About the Program
Electrical Apprenticeship is a 4-year program. It is built to provide hands-on experience on the job while learning about the trade in school. This program prepares you to become a Journeyman Electrician.
Idaho has a reciprocal journeyman license agreement with the following states: Colorado, Maine, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, and Wyoming.
This course is an Idaho LAUNCH approved training opportunity. All financial aid becomes available in July. Classes must be paid in full to reserve your seat. Idaho LAUNCH funds received after payment cannot be used to reimburse class costs. Complete this quick FORM after July 1 to see what you can qualify for.
Class Options
We offer hybrid classes in Twin Falls, Burley, or Hailey and online options:- Hybrid: Course content is delivered online and in-class with lab access. Class attendance is required one evening per week.
- Online: 100% of the course material is delivered over the Internet via an instructor-led course. This does require a motivated individual to dedicate time and stay current with the materials.
Entrance Requirements
- Must be at least 16 years of age.
- Work under the constant supervision of a licensed Electrical Journeyman or Master Electrician.
- Apply for Apprentice Electrical License through the State Electrical Bureau by calling (208)332-7147 or visiting https://dbs.idaho.gov/.
Apprentices vs. Journeyman
- Electrical Apprentice is any person who, for the purpose of learning the trade of journeyman electrician, engages in the installation of electric wiring or equipment while under the constant on-the-job supervision of a qualified journeyman electrician.
- Electrician Journeyman can install and maintain multiple types of electrical systems found in homes, apartments, and facilities such as high rise condominiums, strip malls, schools, hospitals, wastewater, and manufacturing industries. This includes installing and or replace new lighting and lighting control systems, receptacles, motors and motor controlling equipment, heating equipment, and building automation systems that control the operation of all of a facility’s energy usage.
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Quality
We have the highest standards of quality for our training to ensure our participants get the best training results without leaving the state.
Results-Oriented
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Professional
We hire top professionals in their field so our participants receive the most cutting edge, hands-on training possible.