Electrical Apprenticeship

Locations: Lehi | Orem | Spanish Fork | Heber Valley

Program length
4 years

Total cost
$3,621

Registration opens
11/20/2024

Locations
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Electricians are trained to install and maintain residential, commercial, and industrial electrical systems. As an apprentice in this program, you’ll learn key duties and responsibilities of an electrician that include blueprint reading, installation, maintenance, inspection, troubleshooting, compliance, and safety.

Experienced electricians may work with building engineers, architects, construction specialists, and other crew members to complete complex jobs.

This is a 720-hour program that prepares students for the rigors of state testing and fulfills state educational requirements. It is designed to complement on-the-job apprentice training through their employer, as they work alongside experienced electricians in the field.

MTECH does not provide on-the-job training, nor act as a sponsor for apprentices. Students are responsible for finding their own employment. All electricians must register with the Utah State Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing (DOPL). For questions about registering as an apprentice or other state requirements, please contact DOPL.

Students enrolled in our traditional evening classes will complete school in four years, and will attend class twice a week during the fall and spring semesters. This program also offers daytime, accelerated classes. One semester in the daytime program is the equivalent of two semesters in the evening. Daytime classes only cover the first and second year curriculum; after that, students must transition into the evening classes.

Due to the high demand from employed adult apprentices, high school seniors are not eligible to enroll in evening classes.

100% Completion This data is pulled from fiscal year 2023. The displayed number does not guarantee completion of the program.

75% Placement This data is pulled from fiscal year 2023. The displayed number does not guarantee placement after the program.

Avg. salary $44k-$59k Wage data represents an estimate sourced directly from Career One Stop. Actual salaries may vary.

UTAH SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION (USHE) DESCRIPTION:
The Electrical Apprenticeship program provides a solid understanding of the National Electrical Code (NEC), its layout, the requirements for different electrical systems, and the components of those systems. This program discusses the risks involved with electricity and electrical systems as well as the safety equipment and measures that are in place to protect electricians and the general public alike.

Upon completion of the program, students are prepared to take the Electrical Journeyman exam.

Registration Opens: July 17, 2024 (August start date), November 20, 2024 (January start date)
Minimum Age Requirement: 17 years old

Evening Classes: Open to adults who are currently employed as electrical apprentices. Prospective adult students that are not current electrical apprentices are only allowed to enroll two business days prior to the start date, on a space available basis.

Daytime Classes: These classes are accelerated, and are available to adults and high school seniors. There is no employment prerequisite for the daytime classes. However, students must be employed as an electrical apprentice prior to the start of third year classes. Only the first and second years of the program are available during the day, and all students will move to evening classes for the remainder of their programs.

