Electricians
Electrical construction is a dynamic and diverse industry with specialized
skills. The electrician must be able to layout, assemble, install, repair,
and test entire electrical and electronics systems.
Along with their
electrical training, journeyperson electricians must have a complete working
knowledge of blueprint reading and know the National Electric Code and local
codes.
There is, of course, the hazard of electrical shock and burns from
"live" wires. Therefore, safe work practice is a must.
Electricians must be mechanically inclined, physically fit and enjoy working
with mathematical formulas.
Electrical work is performed both indoors and outdoors in all temperatures
and weather conditions.
You must:
 |
Be 17 years of age at application and 18 to be indentured |
 |
Possess a high school diploma or GED (or in lieu of a high school diploma
or GED, have a two year Associate Degree or higher) |
 |
Successfully complete one credit of Algebra 1 (transcripts required) |
 |
Reside in the geographical area |
 |
Complete and score a qualifying score on the electrical trade's aptitude
test |
** Individuals who can verify (by providing undistiputable
documenting evidence) that they have worked a minimum of four-thousand
(4000) hours specifically in the electrical construction trade, will
qualify for an oral interview by the J.A.T.C. to be considered along with
other qualified applicants.

How do I prepare for the trade?
The following will be helpful to have completed courses in or possess the
following skills:
 |
Algebra, geometry, trigonometry |
 |
Above average reading ability |
 |
Physical science courses |
 |
Mechanical drawing and blueprint reading |
What are the program specifics?
 |
Length of program is 5 years |
 |
A minimum of 8000 hours of on-the-job training |
 |
A minimum of 900 hours of classroom related training |
 |
Starting pay is 40% of journeyman wage |
Where do I apply or receive additional training?
Richard M. Brooks
Dayton Ohio Area Electrical JATC
6550 Poe Avenue
Dayton, Ohio
45414
(937) 264-2052
E-mail: dbrooksjatc@sbcglobal.net
Web: http://www.daytonohiojatc.org
Please call or
e-mail for
application time and dates and other information!
|