JATC PROGRAM & JOURNEYMAN UPGRADE TRAINING

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:

Apprenticeship	%*	6/01/2008	12/01/2008	06/01/2009	12/01/2009
1^st year /1^st period	50	$12.35	$12.59	$12.84	$13.09
1^st year/ 2^nd period	55	$13.57	$13.85	$14.12	$14.40
2^nd year	60	$14.81	$15.11	$15.41	$15.71
3^rd year	70	$17.28	$17.63	$17.97	$18.33
4^th year	75	$18.51	$18.89	$19.26	$19.64
5^th year	80	$19.74	$20.14	$20.54	$20.94

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:

to be announced

Casses 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.

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

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Foreman Training(click on for a calendar)

The first module of our Foreman Training, The Role of the Foreman, will be held on the following dates:

September 2,3,16,23,30 2009

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

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

Project Start-up- September 14, October 19 and December 30, 2009
Labor Relations- September 21, October 26 and December 7,2009
Scheduling Manpower- September 28, November 2 and December 14, 2009
Safety- October 5, November 9, 2009 and January 4, 2010
Understanding the Estimate- October 12, November 16, 2009 and January 11,2010

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Photo Voltaic Workshop

The next PV workshops are scheduled for:

October 12-16,2009
November 13-19, 2009

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

Apprentice Class Schedule '07-'08

IJ & JIW Upgrade Class Schedule

CW/CE Classes

Classes are now forming for the following classes:

Basic Code
Grounding
City of Austin Electrical Ordinance
Motor Control/Transformers

For a description of the class you are interested in :

Course Descriptions

For class calendar:

CW/CE & JIW Upgrade Class Schedule

Call the JATC for more information(512/389-3024)

For a map to the JATC Facility(click on)

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