Electrical Apprenticeship

Department Of Architecture & Construction

About Program

The purpose of the Electrical Apprenticeship program is to prepare a student to become trained, licensed journeyman electricians through four-year indentured apprenticeships.

Instruction includes residential, commercial, and industrial electricity; motor control; and project management. For more than 20 years, the Florida Electrical Association has chosen Marion Technical College as its educational partner.

 

Steps to Enrollment Apply now

 

8,576 approximately 4 years
Day: Mon-Thurs 8:00AM-4:00PM
Night: Mon & Wed 6:00PM-9:00PM
or Tues & Thurs 6:00PM – 9:00PM

Textbooks only. Applicants for this course must be employed by an electrical contractor that is willing to sponsor the applicant in the program.

  • Possess a valid State of Florida driver’s license
  • Employed by a local electrical contractor
  • 18 years or older
  • High school diploma – standard or GED required
  • Provide a resume of work experience
  • Submit application to Florida Electrical Association
  • Marion Technical College Main Campus

    Textbooks only. Applicants for this course must be employed by an electrical contractor that is willing to sponsor the applicant in the program.

    Program Highlights

    STARTING SALARIES

    Vary, ranging from:

    $25,690 to $61,250*

    *Based on local industry information.

    Employers

    • Florida Electrical Association

    *Please Note: This program is not accredited by COE.

    What You Will Learn

    Electrical Apprenticeship Master Plan of Instruction (pdf)

    • Specific aspects of the electrical field, residential electric, commercial electric, and industrial electric
    • Basic motor control
    • Motor control with project management.

     

    INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS

    • Journeyman Electrician License

    EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

    Employment opportunities are excellent for those obtaining journeyman electrician designation.

    Steps To Enrollment

    Meet Requirements of Program

    • Step 1

      Students must have a standard high school diploma or GED.

    • Step 2

      Valid Florida Driver’s License.

    • Step 3

      At least 18 years of age.

    • Step 4

      Provide a resume of work experience.