  • Complete and satisfy score requirements on the Entrance Assessment administered by the Testing Center.
  • Work at least part-time for an electrical company and be supervised by a master or journeyman electrician.
    • Unemployed first year students may register two days prior to the semester start, on a space available basis.
  • Must be registered with the Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing through employer.
  • To continue throughout the program, students must pass the current level with a minimum grade of 75%.
SECTIONCOURSECAMPUSROOM #START DATEEND DATESTART TIMEEND TIMEDAYS
Fall 2024Electrician Apprentice IAOrem Campus – Building A1048/15/202412/5/20242:30 PM5:30 PMT,Th
Fall 2024Electrician Apprentice IAOrem Campus – Building A1048/19/202412/4/20242:30 PM5:30 PMM,W
Fall 2024Electrician Apprentice IALehi Campus – Building C1028/15/202412/5/20242:30 PM5:30 PMT,Th
Fall 2024Electrician Apprentice IALehi Campus – Building C1028/19/202412/4/20242:30 PM5:30 PMM,W
Fall 2024Electrician Apprentice IAWasatch West Campus98/20/202412/10/20247:30 AM10:30 AMT,Th
Fall 2024Electrician Apprentice IAWasatch West Campus98/20/202412/10/202411:30 AM2:30 AMT,Th
Fall 2024Electrician Apprentice IAOrem Campus – Buildling B2018/19/202412/4/20247:30 AM10:30 AMM,W
Fall 2024Electrician Apprentice IAOrem Campus – Buildling B2018/19/202412/4/202411:30 AM2:30 PMM,W
Fall 2024Electrician Apprentice IASpanish Fork – Buildling A1188/15/202412/5/20246:00 PM9:00 PMT,Th
Fall 2024Electrician Apprentice IALehi Trades & Technology1088/19/202412/4/20246:00 PM9:00 PMM,W
Fall 2024Electrician Apprentice IAOrem Campus – Buildling A1038/19/202412/4/20246:00 PM9:00 PMM,W
Fall 2024Electrician Apprentice IALehi Campus – Buildling A2278/19/202412/4/20246:00 PM9:00 PMM,W
Spring 2025Electrician Apprentice IASpanish Fork Campus – Building B101C1/7/20254/22/20256:00 PM9:00 PMT,Th
Fall 2024Electrician Apprentice IBSpanish Fork Campus – Building B 101C 8/15/202412/5/20246:00 PM9:00 PMT,Th
Fall 2024Electrician Apprentice IBSpanish Fork Campus – Building A1088/15/202410/8/20246:00 PM9:00 PMM,T, W, TH
Spring 2025Electrician Apprentice IBOrem Campus – Building A1041/7/20254/22/20252:30 PM5:30 PMT,Th
Spring 2025Electrician Apprentice IBOrem Campus – Building A1041/6/20254/28/20252:30 PM5:30 PMM,W
Spring 2025Electrician Apprentice IBLehi Campus – Building C1021/7/20254/22/20252:30 PM5:30 PMT,Th
Spring 2025Electrician Apprentice IBLehi Campus – Building C1021/6/20254/28/20252:30 PM5:30 PMM,W
Spring 2025Electrician Apprentice IBWasatch West Campus91/7/20254/22/20257:30 AM10:30 AMT,Th
Spring 2025Electrician Apprentice IBWasatch West Campus91/7/20254/22/202511:30 AM2:30 AMT,Th
Spring 2025Electrician Apprentice IBOrem Campus – Building B2011/6/20254/28/20257:30 AM10:30 AMM,W
Spring 2025Electrician Apprentice IBOrem Campus – Building B2011/6/20254/28/202511:30 AM2:30 PMM,W
Spring 2025Electrician Apprentice IBSpanish Fork Campus – Building A1181/7/20254/22/20256:00 PM9:00 PMT,Th
Spring 2025Electrician Apprentice IBLehi Campus – Building B1081/6/20254/28/20256:00 PM9:00 PMM,W
Spring 2025Electrician Apprentice IBOrem Campus – Building A1031/6/20254/28/20256:00 PM9:00 PMM,W
Spring 2025Electrician Apprentice IBLehi Campus – Building A2271/6/20254/28/20256:00 PM9:00 PMM,W
Fall 2024Electrician Apprentice IIALehi Campus – Building A1148/15/202412/5/20246:00 PM9:00 PMT,Th
Fall 2024Electrician Apprentice IIAOrem Campus – Building A1138/15/202412/5/20246:00 PM9:00 PMM,W
Fall 2024Electrician Apprentice IIAOrem Campus – Building A1158/15/202412/5/20246:00 PM9:00 PMT,Th
Fall 2024Electrician Apprentice IIALehi Campus – Building A 1148/19/202412/4/20246:00 PM9:00 PMM,W
Fall 2024Electrician Apprentice IIASpanish Fork Campus – Building A10810/9/202412/5/20246:00 PM9:00 PMM, T, W, TH
Spring 2025Electrician Apprentice IIAOrem Campus – Building A1131/7/20254/22/20256:00 PM9:00 PMT,Th
Fall 2024Electrician Apprentice IIBOrem Campus – Building A1138/15/202412/5/20246:00 PM9:00 PMT,Th
Fall 2024Electrician Apprentice IIBSpanish Fork Campus – Building A1188/19/202412/4/20246:00 PM9:00 PMM,W
Spring 2025Electrician Apprentice IIBLehi Campus – Building A 1141/6/20254/28/20256:00 PM9:00 PMM,W
Spring 2025Electrician Apprentice IIBOrem Campus – Building A1131/6/20254/28/20256:00 PM9:00 PMM,W
Spring 2025Electrician Apprentice IIBSpanish Fork Campus – Building A1181/6/20254/28/20256:00 PM9:00 PMM,W
Spring 2025Electrician Apprentice IIBOrem Campus – Building A1151/7/20254/22/20256:00 PM9:00 PMT,Th
Spring 2025Electrician Apprentice IIBLehi Campus – Building C1021/7/20254/22/20256:00 PM9:00 PMT,Th
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SECTIONCOURSECAMPUSROOM #START DATEEND DATESTART TIMEEND TIMEDAYS
Fall 2024Electrician Apprentice IIIALehi Campus – Building A 2278/15/202412/5/20246:00 PM9:00 PMT,Th
Fall 2024Electrician Apprentice IIIAOrem Campus – Building A1078/15/202412/5/20246:00 PM9:00 PMT,Th
Fall 2024Electrician Apprentice IIIAOrem Campus – Building A1048/19/202412/4/20246:00 PM9:00 PMM,W
Spring 2025Electrician Apprentice IIIAOrem Campus – Building A1041/7/20254/22/20256:00 PM9:00 PMT,Th
Fall 2024Electrician Apprentice IIIBOrem Campus – Building A1048/15/202412/5/20246:00 PM9:00 PMT,Th
Spring 2025Electrician Apprentice IIIBOrem Campus – Building A1041/6/20254/28/20256:00 PM9:00 PMM,W
Spring 2025Electrician Apprentice IIIBLehi Campus – Building A 2271/7/20254/22/20256:00 PM9:00 PMT,Th
Spring 2025Electrician Apprentice IIIBOrem Campus – Building A1071/7/20254/22/20256:00 PM9:00 PMT,Th
Fall 2024Electrician Apprentice IVAOrem Campus – Building A1038/15/202412/5/20246:00 PM9:00 PMT,Th
Fall 2024Electrician Apprentice IVAOrem Campus – Building B2058/19/202412/4/20246:00 PM9:00 PMM,W
Fall 2024Electrician Apprentice IVALehi Campus – Building C1028/15/202412/5/20246:00 PM9:00 PMT,Th
Spring 2025Electrician Apprentice IVAOrem Campus – Building A1151/6/20254/28/20256:00 PM9:00 PMM,W
Fall 2024Electrician Apprentice IVBOrem Campus – Building A1158/19/202412/4/20246:00 PM9:00 PMM,W
Fall 2024Electrician Apprentice IVBOrem Campus – Building B1078/19/202412/4/20246:00 PM9:00 PMM,W
Spring 2025Electrician Apprentice IVBOrem Campus – Building B1071/6/20254/28/20256:00 PM9:00 PMM,W
Spring 2025Electrician Apprentice IVBOrem Campus – Building B2051/6/20254/28/20256:00 PM9:00 PMM,W
Spring 2025Electrician Apprentice IVBLehi Campus – Building C1021/7/20254/22/20256:00 PM9:00 PMT,Th
Spring 2025Electrician Apprentice IVBOrem Campus – Building A1031/7/20254/22/20256:00 PM9:00 PMT,Th
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Total hours: 720

