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Inside Electrical & Limited Residential Apprenticeship

Salem & Willamette Valley Area

Area II offers two programs, both of which combine classroom instruction and worksite experience.

The Area II Inside Electrical apprenticeship program is a 4-year course that combines hands-on apprenticeship and classroom instruction at the IETC in Salem, OR. The goal is to prepare students to obtain a General Journeyman License.

Inside electricians can complete work on residential, commercial, and industrial job sites.This includes new electrical installations, installing conduit, wiring lighting, switches, converters, and complex computerized systems, maintaining, and repairing large motors, inspecting circuit breakers and transformers. This ranges from single-family homes to large state-of-the-art industrial operations.

The Area II Limited Residential Electrician apprenticeship program is a 2-year course comprised of classroom lessons at the IETC in Salem, OR, and supervised on-the-job learning. Graduates of this program are eligible for a Limited Residential Electrical License. 

Limited Residential Electricians can complete electrical work on residential new construction, remodel, and service repairs. This work includes single family, multifamily, apartment, town homes, and condominiums no more than 3 stories.The work includes power, lighting, and specialized systems for new and existing homes.

Inside Electrical

  • 4 years
  • 8000 on-the-job hours
  • 600 classroom hours
  • 7 pay raise opportunities

Limited Residential

  • 2 years
  • 4000 on-the-job hours
  • 300 classroom hours
  • 3 pay raise opportunities
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Frequently Asked Questions

INSIDE ELECTRICAL 

As an entry-level Inside Electrical apprentice, you will earn a minimum of $19.94 per hour. As you progress through the program your wage will increase and after your first year in the program, you may be earning $27.42 per hour. On average, an inside electrician earns around $49.86 per hour, amounting to approximately $103,700 per year. 

LIMITED RESIDENTIAL 

As an entry-level Limited Residential apprentice, you will earn a minimum of $23.58 per hour. As you progress through the program your wage will increase and after your first year in the program, you may be earning $32.16 per hour. On average, a limited residential electrician earns around $42.88 per hour, amounting to approximately $89,190 per year. 

As a registered apprentice, your primary focus will be on gaining essential practical skills. You’ll work under the direct guidance and supervision of licensed journey worker electricians.  

This on-the-job training is facilitated by employers, who have been approved by the Area II Inside Electrical Committee and registered as training agents with the Bureau of Labor & Industries. All of Area II’s training agents are committed to providing industry-standard training and supervision. 

Training agents have offices located throughout the counties listed below. Some Area II training agents are located outside of these counties but have working opportunities within these counties.  

  • Benton 
  • Harney 
  • Lincoln 
  • Linn 
  • Marion 
  • Polk 
  • South Yamhill 

Please note, that you may be required to travel around Oregon and possibly to other states. 

Inside Electrician and Residential Electrician are rewarding careers involving various physical tasks. These include: 

  • Working Conditions: Electricians work both indoors and outdoors in diverse weather conditions. 
  • Physical Involvement: The job requires standing, bending, crawling, climbing, lifting, pulling, and reaching. 
  • Work Scenarios: They often operate in cramped spaces, or spaces that require the use of ladders and scaffolding reaching up to 160+ feet. 

Your education journey will be centered at the Independent Electrical Training Center (IETC) in Salem, OR: 

We are proud partners with Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC) of Oregon and The Area II Inside Electrical Committee. Our affiliation with Chemeketa Community College allows apprentices to receive college credits toward an associate degree and potentially qualify for financial aid. 

  • Classroom Instruction: This takes place at IETC. Classes are conducted two evenings per week during fall, winter, and spring. 
  • Online Schooling: Available on a special basis. 

 

Please note: You will not begin school until you have successfully registered into our program as an apprentice. 

Annual costs for related training and books are approximately $2000 annually. Please note that these expenses are typically handled by the apprentice, although there are some instances where employers may contribute towards these costs. 

You will still need to complete the application process. However, if you are a veteran and have been honorably discharged within the last 24 months or are in the reserves with a DD214, you may qualify for an application submission exception during closed application periods. This program also qualifies for education benefits. Please contact the apprenticeship staff for more information.

All individuals interested in joining the apprenticeship program must complete the application process regardless of their current employment status.

Apprentices can only transfer between apprenticeship programs for the same license. Employment with a training agent registered with this program should be obtained prior to transferring programs. All previous experience (in and out of the apprenticeship program) will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. All transferring apprentices must be in good standing in their current program, provide documentation proving program minimum requirements, and provide documented OJT and related training experience.

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Open for applications until August 15, 2026 (Next Opening: June 2027)

Please see the information packet explaining the Inside Electrical & Limited Residential programs and processes. To complete the online application, you must be able to upload all required documentation.

If you have any questions, please contact Rose at rose@iecoregon.org.

INFORMATION PACKET
WORKKEY ASSESSMENT INFORMATION
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Qualifying for the apprenticeship program is not a guarantee of employment or registration as an apprentice. Applicants must be at least 17 years of age to apply and at least 18 years of age to begin working as an apprentice.

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How to Apply

You must complete all the steps. All applicants must be at least 17 years old to apply and 18 years old to begin the program.

Step 1: Gather the Required Documentation

1. Diploma or GED: Proof of a high school diploma, GED, or Associate Degree or higher.

2. REQUIRED – NCRC – WorkKeys Assessment Scores: Applied Math Workplace Documents Graphic Literacy

3. Algebra requirement: **WAIVED IF A SCORE OF 5 OR HIGHER IS RECEIVED ON WORKKEYS MATH ASSESMENT**
Proof of a C or better in Algebra OR College Math Placement test (Must test into Math 65/70)

4. Additional Documentation: Veterans – DD214

5. Optional Documentation: Pre-Apprenticeship Completion Certificate

Applications must be completed and submitted during published application openings. The required documentation must be uploaded to your application prior to submission.

An interview link will be emailed to applicants upon verification of Steps 1 and 2 by apprenticeship staff.

Applications will be scored after Step 3 is completed. Scores are based on WorkKeys test scores, and interview scores. Applicants are placed into one of three applicant group categories depending on their score. Opportunities will be provided to increase your score if you place into group two or three. Placement notification will be sent via email.

Applicants will become registered apprentices after obtaining an employment offer from a registered training company and completing the registration paperwork. IEC Oregon staff are unable to estimate or guarantee program registration.