AREA VII BEND APPRENTICESHIP - INSIDE ELECTRICAL
About the Program
How much can I earn?
Entry-level apprentices earn a minimum of $15.82 to start and receive pay increases as they progress through the program. After one year (1,800 hours) in the program, pay increases to $21.75 per hour. On average, a licensed inside electrician earns around $39.54 an hour, or about $82,243 per year.
How do I receive my on-the-job training?
Apprentices work under the direct supervision of licensed journey worker electricians. After you are registered as an apprentice, you will work for an employer who has been approved by the Area IV Inside Electrical committee to be a training agent through the Bureau of Labor & Industries. Training agents have promised to provide on-the-job training and supervision according to approved industry standards.
Where are employers located?
Area IV employers have offices located in Douglas County east of the Coast Range in Oregon. However, you may be required to travel all over Oregon and to other states for work.
What working conditions can I expect?
Electricians work both inside and outside in a variety of weather conditions. The work requires standing, bending, crawling, lifting, climbing, pulling, and reaching in cramped spaces and on ladders and scaffolding ranging up to 160+ feet.
How do I receive my classroom instruction?
Classroom instruction – or related training – is conducted by the Independent Electrical Training Center (IETC) in Salem, OR. IETC is operated in partnership with IEC of Oregon and the Area IV Inside Electrical committee. Classes are two evenings a week and completed online in the fall, winter, and spring. Hands-on labs will be completed regularly in the Roseburg area. You will start school once you are registered in the program as an apprentice.
What costs can I expect?
Related training tuition and books combined cost around $1,800 – $2,000 per year. This cost is the responsibility of the apprentice, although some employers do assist with expenses.