Wes Watkins Technology Center

ELECTRICAL APPRENTICE

This program prepares students to work as an assistant to an electrician. Students will learn electrical safety, blueprint reading, hand and power tool safety, electrical theory, materials identification, and be introduced to the National Electric Code.

Upon successful completion of the program, students will receive their Construction Industries Board Electrical Apprentice card.

Direct-Teacher Led Class
SOC Code: 47-2111.00

Application Process

Tuition Waiver

College Credit

CERTIFICATIONS
ODCTE Residential Electrician's Assistant
CPR/First Aid
Scissor Lift

CURRICULUM / HOURS

General Construction Safety and First Aid	30
Electrical Safety in Construction	15
Electrical Theory in Construction	120
Electrical Schematic and Blueprint Reading in Construction	45
Electrical Power, Hand Tools, and Equipment in Construction	30
Direct Current Circuits in Construction	60
Alternating Current Circuits in Construction	90
Workforce Staging	30
TOTAL HOURS	420

STUDENT ORGANIZATION
SkillsUSA is a national organization serving teachers and high school and adult students who are
preparing for careers in technical, skilled and service occupations, and for further education. SkillsUSA
provides opportunities for students to enhance their personal and leadership qualities through individual
and group projects and through skill competitions which are held on local, state, and national levels.

INSTRUCTOR
Tony Caskey
tcaskey@wwtech.edu