Program Overview

Industrial Electrician Apprenticeship

Program Overview

Industrial/maintenance electricians maintain and repair many different types of electrical equipment. They may also modify or install electrical equipment, such as motors, transformers, generators, machine controls, and lighting systems in industrial, commercial, and public establishments. The electrician is responsible for the periodic inspection of equipment to locate and repair defects before breakdowns occur.

Working Conditions

Electricians must be able to stand for long periods of time and work in cramped or uncomfortable positions. They are employed in manufacturing plants and use protective equipment, such as safety belts, protective glasses, and hard hats, to avoid common hazards.

Training

• 4-year training program
• 7,600 hours of on-the-job training
• 720 hours of paid related instruction
• Transition-to-Trainer Course in the final year of the apprenticeship

The apprentice is taught theory and knowledge related to safety procedures while working with electrical components. Instruction also consists of local, state, and national electrical codes pertaining to the industrial application.

Program Details

Industrial Electrician Apprenticeship courses are offered at the Madison College Commercial Avenue campus.

Curriculum and Experience

First Semester

• DCAC 1 DC Theory (1 credit)
• Controls 1 (2 credits)
• DCAC 2 AC Theory (1 credit)

Second Semester

• Controls 2 (2 credits)
• DCAC 3 Theory (1 credit)
• Introduction to PLCs (1 credit)

Third Semester

• Codes for Industrial Electricians 1: Introduction to the NEC (1 credit)
• Codes for Industrial Electricians 2: OCPD and Electrical Device Installations (1 credit)
• Green Awareness for Maintenance (1 credit)
• Interpreting Engineering Drawings Part A (1 credit)
• Intermediate PLCs for Industrial Electricians (1 credit)

Fourth Semester

• Codes for Industrial Electricians 3: Article 250 Part A (1 credit)
• Codes for Industrial Electricians 4: Article 250 Part B (1 credit)
• Safety for Industry (1 credit)
• Fluid Power 1 for Industry (1 credit)
• Advanced PLCs for Industrial Electricians (1 credit)

Fifth Semester

• Codes for Industrial Electricians 5: Article 300, Cords/Cables, Hazardous Installations (1 credit)
• Codes for Industrial Electricians 7: Motors and Generators (1 credit)
• Industrial Electrician Motors & Generators (1 credit)

Sixth Semester

• Codes for Industrial Electricians 6: Conductors, Raceways, Data/Communication Cables (1 credit)
• Codes for Industrial Electricians 8: Transformers (1 credit)
• Industrial Electrician Transformers (1 credit)

Seventh Semester

• Industrial Electrician Solid State Electronics (3 credits)

Eighth Semester

• Power Systems & Variable Speed Drives for Industrial Electricians (3 credits)

Admission

How to Apply

• If you have signed an Apprenticeship Contract: When your contract arrives from the Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards, you will be admitted to the program and enrolled in first-semester classes.
• If you have not signed an Apprenticeship Contract: You are encouraged to contact the School of STEM Office to express your interest in becoming an Apprentice.

Application Requirements

• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Entry requirements vary by employers
• Physically able to perform trade

Career Outcomes

Madison College Apprenticeship graduates are prepared to:

• Maintain safe working practices through the use of safety guidelines.
• Select, maintain, and properly use tools and equipment.
• Install and maintain power distribution and lighting systems.
• Install and maintain industrial machinery and equipment, including panel building.
• Install and maintain material handling equipment, welding equipment, and robotics.
• Install and maintain general plant equipment.
• Install and maintain communication systems.
• Install and maintain high voltage equipment, including substations.
• Read, interpret, and revise drawings and specifications.
• Select, install, and maintain motor drives and controls.

Graduate Summary

• Number of Program Graduates: 2 (2022), 2 (2023), 2 (2024)
• Number of Surveys Sent: Not available
• Number of Surveys Returned: Not available
• Percent of Surveys Returned: Not available
• Available for Employment: 0 (2022), 0 (2023), 0 (2024)
• Percent Available for Employment: Not available
• Not in Labor Market: Not available
• Percent Not in Labor Market: Not available

Estimated Program Cost

• $6,113.85

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