Course Descriptions
 
Course NameCourse HoursCourse CreditsExternship/Clinical/ WBL CreditsTuition ($120/credit)Course Fees
Electrician Apprentice IA9030$360.00$223.00
Electrician Apprentice IB9030$360.00$39.00
Electrician Apprentice IIA9030$360.00$154.00
Electrician Apprentice IIB9030$360.00$39.00
Electrician Apprentice IIIA9030$360.00$49.00
Electrician Apprentice IIIB9030$360.00$49.00
Electrician Apprentice IVA9030$360.00$89.00
Electrician Apprentice IVB9030$360.00$59.00
TOTALS:720240$2,880.00$701.00
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Upon registration, you will register and submit payment for the first course in the program. While not required, you may make a deposit, in person or online, for the full program upon registration to be held in your student account.

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Tuition/FeesCost
Tuition:$2,880.00
Application Fee: $0.00
Registration Fee:$40.00
Total Course Fees:$701.00
Required Materials:Included in Course Fees for Electrical IA
Industry Exam Fee:$0.00
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Note: High school students attend MTECH tuition free, and are only responsible for fees and materials.

Course-by-course cost breakdowns can be found on the “Courses” tab above.

Upon registration, you will register and submit payment for the first course in the program.

While not required, you may make a deposit, in person or online, for the full program upon registration to be held in your student account.

