Become an Electrician or Installer-Technician

The Electrical Trades Center of Central Ohio offers training programs for those looking to become an inside wireman (electrician) and those who wish to be an installer-technician (electrical worker). Both registered apprenticeship programs have similar requirements to apply, but differ in course material, content and ultimately the work performed.

Inside Wireman Apprenticeship

The main responsibility of an electrician is to connect a power system to an outside power source and ensure the power is distributed throughout a project, as directed. Work includes installing conduit; running wire; installation of electrical systems, motors, outlets, fixtures, etc.; and maintenance, upkeep and repair of all electrical systems and wiring.

Applicants looking  to apply for the inside wireman apprenticeship must meet the following requirements:

• Be 18 years or older at the time of indenture
• Complete the application and blind EEOC forms
• Be a high school graduate or Ohio GED equivalent
• Produce a high school diploma or GED certificate
• Provide an official high school transcript
• Provide an official post-secondary transcript (if applicable)
• Have passed an algebra course (either one credit year at the secondary level, three semester hours at a post-secondary institution or ETC Tech math course)
• Provide a copy of your birth certificate
• Must have the legal right to work in the U.S.
• Must be able to understand written instructions in American English
• Earn a qualifying score of: ALEX – 20 (math)
• Submit a $50 application fee

Those with at least 1,000 hours of previous experience as a construction wireman are also eligible to apply for this apprenticeship.

In order to complete this apprenticeship, one must complete the following:

• 8,000 hours of on the job training
• The required curriculum is currently 1,028 contact hours

Installer-Technician Apprenticeship

Installer-technicians typically install low voltage systems, which consists of video, data and audio or voice systems like telephones, internet connections, intercoms and alarm systems. They might also run fiber optic cable or coaxial cable, which are used for computers and operating controls for machinery. This type of work is crucial to the functionality of office buildings, schools, hospitals, residential structures and other buildings where instant communication and connectivity is necessary.  

Applicants looking  to apply for the installer technician apprenticeship must meet the following requirements:

• Be 18 years or older at the time of indenture
• Complete the application and blind EEOC forms
• Be a high school graduate or Ohio GED equivalent
• Produce a high school diploma or GED certificate
• Provide an official high school transcript
• Provide an official post-secondary transcript (if applicable)
• Have passed an algebra course (either one credit year at the secondary level, three semester hours at a post-secondary institution or ETC Tech math course)
• Provide a copy of your birth certificate
• Must have the legal right to work in the U.S.
• Must be able to understand written instructions in American English
• Submit a $35 application fee

In order to complete this apprenticeship, one must complete the following:

• 4,500 hours of on the job training.
• The required curriculum is currently 540 contact hours.