Electrician Apprenticeship Technologies, Associate of Applied Science
Program Description
Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries – Apprenticeship Training Division (BOLI-ATD) and local Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee (JATC) trade-specific standards of apprenticeship control the training. This program is restricted to BOLI-ATD registered apprentices. Therefore, this is a closed enrollment program and not available to the general student population.
Apprenticeship training is an earn-while-you-learn program. The apprentice is an employee and earns a wage while receiving on-the-job training and attending related training classes. An approved training agent selects apprentices through a competitive bid process from current employees. The apprentice connects to the JATC after selection through the indenture (registration) process. Local JATCs representing labor and management work with the College to implement the apprenticeship programs. Every six months the JATC reviews and evaluates each apprentice’s progress.
The apprenticeship model provides statewide transfer opportunities, ladder-type Certificates of Completion, Associate of Applied Science degrees and an optional transfer path into a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Operations Management at Oregon Institute of Technology.
The BOLI-ATD website oregon.gov/boli/atd provides more information about apprenticeship and statewide opportunities.
Umpqua Community College offers two 8,000-hour BOLI-ATD registered apprenticeships in partnership with Roseburg Industrial Electrical JATC, Area IV (Roseburg) Electrical JATC and BOLI-ATD.
- Inside Electrician
- Manufacturing Plant Electrician
Program Outcomes
This apprenticeship program provides specialized training for apprentices who are registered with BOLI-ATD as Manufacturing Plant Electrician or Inside Electrical Electrician. The Oregon State Standard for each trade aligns the course of study.
All required courses must be completed with at least a “C” grade. Successful apprentice students earn a trade-specific Oregon State License Journeyman Card upon successful completion of the Building Codes Division limited maintenance electrician journeyman test.
Students who successfully complete the Electrician program will:
- Assess and troubleshoot various electrical situations
- Demonstrate accurate measurements, calculations and use of equipment
- Demonstrate knowledge of electrical fundamentals and safety
- Complete Electrical Code and Exam Prep.
- Earn a trade-specific Oregon State License Journeyman Card upon successful completion of the Building Codes Division electrical journeyman test
Career Considerations
The Electrical Apprenticeship Technology program prepares students for advanced-level jobs and journeyman careers in the following areas:
- Licensed Journeyman Inside Electrician
- Licensed Manufacturing Plant Electrician
Electrical Apprenticeship Technology graduate may continue education at Oregon Institute of Technology for obtaining an Operations Management Bachelor of Science degree or Technology & Management Bachelor of Applied Science.
Program Course Requirements
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Term | Credits | |
| APR 151 | Basic Electronics-Electricity | 4 |
| MTH 110 | Foundations for Precalculus (or higher) | 4 |
| Credits | 8 | |
| Second Term | ||
| APR 153 | Electrical Applications-Tech | 3 |
| APR 159 | Electrical Blueprint Reading | 2 |
| Credits | 5 | |
| Third Term | ||
| APR 155 | Electrical Best Practices | 2 |
| APR 157 | Intro to National Elect Code | 2 |
| Credits | 4 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Term | ||
| APR 140 | Beg Welding for Apprentices | 1 |
| APR 163 | Commercial Wiring | 3 |
| Credits | 4 | |
| Second Term | ||
| APR 165 | AC Electronics and Electricity | 4 |
| WR 115 or WR 117 |
Intro to Expos Writing (or higher) or Writing for Trades |
4 |
| Credits | 8 | |
| Third Term | ||
| APR 167 | Electric Motors-Transformers | 3 |
| APR 169 | Electrical Code Study II | 2 |
| Credits | 5 | |
| Third Year | ||
| First Term | ||
| APR 251 | Electrical Sensors and Control | 3 |
| APR 255 | Motor Controls I | 2 |
| Credits | 5 | |
| Second Term | ||
| APR 253 | Electrical Code Study III | 2 |
| APR 265 | Motor Controls II | 2 |
| Credits | 4 | |
| Third Term | ||
| APR 259 | Solid State and Digital Apps | 4 |
| COM 218Z or PSY 101 |
Interpersonal Communication 2 or Psychology of Human Relations |
3-4 |
| Credits | 7-8 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| First Term | ||
| APR 261 | Electrical Code Study IV | 2 |
| APR 263 | Communications Alarm-Control | 2 |
| ELECTIVE CHOICE | 3 | 3-4 |
| Credits | 7-8 | |
| Second Term | ||
| APR 257 | High Voltage Applications | 2 |
| APR 267 | Advanced Code Study | 3 |
| ELECTIVE CHOICE | 3 | 3-4 |
| Credits | 8-9 | |
| Third Term | ||
| APR 269 | Journeyman Exam Prep | 3 |
| INDU 293E CPL JOURNEYMAN CARD | 2 | 22 |
| Credits | 25 | |
| Total Minimum Credits | 90-93 | |
- 1
Human Relations requirement, any Human Relations course can be taken, see advisor for full list of course options.
- 2
- The Journeyman Card, once received, is equivalent to 22 credits. See advisor for questions regarding this card.
- 3
Elective choice, see advisor for a full list of course options.
Advising Notes
- See advisor and program coordinator to plan your courses
- Once program is completed, students gain a state-issued Journeyman card equal to 22 credits – INDU 293E
- To obtain the full AAS degree you must have 90-108 credits, see advisor for full list of course options
Program Entrance Requirements
- JATC Approval