26101-20 Part 2

NCCER Module 26101-20

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Occupational Overview: The Electrical
Industry

Section Two

Training and Apprenticeship Process for
Electricians

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Objective

2. Understand the apprenticeship/training process for
electricians.
a. List Department of Labor (DOL) requirements
for apprenticeship.
b. Describe various types of training in the
electrical field.

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Performance Task

There are no Performance Tasks associated with this
section.

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2.0.0 – 2.1.0 Training and Apprenticeship
Process for Electricians

• Pay for electricians is close to the top of the scale
for all construction occupations.

• The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Office of
Apprenticeship sets the minimum standards for
training programs across the country.

• An electrical apprenticeship typically requires four
years of training, including 576 classroom hours and
8,000 hours of OJL.

• A record of each trainee’s progress is maintained in
a Registry System.

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2.2.0 – 2.2.3 Types of Training

• In a competency-based program, it may be possible
to shorten this time by testing out of specific tasks
through a series of performance exams.

• In a traditional program, the required OJL may be
acquired in increments of 2,000 hours per year.

• NCCER training is competency-based, which means
that the trainee must demonstrate the skills
presented in each module of training.

Open Ended

What does competency mean?

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Wrap Up – Trade Term

On-the job learning (OJL): Job-related learning an
apprentice acquires while working under the
supervision of journey-level workers. Also called on-
the-job training (OJT).

Multiple Choice

The __________ sets the minimum standards for
training programs across the country.

• OSHA

• NCCER

• (DOL)

  Department of Labor

• NEC

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2.0.0 Section Review Question 1

1. The NCCER electrical training program applies
DOL standards and is a _____.

a. one-year program

b. two-year program

c. three-year program

d. four-year program

Module 26101-20 – Occupational Overview: The Electrical Industry

2.0.0 Section Review Question 1 Answer

1. The NCCER electrical training program applies
DOL standards and is a _____.

a. one-year program

b. two-year program

c. three-year program

d. four-year program

Multiple Choice

Entry into Apprenticeship may require a

• Electrical License

• GABT

  General Apptitude Battery Test

• OSHA 40

  Course

• College Credits

Next…

Section 3.0.0
Employee and Employer
Responsibilities

Read Sections 3.0.0 through 3.2.0 and
complete the Section Review questions.