We are forming a pool of qualified applicants for the Limited Energy Electrical "A" Apprenticeship
Applications are available March 11-22, 2024 at www.nwapprenticeship.org
application must be returned by email or mail by April 5, 2024 by email to: [email protected] or
NW Apprenticeship PO Box 1958 Grants Pass, OR 97528
This opening is to form a pool of qualified applicants that meet the minimum qualification, so than when a Training Agent is ready to hire we have qualified applicants available
This program includes training in Data Telecom, Intercom, Paging, Controls, Security, Alarms and Emergency Signaling
Description of work: Installs, alters, maintains, replaces or repairs protective signaling systems used to notify irregularities on subscriber’s premises. Installs wires, conduits, and signaling units following blueprints of electrical layouts and signaling systems. May work sometimes in difficult positions such as climbing ladders, scaffolding and high left equipment, working in crawl spaces above ceilings, etc. Must be able to adhere to safety guidelines at all times. May use a variety of hand or power tools.
Working Conditions: The work in this trade is done both indoors and outdoors, in existing and newly constructed buildings, in residential and commercial structures, and in all kinds of weather around noise, mud, and debris. Individuals in this trade often work in cramped areas and in awkward positions.
Work Processes: This is a 6,000 on-the-job hours (approximately 3 years) training program. Apprenticeship consists of both on-the-job training and related classroom training. The on-the-job training consists of the following:
The work processes to be learned and the approximate hours required for each are:
1. Installations ……………………………………………………………………………………3,000 hours
2. Troubleshooting & Maintenance……………………………………………………………… 3,000 hours
to include a minimum of 750 hours in each of the following three sub-categories: Total 6,000 hours
a) Protective Signaling b) Communications Systems c) Specialized Control Systems
Related Classroom Training: A minimum of 144 hours of classroom training shall be required each year the apprentice is in the program. Classes are held through Lane Community College (fall, winter and spring terms). Satisfactory progress must be maintained in related training classes in order to remain in the apprenticeship program. It is the responsibility of the apprentice to pay for all tuition costs and books associated with their program.
Wage Schedule: The average wage for those journey workers employed by the participating employers in the occupation as of August 1, 2023, is $36.56 per hour. The progressive wage rate to be paid to the apprentice is:
1st 1,000 hour period 60% of average wage $21.93
2nd 1,000 hour period 65% of average wage
3rd 1,000 hour period 70% of average wage
4th 1,000 hour period 75% of average wage
5th 1,000 hour period 80% of average wage
6th 1,000 hour period 85% of average wage