Electrical Apprenticeship

Overview

Electricity does more than simply powering our cell phones and televisions — it keeps the world connected. From installing electrical systems to maintaining a skyscraper’s power, electrical apprentices experience wide-ranging work. An Electrical Apprenticeship Certificate through Sheridan College will set you up for a successful career in this ever-growing field.

Our Electrical Apprenticeship Certificate, which meets the State of Wyoming’s educational requirements for becoming a licensed journeyman electrician, is one of the most highly regarded programs in the region.

Why Sheridan College?

• Our modern electrical learning center features current industry equipment, helping you learn industry standards.
• This program will help you as you continue to work as an apprentice electrician and prepare you for the Journeyman Electrician licensing exam at the end of your four-year apprenticeship.
• The Electrical Apprenticeship Certificate is a bonus over and above the journeyman license that you receive after passing the licensing exam.
• The 24 credits of course work can be directly applied toward an associate of applied science degree in industrial technology.

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Careers & Industry Outlook

Nearly every building has electricity. Electricians are needed to install and replace these power systems. Alternative power generation, such as solar and wind, is a growing field that should require more electricians for installation. Electricians will continue to be needed to link these alternative systems to homes and power grids over the projections decade.

Industry Projections

• Demand is high for Electricians across the state and region. Employment of electricians is projected to grow 11 percent from 2023 to 2033, much faster than the average for all occupations., according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
• The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics also states the median annual wage for electricians was $62,350 in May 2024.

Job Types

Electrical apprentices install and service a wide variety electrical circuits, equipment, and control systems. Earning Sheridan College’s industry-focused Electrical Apprenticeship Certificate will set you up for an engaging career. Industry fields include:

Curriculum & Offerings

Certificate of Completion

The Electrical Apprenticeship Certificate Program fulfills the State of Wyoming and Department of Labor (DOL) Office of Apprenticeship educational requirements for registered apprentice electricians. The program is intended for apprentice electricians who have been registered with the State of Wyoming by their employer. The coursework emphasizes the National Electrical Code (NEC) and prepares apprentice electricians to pass the Journeyman Electrician licensing exam at the conclusion of their four-year apprenticeship. A series of 8, 3-credit courses will deliver 576 hours of educational training required over the working apprenticeship. The program is designed to be completed during a four year (8,000 hour) working apprenticeship.

Program Outcomes

• Apply electrical safety practices and procedures
• Demonstrate a commitment for the apprenticeship process and adhere to the responsibilities of an Electrical Apprentice
• Interpret electrical drawings and diagrams
• Demonstrate AC and DC motor drive principles
• Demonstrate the use and application of basic tools of the electrical trade
• Perform electrical troubleshooting with applicable tools and instruments
• Explain the use of basic materials used in the electrical trade
• Apply basic theory of electricity to work application
• Utilize the National Electrical code for electrical trades work

Faculty

Our career and technical education faculty are dedicated to make sure you learn the necessary skills to land good-paying jobs in a variety of technical industries. As a graduate of the electrical apprenticeship program, you will understand electrical theories, codes, and application relevant to today’s workforce.

Strong industry partnerships with coal mines, contractors, and the greater energy sector shape technical curriculum to help ensure students are prepared to succeed.

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World-Class Facilities

As a Career & Technical Education student, you will learn in the leading facilities in the region, the Technical Center and the Innovation Center at Sheridan College.

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