AJATC/JATC, as soon as possible, and no later than upon receipt of notification that you are scheduled to the NJATC test battery. Accommodation requests given on the test day cannot be addressed on that day. In most cases, you will need to provide:
Your request will be considered promptly.
Here are a few costs you should consider such as:
Apprentices are provided with good wages and benefits, which include
Wages and benefits example is based on a Journeyman rate of $45.33 per hr.
(All figures are approximate and subject to change)
The requirements that must be met for your application to qualify are listed below:
The algebra and high school graduation/GED requirement can be waived if:
If you meet the basic requirements, you will be scheduled to take the Electrical Training Alliance apprenticeship aptitude test. The test consists of two (2) parts. It will take approximately three hours to complete. The number of items and the amount of time allotted for each test are as follows:
You will take a short break between the Algebra and Functions Test and the Reading Comprehension Test.
You will be notified if you pass or fail the aptitude test within a week of taking it. If you have taken the aptitude test within the past three months, you may not take it again until three months have passed. Please note willful attempts to violate this rule may result in permanent disqualification.
If you obtain a qualifying score on the aptitude test, you will be scheduled for an oral interview in approximately 30 days.
You will be interviewed by a committee representing both NECA and the IBEW. Based on the interview (including a review of your qualifications), you will receive an overall ranking. As new positions become available in the apprenticeship program, names will be taken off the respective eligibility list for one (1) year. If you are not selected to begin an apprenticeship during that one-year period, you will need to reapply if you are still interested.
