The Austin JATC Program is jointly sponsored by the  Central Texas Chapter of the National  Electrical Contractors Association and IBEW Local Union #520.

2009-2010 Class Schedules

Apprenticeship Program Requirements:

An apprenticeship in this program lasts for the duration of  5 years and includes two distinct

parts.

~    8000 hours of on-the-job training (minimum)

  ~   900 hours of classroom instruction (minimum)

The related instruction cost to the student per year is  approximately $225.00. 

Apprentice Wage Scale:

Gilbert Ferrales

Training Director, JATC

4000 Caven Road

Austin,Tx 78744

512-389-3024

How To Make Application     

*Apprenticeship wage rates are based on standard set percentages of the journeyman rate

 The Austin JATC accepts applications year round for Apprenticeships in the electrical industry. Applications will be taken TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS ONLY, at 2PM ONLY, with the exception of holidays (other application times may be available by appointment). Applications are open to all persons regardless of age, race, creed, national origin, or sex. Applications must be made in person. To meet minimum qualifications for apprenticeship, applicants must be able to perform the physical and mental essential functions of the job and be able to meet the following criteria:

~   Be a U.S. Citizen, or Lawful Resident Alien, or any  other Alien authorized by the Immigration and Naturalization Service to hold employment.

~   Be a minimum of 17 years of age. Prior to being indentured, applicants selected from the pool of interviewed applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

~    Be a High Scool graduate, or hold a GED certicate or have a 2-year Associate Degree or higher. (must furnish any transcripts)

~   Show evidence of one full year of High Scool Algebra with a passing grade, one post high school algebra coarse with a passing grade, succesful completion of the N.J.A.T.C. technical math coarse, or equivalent passing score of  75 on the tech. math proficiency evaluation.

~   Military Veterans must provide service separation paper DD214.

~   Prior to being indentured, applicants selected from the pool of interviewed applicants will be required to pass a drug test as directed by the J.A.T.C.

Continuing Education Sessions for State Licensing

The JATC has been certified by TDLR to hold Continuing Education classes for State Electrical licensing.  The following is the schedule for Continuing Eduaction classes: 

• February 18,2010 Day Class
• February 23, 2010
• March 9, 2010
• March 30, 2010
• April 27, 2010
   

Classes will begin promptly at 5:00 pm with no one allowed to enter the class after 5:00 pm. No cell phones, pagers, newspapers or food will be allowed in the classroom.  

Attention!!!!

A Code Update day class is scheduled for February 18, 2010 starting at 8:00 AM. Contact the JATC for more information.

Cost: $30 for members in good standing($100 if not in good standing).

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 Foreman Training(click on for a calendar)

 Classes for  The Role of the Foreman   are now forming. You must complete this class in order to enroll in other Foreman training classes.  This class will begin at 5:00 pm and end at 8:00 pm. Classes are now forming for the following dates:
 

• February 10,2010
• March 17,2010
• April 14,2010
  

The following classes are available to those who first complete the first module, The Role of the Foreman :

• Documentation- February 15, March 8, May 3
• Material Management- February 22, March 15, May 10
• Communication-  March 1, April 26 
• Project Start-up- March 22, May 17 
• Labor Relations-  March 29, May 24
• Scheduling Manpower- April 5
• Safety- April 12
• Understanding the Estimate- April 19 

All  of these classes begin promptly at 5:00 pm and end at 7:00pm 

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A Microinverter class is scheduled for March 27,2010 beginning at 8:00 am and will be 8 hours.  

Classes to be held at the JATC(map link located at bottom of page)

Apprentice Class Schedule  '07-'08

• !st Year
• 2nd Year
• 3rd Year
• 4th Year
• 5th Year

IJ & JIW Upgrade Class Schedule

 CW/CE Classes

• Basic Code 
• Codeology -start date is 3/1/10
• Devices- start date is 3/4/10
• Motor Control/Transformers

Course Descriptions

For class calendar:  

CW/CE & JIW Upgrade Class Schedule

 New Texas Electrician Examinations and Testing Service

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation would like to announce that it has entered into a new contract with PSI to develop, maintain and deliver licensing examinations.

This new contract, the resulting examinations and a new application process will change how electricians get licensed in Texas. A summary of the changes can be found below. These changes go into effect on September 1, 2009.

1. VERY IMPORTANT: ICC examinations taken on or after September 1, 2009 will NOT be accepted for Texas electrician licensing.

2. Instead of taking the examination and then applying to the department for a license, electricians will first make application to the department and then, if they are eligible, will be notified by mail that they may make an appointment to sit for their examination.

3. PSI will deliver new Texas electrician examinations at 17 sites around the state. See www.psiexams.com for additional information about PSI. These new TDLR examinations have been developed by Texas electrician subject matter experts. Information about the new examinations and applications may be found on the TDLR web site at www.license.state.tx.us/electricians/elec.htm .

If we can be of further assistance, please contact us at examination@license.state.tx.us