Required MaterialsQuantityNotes (ISBN numbers, etc)Cost
Safety Glasses (required all 4 years)1Required all 4 years $5.00
TI-30Xa- Scientific Calculator or TI- 30X-IIS- Scientific Calculator (required all 4 years)1Required all 4 years $15.00
Tablet or Laptop (Students given tablet during their first semester at MTECH)1Students are not allowed to take tests on phones. All electrical apprenticeship students are issued a tablet at the beginning of their first semester at MTECH.Included in Course Fees for Electrical IA
Delmar’s Standard Textbook of Electricity, 7th Edition (required for 1A/B, 2A/B)1ISBN: 978-1337900348Included in Course Fees for Electrical IA
2023 NEC Code Book (required all 4 years)1ISBN: 978-1455922970Included in Course Fees for Electrical IA
Ugly’s Electrical References, 2023 (required all 4 years)1ISBN: 978-1-284-27591-9Included in Course Fees for Electrical IA
Electrical Motor Controls for Integrated Systems, 5th Edition (purchase starting 3A)1ISBN: 978-0-8269-1226-8 Included in Course Fees for Electrical IIA
Mike Holt Electrical Exam Preparation – 2023 Code (required starting 4A 1ISBN: 978-1-950431-71-7Included in Course Fees for Electrical IVA
Total Cost of Required Materials$20.00
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Optional MaterialsQuantityNotes (ISBN numbers, etc)Cost
EZ Tabs for NEC 2023 Code Book1ISBN: 979-8-9864221-0-7$25.00
Mike Holt’s Understanding the NEC Volume 1 – 2023 Code 1ISBN: 978-1-950431-77-9$75.00
Mike Holt’s Understanding the NEC Volume 2 – 2023 Code (purchase starting 3A)1ISBN: 978-1-950431-78-6$70.00
Practical Problems in Mathematics for Electricians – 9th Edition1ISBN: 978-1-111-31347-0$60.00
NFPA 70 E: Standard for Electrical Safety1ISBN: 978-1-455-91671-9$65.00
Total Cost of Optional Materials $295.00
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  • MTECH Program Certificate in Electrical Apprenticeship
  • Journeyman Electrician Licensure through the Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL)
  • (Optional) United States Department of Labor Apprenticeship USA Federal Work Credential
  • (Optional) Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) Residential Electrician Licensure

Does MTECH place students with an employer?
No. Students are responsible for acquiring employment within the industry. The MTECH Student Job Board and the Department of Workforce Services are great employment resources.

How to Apply

Submit MTECH Application

Applying is free and easy! When you apply, please choose “undecided” as your program choice. You will select Electrical Apprenticeship after being accepted to MTECH.

Take the Entrance Assessment

Admission requirements may be met by taking the Entrance Assessment OR by providing qualifying documentation. The Entrance Assessment can be taken at a Testing Center, and qualifying documents can be sent to transcripts@mtec.edu.

Learn more about the assessment HERE

Provide Proof of Employment (Night Students Only)

Proof of employment as an electrical apprentice must be verified through Student Services.

Register for Electrical Apprenticeship

Once previous steps have been completed, eligibility is met to register for the first course within the program. Registration is on a first come, first serve basis. Tuition and fees are due for the first course upon registration.

Prospective students can register through the Student Portal, or in person at Student Services.

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Program length
4 years
Total cost
$3,621
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Course Description

Electrician Apprentice IA
The Electrician Apprentice IA course establishes a solid foundation in electrical fundamentals and the study of basic electrical theory. This course addresses math applications as they relate to the electrical field. In this course, students will use the National Electrical Code (NEC) to apply code requirements to electrical systems. Students will learn and practice in the basics of conduit bending. Students will be introduced to electrical and jobsite hazards and workplace safety.
Electrician Apprentice IB
The Electrician Apprentice IB course continues the study of electrical theory and its application within the electrical field. In this course, students will learn how devices and electrical systems work. Students will also explore lock out tag out, learn what makes a qualified person, and become more familiar with the National Electrical Code (NEC).
Electrician Apprentice IIA
The Electrician Apprentice IIA course discusses single-phase and three-phase alternating current (AC) power systems, inductance, capacitance, reactance, power factor, and power correction. In this course, students will begin a more comprehensive analysis of National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements and calculations. They will explore the NEC requirements for wiring methods and installations of electrical systems as well as electrical safety in the use of energized equipment.
Electrician Apprentice IIB
The Electrician Apprentice IIB course continues the comprehensive analysis of the National Electrical Code (NEC). In this course, students will evaluate the functions, uses, and calculations for direct current (DC) and alternating current (AC) motors, transformers, and other equipment. They will be instructed in electrical safety regarding Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) clothing requirements.
Electrician Apprentice IIIA
The Electrician Apprentice IIIA course discusses the roles of bonding and grounding in electrical systems per National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements. In this course, students will be shown the different parts, functions, and calculations for grounding and bonding. Students will explore the rules that apply to different electrical related boundaries set up by the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA).
Electrician Apprentice IIIB
The Electrician Apprentice IIIB course explores basic and complex electrical motor control systems and their respective fundamental concepts, diagrams, and applications. Students will examine the wiring and protecting of motors and motor circuits per National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements.
Electrician Apprentice IVA
The Electrician Apprentice IVA course explores the basic skills necessary for becoming crew leader and managing electrical hazards. In this course, students will be instructed in special occupancies, special equipment, special conditions and communication systems and their respective National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements.
Electrician Apprentice IVB
The Electrician Apprentice IVB course, students will review all concepts from the previous years of electrical apprenticeship education. This course prepares individuals for the Utah State Journeyman qualifying examinations. Upon completion, students will demonstrate journeyman-level understanding of the electrical field as a whole.
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