Varied Work Experience
The Inside Wireman’s job is to distribute and connect the customer’s electrical equipment to that power source. The Inside Wireman installs and maintains all of the various types of electrical systems found in commercial and industrial facilities. Equipment used may include lighting, receptacles, motors, heating equipment, and systems that control the operation of all of a facility’s energy usage.
The work of an Inside Wireman can vary. One day the Inside Wireman could be installing a Fire Alarm System or Security System in a high rise building and the next day he or she could be installing conduit in a ditch on the outside of the building. Inside Wiremen also install electrical systems in industrial facilities such as refineries, power plants, chip manufacturing facilities and data centers. Each type of installation has specific electrical needs and systems to support those needs. While there are many tasks associated with the Inside Wireman classification, the apprenticeship training provides all of the knowledge necessary.
Work & School
The Inside Wire program consists of 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 720 hours of classroom education. Once the apprentice has satisfied the requirements of the apprenticeship agreement and have obtained the Journeyman License they will receive the Certification of Completion.
Earn While You Learn
Apprentices in this program attend classes for one week at time and will work about 6 – 8 weeks in-between. The cost of books, modules and tuition for the semester are paid by the apprentice.
Apprentices receive structured pay raises as they complete satisfactory progress of on-the-job training and school hours.
Program Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:
To qualify for entry into the apprenticeship you MUST meet all the following requirements:
Age: Must be 18 years old or older to apply to our programs.
Documentation:
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- Driver’s License or Passport or State Issued Identification Card
- Social Security Number
- Birth Certificate
- High School Transcripts
- High School Diploma or GED (MUST HAVE COMPLETED One year Algebra or its equivalent with corresponding passing grade /credits).
***If you do not meet the Algebra Requirement needed to make application, you have a few options:
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- Take the NJATC Tech Math course and provide the documentation needed of having passed the course with a 75% or higher. The website for this class is: https://electricalorg/Learning/OnlineTechMath
- Take an Algebra class at a college of your choice, complete an adult https://electricaleducation class/packet, or take an online class with an accredited institution. Please keep in mind that the school must be accredited by a State Education Agency, and you must receive a passing grade. Once completed, an official transcript/documentation must be submitted to receive completion of this requirement.
***If you do not meet the Algebra Requirement needed to make application, you have a few options:
•Take the NJATC Tech Math course and provide the documentation needed of having passed the course with a 75% or higher. The website for this classis: https://electricaltrainingalliance.org/Learning/OnlineTechMath
•Take an Algebra class at a college of your choice, complete an adult education class/packet, or take an online class with an accredited institution. Please keep in mind that the school must be accredited by a State Education Agency, and you must receive a passing grade. Once completed, an official transcript/documentation must be submitted to receive completion of this requirement.
A COMPLETED application, proof of the above basic requirements (copies) must be uploaded with your application within thirty (30) days of the date the application was filled out.
**NOTICE** Our contractors’ jurisdiction covers the entire state of Utah, from Logan to St. George. You may be assigned to or rotated between any job within this jurisdiction. It is essential that you are willing and able to travel and work wherever the job requires.
Minimum requirements to apply to this program
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Must be a high school graduate or have a GED.
- Must have completed one (1) full year of high school Algebra (or equivalent) with a passing grade/ credit OR one (1) quarter of college Algebra with a passing grade/ credit
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
- Apprentices work within the IBEW Local 354 jurisdiction which includes the whole state of Utah.