Adult Technical Program Electrical Apprenticeship Training  

The Greater Lawrence’s Adult Technical Program is now offering Apprentice Electrician training!  This series of four year-long training will meet the state requirements of 600 hours of electrical theory.  Each year will cover one level of training and consist of 150 hours per year.

After completing the 600-hour training, Apprentice Electricians will be prepared to take and pass the Journeyman Electrician’s exam.  

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If you have additional questions, please contact Program Facilitator, Janice Lehner at jlehner@adulted.glts.net

Courses Offered  

Course Level 1 - 1 year

This course introduces students to the National Electrical Code as well as the Massachusetts Electrical Cod.  It begins with the basics of electricity, such as AC/DC theory, jobsite safety, licensing requirements and review of the NEC, especially articles 90 and 110. 

Course Level 2 - 1 year

This course expands students’ knowledge of the National Electrical Code as well as the Massachusetts Electrical Code.  It also builds on Level 1 basics and expands into grounding and bonding theory, raceways, use and sizing of boxes and different wiring methods.

Course Level 3 - 1 year

This course builds on course 1 and 2 teachings on the National and Massachusetts Electrical Codes.  It also goes into depth on circuitry, three phase networks, power factors and its relation to cost, and calculations related to voltage drop and branch circuits.  Fire alarms, poos, communications cabling, and electrical motor sizing and wiring will also be reviewed.

Course Level 4 - 1 year

This course will provide final review of the National and Massachusetts Electrical Codes to prepare apprentices for the Journeyman Electrician’s exam.  Calculations fort cooking appliances and dryer equipment will be covered, as well as laws and regulations for operating a successful electrical business.

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