Apprenticeship
Directory
A Directory to
Apprenticeship Programs in the Illinois Valley
Electricians install new wiring in newly-constructed industrial, commercial, and residential buildings. They also repair and maintain the wiring in existing buildings. The scope of work for the journeyman electrician also includes working with various systems and infrastructures; machine-tool wiring, heating, ventilation & air conditioning systems, telephone, data voice, fiber optics, lighting systems, fire alarm systems, temperature and motor controls, energy management, and security alarms.
Residential: Three (3) Years
*Apprentices receive a minimum of 180 hours of classroom training
each year.
Classroom
instruction will be
held one 8-hour day every two weeks from June – May.
*Apprentices
are required to receive 6,000 hours of on-the-job training.
*Apprentices receive a minimum of 180 hours of classroom training each year. Classroom
instruction will be held one 8-hour day every two weeks from June – May.
*Apprentices are required to receive 8,000 hours of on-the-job training.
*Apprentices receive a minimum of 180 hours of classroom training each year. Classroom
instruction will be held one 8-hour day every two weeks from June – May.
*Apprentices are required to receive 4,800 hours of on-the-job training.
Wage
Information:
Residential:
The following applies to Residential, Communications
and Commercial Electricians, unless otherwise noted.
Benefits:
Health and Welfare, Pension, Annuity
and Vacation
(A.A.S.) Associate in Applied Science Degree in Electrical Construction
Technology from an area community college
*Must be a high school graduate or have a GED (a copy of GED required) prior to application period.
*Must be at least 18 years of age, prior to application period.
*Must have two semesters of algebra (high school or college, equivalent to Algebra 1) with a minimum
of a “C” in each semester, completed prior to application period.
*Must be a resident of the jurisdiction of IBEW Local #176 for one year (Will, Grundy, Kankakee,
Bureau, LaSalle, Iroquois, Henry, Ford, Stark, and Putnam Counties).
*Have acceptable physical health as determined by a physician, including drug testing, to be able to
safely perform the tasks of a construction electrician.
*Evidence of a qualifying grade on an aptitude test as prescribed by the JATC.
Working
Conditions:
Electricians
work both indoors and outdoors in all types of weather conditions.
Recommended
Preparatory Classes:
Mathematics,
electrical theory, blueprint reading, electronics classes, science,
communications,
shop, vocational, and reading comprehension.
Abilities:
*Must
be able to work in confined spaces and at high levels.
*Must be able to lift heavy objects and be in good physical
condition.
*Must have a good attitude and be able to work well with people.
Familiarity with any type of construction or electrical work, and a good work ethic would be beneficial.
Entry
Process:
*Complete
application at I.B.E.W. #176 JATC.
*Take and pass a general aptitude test.
*Take and pass an oral interview.
*Take and pass a physical exam, including a drug test.
*Names of applicants who pass the above tests are placed on an eligibility
list according to scores.
I.B.E.W. #176 Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee
(815) 741-2758
1110 NE Frontage Rd.
Joliet, IL 60431
Tom Proffit
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Laborer
Millwright
Operating Engineer
Painter/Drywall Finisher/Glazier
Pipefitter
Plumber Sheet Metal Worker
Technical Engineer