JATC

Apprentice Application Dates

Applications are now accepted 12 months a year. The best qualified applicants will be offered placement in our program and/or with an electrical contractor based on availability of  opportunities and the qualification level of candidates.   

You may come to our office at the date and time listed below or you may print out the application from the application tab.  If you choose to submit by mail, you will need to photocopy the required documents and produce the originals on or preferably before the day of the exam.  

First and Third Wednesdays of every month from 8:00am to 3:30pm

at

40 Western Industrial Drive

Cranston, RI  02921

(401) 946-9908

Applications are also available online

Directions to the JATC Training Facility:

  • Take Route 95 to 295
  • Take Exit # 4  on Route 295 to Plainfield Pike, Head West
  • Take a left turn onto Comstock Parkway
  • Take a right turn onto Western Industrial Drive

You will need:

First:  On the day of application all applicants will need a valid driver’s license, a High School diploma or have a GED.  You will need a passing grade of “C” or “70” in Algebra 1.  You will have thirty days to supply a copy of your birth certificate and a High School transcript. 

Second:  Applicants will take an exam that meets a national standard; the exam is 50% reading comprehension and 50% mathematics (including Algebra).  When an applicant receives a passing grade they will be granted an interview.  An applicant’s score on the interview will determine if they are accepted into the Apprenticeship program.

The apprenticeship program is a 5 year program; as long as you meet all the requirements of the Apprenticeship Agreement, you will be granted a full tuition scholarship that is paid by the Apprenticeship Trust Fund. However, the Apprentice will be responsible to purchase books, maintain acceptable grades and attend all classes; the program runs from September to May each year, typically two nights a week.



 

Applying and Qualifying for Apprenticeship in the Electrical Industry

The National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW 99) jointly sponsor an electrical apprenticeship training program that could potentially offer you the opportunity to earn wages, benefits and a college degree while you learn the skills needed for a trade that can be both challenging and rewarding. You will have the chance to use your mind, as well as your physical skills, to complete work in a variety of settings with the constant opportunity to learn something new.

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RI Journeyman Prep Classes

JATC

40 Western Industrial Drive

Cranston, RI  02921

(401) 946-9908

Code Classes Policy

RHODE ISLAND AND MASSACUSETTS' 15 HOUR CONTINUING EDUCATION CODE CLASS

ANYONE WISHING TO ATTEND A CODE CLASS MUST

#1     CALL THE OFFICE

#2     GET A RESERVATION NUMBER 

#3     LEAVE A CONTACT NUMBER AND VALID E-MAIL

#4     PUT THE RESERVATION NUMBER ON THE CHECK  OR MONEY ORDER AND SEND IT OR DROP IT OFF TO THE OFFICE NO LATER THAN ONE WEEK AFTER MAKING RESERVATION.

#5     DAY OF CLASS PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY DOORS CLOSE AFTER 7AM

#6     FOOD AND BEVERAGES WILL BE PROVIDED, NO ONE MAY LEAVE THE PREMISES ONCE CLASSES BEGIN

MEMBERS ARE WELCOME TO BRING THEIR OWN LUNCH AND SNACK

*FAILURE TO SEND IN PAYMENT ON TIME (within one week of reservation) WILL RESULT IN LOSS OF RESERVATION.

*NO CHANGES WILL BE MADE TO THE RESERVATION ONCE CHECK HAS BEEN RECEIVED IT WILL BE DEPOSITED. No transfers and no refunds

*ATTENDEE IS REQUIRED TO BE PRESENT AT BOTH CLASSES OR RETAKE SEMINAR

Journeyman On-line Training Courses

Journeyman On-Line Training Courses

IBEW Local 99 JATC Education and Training Facility is offering to its members Journeyman Level Electrical Training courses online. These courses are Continuing Education Courses (CET) that take advantage of an online learning approach.

Credits earned thru this program can be matriculated toward an associate’s or bachelorettes degree.

Before you start you will need a computer that runs Windows with a browser that can connect to the Internet, or stop by the JATC computer lab. Several courses include a textbook that is provided as part of the registration cost. 

To register for a course Go to www.njatc.org and select “Blended Learning”;  “Launch” then “Register”;  complete the security box and continue

Choose the IBEW Local 99, Providence , RI under the training location window;

Next , enter this password:   IBEW-NECA   and then follow the instructions.

