Electrical Technology Apprenticeship
CERT - Occupational Certificate
Prepares students for a journeyman level entrance into the electrical construction trades industry. This program provides opportunities for students to learn to install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures in accordance with relevant codes. Program curriculum is aligned with National Center for Construction Education Research standardized national skills standards for the construction trades.
Program Purpose
Four-year apprenticeship program built to provide hands-on experience on a job while learning about the trade in school. The program prepares you to become a Journeyman Electrician.
Program Map
Recommended Program Map / Program Requirements
The recommended plan below meets the requirements to complete this program. For official requirements, visit the AWC Catalog. If the recommended classes listed below don’t fit your schedule or interests, you can take alternate classes.
The Electrical Apprenticeship Program is a mixture of academic classes with hands-on learning and simultaneous paid, practical, on-the-job training with a local company.
Graduates of the program will learn a wide range of electrical skills and gain industry-specific experience. They will also become an Arizona State Certified Journeyman Electrician, which is transferable anywhere in the United States.
Visit Academic Planning to get started on your personalized Academic Plan, or schedule an appointment with the Advising Office or a Faculty Advisor.
If you are ready to apply to the apprenticeship program, complete the application. If you currently work in the field, or have worked in the field, and are interested in pursuing credit for your experience, please read this document on granting credit for experience and or visit AWC's Prior Learning Experience (PLA) webpage.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Program
Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Rev. 10/2022
First Semester: Fall
| Course | Course Title | Area | |
|---|---|---|---|
| TEC 100 | Core Curriculum Introductory Craft Skills | 5 | Major Requirement |
| ECT 105 | Basic Electricity | 3 | Major Requirement |
| 8 |
Second Semester: Spring
| Course | Course Title | Credits | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECT 110 | AC/DC Circuits | 4 | Major Requirement |
| ECT 113 | Electrical Light Commercial | 3 | Major Requirement |
| 7 |
Third Semester: Fall
| Course | Course Title | Credits | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECT 213 | Commercial Application Level 1 | 3 | Major Requirement |
| ECT 214 | Commercial Application Level 2 | 3 | Major Requirement |
| 6 |
Fourth Semester: Spring
| Course | Course Title | Credits | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECT 220 | Electrical Installation | 5 | Major Requirement |
| ECT 222 | Advanced Electrical Systems Level 1 | 4 | Major Requirement |
| 9 |
Fifth Semester: Fall
| Course | Course Title | Credits | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECT 223 | Advanced Electrical Systems Level 2 | 3 | Major Requirement |
| ECT 224 | Advanced Electrical Systems Level 3 | 3 | Major Requirement |
| 6 |
Sixth Semester: Spring
| Course | Course Title | Credits | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECT 225 | Load Calculations | 3 | Major Requirement |
| 3 |
Additional Information
The Electrical Apprenticeship Program combines academic coursework with hands-on training and paid on-the-job experience at a local electrical contractor. Graduates will develop a comprehensive skill set, gain industry-specific experience, and earn an Arizona State Certified Journeyman Electrician credential, which is valid throughout the United States.
To apply, please follow these steps:
- Seek employment with a licensed electrical contractor. We recommend securing employment before beginning coursework; however, you may enroll in classes at AWC if you cannot obtain a position immediately.
- Enroll at Arizona Western College. Complete the admissions process and register for the required electrical courses.
- Meet with an academic advisor or faculty advisor. Review your personalized academic plan and confirm that you are enrolled in the appropriate classes.
- Submit the Electrical Apprenticeship Application and attach your current résumé.
If you have prior field experience, visit AWC’s Prior Learning Experience (PLA) webpage to learn how to request credit for documented work history.