ELECTRICIANS #531
Covering the Indiana counties of LaPorte, Porter, Jasper, Starke &
Pulaski
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What He Does
An Electrician
lays out, installs and tests electrical fixtures, and
installs
electrical wire systems, systems used to provide heat,
light, power, and air conditioning, and refrigeration in
homes, office buildings, factories
hospitals, and schools. He or she also installs conduit
and connects electrical machinery, equipment and
controls.
The Electrician uses a wide variety of hand tools to
perform his tasks.
The journeyman Electrician must master both mechanical
and
technical skills. This craftsman must understand the use
of meters and specialized testing equipment, be adept at
trouble shooting and understand the theory behind the
transmission of electrical energy.
Working
Conditions
In, new
construction, Electricians move onto the job as soon as
the structure begins to take form, installing grounding
and temporary lights and power. The work is active and
strenuous with much of the work done in awkward
positions and frequently in cramped quarters.
Electricians may be called upon to work in new and old
buildings, new and old homes, also commercial and
industrial construction. |
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General Qualifications
- Age - Minimum age is 18
- Education - High school
graduate or GED and one year Algebra with a "C" Average in both
semesters
- Good physical condition
- Must be able to perform the work of the trade
Admission Requirements of the
Joint Apprenticeship Committee
- Birth certificate
- Transcripts (High
School)
- Personal Interview
- NJATC Aptitude Test
Terms of Apprenticeship
Training
- Length of Program - 5
years (Commercial and Industrial)
- Related Training - 1
night per week (4 hours), September thru June.
- Length of Pprogram - 3
years (Residential and Telecommunications)
Recommended High School
Courses
- Algebra (Must have C
Average)
- Geometry
- Trigonometry
- Mechanical Drawing
- Science
Application Period
- Applications are handed
out the 1st week of the month from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
- There is a $10 filing
fee (Non-Refundable).
- Must have a valid Drivers
License.
Where Applications Are
Available
Electrical
JATC of Northern Indiana
301 E. 8th Street
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 879-1090
Apprenticeship Supervisor
Roland Hunter, Training
Director
301 E. 8th Street
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 879-1090
(219) 879-0717 (F)
jatc531@adsnet.com (Email) |
