Electrical Construction Technology (IBEW), Certificate (618)

Certificate

This four-year certificate program offers the qualifying applicant occupational education. Qualifying applicants are those covered by Third Party Agreements with their International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Locals, apprentices in the process of becoming Journeymen Wiremen or Journeymen Wiremen who have already completed IBEW apprenticeship programs.

Students have classroom, hands-on and on-the-job experiences in electrical work through their IBEW Local apprenticeship program. Upon completion of the curriculum and the job experience hours, the students are eligible to take the IBEW Journeyman Wireman Examination. Those who successfully complete the apprenticeship program and pass the examination receive proof of apprenticeship completion of an IBEW apprenticeship program. This proof allows graduates to work in commercial and industrial construction as skilled Journeymen Wiremen and in all aspects of the electrical and teledata industry.

For Applicants in the IBEW Local 5 Jurisdiction

Enrollment is limited. Apprentices are under Third Party Agreement sponsorship of the Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (JATC) of the IBEW Local 5. Applicants must apply through the IBEW Local 5 application process and meet the requirements outlined by the union, available on the IBEW Local 5 apprenticeship website (https://ibew5.org). Interested students can also contact the IBEW Local 5 at (412) 432-1400 for more information.

Upon successful completion of the program, the graduate will:

1. Install electrical systems in residential, commercial and industrial settings in accordance with architectural plans, electrical codes and safety standards.
2. Analyze electrical theory to troubleshoot and resolve electrical system problems.
3. Explain scientific principles related to the nature of matter as they apply to electricity.
4. Demonstrate technical skills required for employment in the residential, commercial, industrial construction and teledata industry.
5. Apply classroom instruction and on-the-job training to meet IBEW and JATC Journeyman Wireman standards.