Your request will be sent electronically to the JATC chosen and course request either accepted or denied by the Director or Assistant Director.

Online CET Courses

Continuing Education Training (CET) courses are designed to be used as both an introduction of the topic and advanced content for the experienced electrical installer.  CET courses cover content theory and the latest concepts, including installation practices for both electrical construction and maintenance purposes.  These courses cover all the chapters using a full size textbook. 

The course includes a textbook that contains color illustrations/photographs throughout along with detailed current topic information, unless otherwise specified.

The length of time for the course will vary.  Some courses require classroom & lab sessions (contact the Training Director for additional details).  These are full length courses, therefore plan to schedule a significant amount of hours to complete the course successfully.  The courses can also be delivered as a self-study course for distance learning purposes. 

In either approach, the on-line LMS (Learning Management System) maintains all the scores and the activity of the learner for the JATC instructor to monitor and if necessary as required provide assistance.

In the interest of providing appropriate lab time and instructors there will be a minimum number of students before  we will be able to run a course section.

The following list is just the start of the available CET courses.  

Contact the IBEW 99 JATC Educational and Training Facility for class offerings.

BUILDING AUTOMATION – 1

The Building Automation: Control Devices and Applications course focuses on the devices that monitor and control building systems, such as HVAC, lighting, and security systems.  This course covers the operation, signaling, and functions of the common sensors, actuators, and other control devices used in building automation systems for commercial buildings.  $75

BUILDING AUTOMATION – 2



The Building Automation: System Integration with Open Protocols course introduces the concepts of intelligent devices, automated control, and network communication utilizing open protocols.  The two primary protocols for wired networks, LonWorks and BACnet, are described in detail.  Prerequisite: Building Automation-1  $75

CONDUIT BENDING & FABRICATION

The Conduit Bending and Fabrication course provides a comprehensive overview of conduit bending, fabrication procedures and methods.  Topics include hand bending tools, conduit layout, kicks, offsets, saddles, advanced bending techniques, mechanical & electrical benders, hydraulic benders, threading, conduit types, and underground conduit installations. $77

ELECTRICAL SAFETY SIMULATOR: LOW VOLTAGE (ESS-LV)



Designed by Etcetera Edutainment (EE) and enhanced by the NJATC, the simulator is designed to teach the core electrical safety concepts of NFPA 70E 2009. The Electrical Safety Simulator leverages the power of game-based learning to engage learners in the material, motivating the learner to complete a series of lessons followed by task-based scenarios that challenge the learner to demonstrate their mastery of the content in a real-world context.  $149

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 2011



The Electrical Systems Based on the 2011 NEC course includes an overview of the NEC, wiring methods and materials, conductors and overcurrent protective devices, branch circuits and feeders, grounding, transformers, services, special locations, and calculations.  The course also includes procedures covering all aspects of applying the Code when designing electrical systems. $69

MOTORS



The Motors course begins with a thorough discussion of magnets, magnetism, and electromagnetism, and how they apply to motor operation.  The course includes the latest information on the operation of many types of motors; reading and understanding motor nameplates; braking and starting; adjustable-speed drives; bearings, drive systems & clutches; and, motor alignment. $80

PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS, 3rd ed.



The Photovoltaic Systems course is a guide to design, installation, and evaluation of residential and commercial photovoltaic (PV) systems.  This course covers the principles of PV and how to effectively incorporate PV systems into stand-alone or interconnected electrical systems. $85

TEST & MEASUREMENT ACADEMY



The training module provides a “Virtual Hands-On” environment. The module allows the learner to interact in a series of scenarios in a first-person environment. The scenario-based work orders present the learner with a problem to resolve. Through the resolution of these problems, the learner will gain a greater understanding of the instruments used in test and measurements and a finer understanding of electrical installations. $55, Textbook Not Included

TEST INSTRUMENTS



The Test Instruments course begins by introducing safety requirements for using test instruments.  The course proceeds into the specific applications for industry standard test instruments.  An overview of measurement principles and test instrument procedures are covered along with an explanation of personal protective equipment as specified in NFPA 70E. $66

TRANSFORMER PRINCIPLES & APPLICATIONS



The Transformer: Principles and Applications course provides a comprehensive overview of transformer operation, maintenance, installation, and troubleshooting.  Additional topics include effects of harmonics; power quality using reactors and transformers; autotransformers; buck-boost transformers; and, other special transformers. $78

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