Electrician

Length of Apprenticeship
5 years

Job Description
Electricians plan the electrical systems for structures. They install wiring and other electrical components such as breaker boxes, switches, light fixtures, and telephone and television wiring. They must be familiar with local and national codes. Electricians must be carefully trained and safe because they can be exposed to hazardous conditions and situations. In Wisconsin, upon completion of apprenticeship, completed apprentices receive an electrical license. Future career path opportunities include jobs as estimators, distribution manager, inspectors, project managers, trade instructors, and foreman.

Instruction
Schooling for the electrical apprenticeship is taught at the following Technical Colleges:
  • Blackhawk Technical College—Janesville
  • Fox Valley Technical College—Appleton
  • Madison Area Technical College—Madison
  • Moraine Park Technical College—Fond du Lac
  • Moraine Park Technical College —West Bend
  • Mid-State Technical College—Marshfield
  • Nicolet Area Technical College—Rhinelander
  • Waukesha County Technical College—Pewaukee
  • Western Technical College—La Crosse

Application Requirements

  • Apprenticeship Application. Click here to request an application.
  • Sponsoring Employer Application (if sponsored)
  • EEOC Supplemental Information Form
  • Accuplacer test with a score of 66 or higher on Reading Comprehesion and 56 or higher on Arithmetic. Click here for more testing information.
  • "C" or better in Algebra (one-year in high school or one-semester at Technical College)
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • Copy of Driver’s License (or means to get to work)

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