• Estimated Program Length
  • 48 months
  • Average Program Length
  • 32 months
  • Required Credits
  • 24.00
  • Enrollment open to:
  • Adults, High School Students
Location Main Campus
  • Availability
  • Classroom Hours
    1st & 2nd Years: M/W 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
    3rd & 4th Years: T/Th 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Admission Requirements

This program has no admission requirements. We welcome all interested students. 

Program Requirements

Students must be employed as an Apprentice Electrician and have or be in the process of obtaining an Apprentice Electrician License from the Utah Division of Public Licensure (DOPL).  Students should be prepared to show their license or application for their license the first week of class. For more information on licenses please contact https://dopl.utah.gov or call 801-530-6628.

Students that are not employed as an Apprentice Electrician and don’t have a license from DOPL may enroll in the Electrical Trades Preparation program. See Electrical Trades Preparation webpage for more details.

Electrician Apprentices are not required to register with the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship (OA). However, a certificate from the OA is recognized nationally and internationally. All government contracts are required to have a percentage of registered apprentices working on the job. As soon as a person is employed as an Electrical Apprentice, your employer may contact the Office of Apprenticeship to register you as an apprentice with the US Department of Labor. For more information contact Pat Miller, U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship, 801-425-2211, miller.patsy@dol.gov, 125 South State Street, STE 2412, SLC, UT 84138.

  • Average Annual Jobs
  • 1570
  • Placement Rate
  • 100.00%
  • Average Low Wage
  • $15.96
  • Average Median Wage
  • $26.65
  • Average High Wage
  • $35.20
  • Wage Type
  • Hourly
  • Estimated Adult Tuition and Fees
  • $2325.00
  • Estimated Materials Cost
  • $1365.75
  • Estimated High School Student Cost
  • $457.86
  • Financial Aid Eligibility
  • Scholarship: No
  • VA: Yes
  • Pell Grant: No
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Electrical Apprenticeship

As an Electrician Apprentice, you will install and maintain electrical systems. You will place wiring in buildings and repair electronic controls on equipment. Some of your responsibilities will be reading blueprints and placing electrical conduits inside walls, partitions, ceilings, and other areas. You will feed insulated wire through conduits and install various kinds of electrical equipment, including transformers, circuit breakers, outlets, and switches.


Sponsored Apprenticeships
If you are an employer looking to enroll your employee in an apprenticeship program, or an employee being sponsored by your employer, please visit our Employer Sponsored Apprenticeship page to get started.X

The Electrical Apprenticeship program provides a solid understanding of the National Electrical Code (NEC), its layout, the requirements for different electrical systems, and the components of those systems. This program discusses the risks involved with electricity and electrical systems as well as the safety equipment and measures that are in place to protect electricians and the general public alike.



Program Objectives

  • Apply the National Electrical Code (NEC)
  • Navigate the National Electrical Code (NEC)
  • Calculate the sizes of different electrical system parts
  • Explain the application of A/C and D/C electrical theory
  • Explain Electrical Safety procedures, processes, and equipment
  • Wire electrical circuits per National Codes and safety regulations

Program Coordinator

Matthew Standing
Matthew Standing
Location: Construction Tech 115D

Student Support Specialist

Joshua Reeves
Joshua Reeves

Student Support Specialists are professionally trained and available for all students at the college. They are available to assist students who have questions regarding their program, progress and attendance, and program changes. The specialist can assist students with campus and program policies or procedures, student rights, as well as the policy and processes involved in student complaints. The student support specialist staff is also available to discuss personal/family matters, address emergency situations, and provide referrals to college and community services.Habla español.
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Location: Manufacturing Tech 109 & BDO137

Admissions Advising

Andrew Peery

Admissions advisors help potential students explore college programs, become familiar with the resources available (including financial assistance), get in touch with instructors and more. Contact or visit Admissions to learn more.

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Location: Manufacturing Tech 100H

Foundational Learning

Code Requirements

Hands-On Experience

Are you ready for a “shocking” experience? Well the Electrical Apprenticeship program is just for you. In this in-depth program, you’ll learn how to install and maintain electrical systems for various types of equipment. You’ll also learn how to wire from the inside of a wall, making sure there is power on the other side. You’ll read blueprints, follow plans, and ensure electrical systems are safe and installed properly.

There are many opportunities for licensed journeyman electricians:
1. You can continue your education and become a master electrician.
2. With your additional education, you can become a supervisor or even a business owner.
3. There is something new every day to experience. No two jobs will ever be the same.

“I started the Electrical Trades Prep Program to gain access to a more stable career and more successful life.”

Jonathan

“Electricity interests me and I need to find a more desirable profession. It will allow me quality employment, including good pay and job availability pretty much anywhere. So here I am.”

Brandon

“Electrical is one of the trade jobs and it’s really good to know. It’s also really easy to start your own business out of it, too. Not to mention the money; you can make really good money. I want a good job that will be able to support the family and lifestyle I want.”

Blake