Applicant
What is the Apprenticeship?
Our Electrical Apprenticeship lasts for four years, with the apprentice taking on more responsibility and earning a higher wage each year. apprentices completing the program are known as Journeyman Inside Wireman (JIW) electricians. The apprentice learns the trade skills through on-the-job training, working alongside experienced Journeyman who pass on the skills they have learned over the years. In addition to the on-the-job training, the apprentice receives related classroom instruction that produces competency and prepares the apprentice to successfully pass the state exam and receive their state license.
Apprentices earn while they learn! You will start earning a livable wage with your first job placement and periodic increases throughout your apprenticeship. The current apprenticeship wage scale can be seen here.
Journeyman Inside Wireman work primarily in commercial and industrial settings, wiring office buildings, building power plants, performing diverse service work, etc. The training program exposes you to a wide variety of electrical installations so that you are prepared to perform the work in the electrical construction industry.
Tuition & Fees
$35.00 Application Fee;
Tuition announced prior to class starting.
How Do I Join?
Phase 1
Applying Online
Our application process is completely online. The Program Courseware will require access to stable internet and a laptop. For the application, it is recommended to have access to either a Tablet or a Laptop.
Phase 2
Aptitude Test Battery
The Test Battery consists of two tests:
- Algebra and Functions
- Reading Comprehension
The Test will take approximately two and a half hours to complete. You will receive notification of your scheduled test via e-mail to the e-mail address you provided in your application. If you obtain a qualifying score on the test battery, you will be scheduled for an oral interview. If you do not meet the qualifying score, you must wait ninety (90) days before you may retake the test.
The Test
Algebra and Functions consists of 33 questions and you are allowed 46 minutes to complete.
Reading Comprehension consists of 36 questions and you are allowed 51 minutes to complete.
You will take a short mental break between the Algebra and Functions Test and the Reading Comprehension Test.
Do not attempt to retake the test battery for three (3) months after your last test date. If you retest before the three (3) month period has elapsed, your score will not be valid and you will not be allowed to retest for another three (3) months. Please take this warning seriously. This is YOUR responsibility.
Make arrangements with the JATC before you report for testing if you will need special accommodations during the testing procedure.
A Note to Those With Disabilites
We recognize and comply with our obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to not discriminate against qualified persons with disabilities. If you are a person with a physical or mental impairment (including learning disabilities) that you believe may affect your ability to complete any aspect of the application process (including testing), and if you need an accommodation to ensure that the test battery accurately measures your skills and abilities, you must notify the Austin Electrical JATC before, or as soon as you are scheduled to take the NJATC aptitude test battery.
Accommodation requests given on the test day CANNOT be addressed that day. In most cases, you will need to provide:
Documentation of your disability, and
Documentation of the need for a particular accommodation.
The Request Form can be found in the Resources section.
Phase 3
Interview with JATC Committee
If you have a qualifying application, received a qualifying score on the Aptitude Test, we will schedule your oral interview:
- The Panel of Interviewers is made up of members from labor and management
Phase 4
Placement on the Ranking List
Your interview score determines your rank on the list:
- Your goal is to rank as close to #1 as possible
- Applicants are assigned to new apprenticeship classes in ranked order until capacity is met.
- Rankings change with each application process – your ranking can move up or down on the list.