Online Electrical Apprenticeship

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Unlock your potential as an electrician with the Department of Labor-approved online curriculum. The self-paced program offers you the flexibility you need to build essential skills in electrical theory, safety, and hands-on applications. If you live or work 45 miles or more from the Cedar Falls Center, the online format allows you to pursue your career goals without the weekly commute.

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Online Electrical Apprenticeship at a Glance

Degree

Apprenticeship

Length of Study

4 years

Course Format

Online

Classes Meet

Self-Paced

Program Start

Anytime

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Online Program Overview

Get hands-on experience from day one, working alongside skilled electricians on real projects all while earning a paycheck!

Working under the supervision of experienced electricians, you'll learn essential skills such as how to install, maintain, and repair electrical systems in various settings, from residential to industrial.

Your apprenticeship will last around four years and includes 8,000 hours of OJT.

As an apprentice, you're required to complete a set number of classroom hours. The online curriculum allows you to complete the classroom hours at your pace. Your sessions will cover topics like electrical theory, blueprint reading, circuitry, safety procedures, and local electrical codes.

To enroll in the online apprenticeship classes, you must be sponsored by a business or employer and work or reside 45 miles from the Cedar Falls Center.

You must have access to the Internet to complete the online apprenticeship classes.

Once you complete your coursework and your training hours you'll be eligible to take the state electrical exam and earn an industry-recognized, nationally-portable credential.

In-person apprenticeship classes are available if you prefer to attend classes at the Cedar Falls Center.

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Online Electrical Apprenticeship Levels

The Online Electrical Apprenticeship is approved by the Iowa Department of Labor. Each level fulfills the 144 classroom training hours required by an approved apprenticeship program. Start at anytime The cost for each level is $925.

Level 1 Begin your electrical training with a focus on core concepts, safety, essential tools, and industry standards to establish a solid foundation for your career.

Training Topics

Orientation
Construction Safety
Electrical Fundamentals
Digital Multimeter Principles
Basic Electricity
Electrical Systems and Protection
Alternating Current
Motors, Generators, and Transformers
How to Use the NEC
The National Electric Code
Review and Exam

Level 2 Continue your training with key topics that cover safety, industry standards, and essential knowledge, all leading up to a comprehensive review and exam.

Training Topics

Orientation
Construction Safety
Introduction to the NEC
The National Electric Code
Review and Exam

Level 3 Advance to Level 3 to explore important topics like safety, power quality, motor controls, and the National Electric Code, with a review and exam at the end.

Training Topics

Orientation
Construction Safety
Power Quality
The National Electric Code
Motor Controls
Bonding and Grounding
Review and Exam

Level 4 This training concludes with essential topics such as electrical estimating, leadership, electrical math, NEC calculations, safety practices, and journeyman exam preparation, with a focus on code reviews and electrical theory.

Training Topics

Orientation
Construction Safety
Electrical Estimating
Leadership
Code Review
Codes
Electrical Math Review
NEC Calculations
Safety Rules and Practices
Electrical Theory
NEC Review
Journeyman Exam Prep

How to Get Started

Beginning an apprenticeship program has a few steps, but we are here to help you through the process!

Secure employment for the on-the-job learning portion of the program.
If you don't have an employer sponsor, contact Hawkeye's Program Coordinator for a list of business partners.
Work with your employer and Hawkeye to enroll.

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