Apprenticeships include on the job and related instructional training. Related instructional training is achieved by attending classes through the Northwest Institute of Electrical Technology.
Electrician apprenticeships generally last 4-5 years and will involve all necessary training for the daily duties and projects, including connecting wires, testing circuits, use of blueprints and much, much more. Some basic things you can expect to do in your day-to-day job as an electrical apprentice include but are not limited to:
• Installation of electrical equipment
• Switchboard maintenance
• Installation of electrical wiring systems
• Testing and connection of electrical installations
• Diagnosing and repair of faults in electrical equipment
• Responding to breakdown of electrical equipment