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Program Overview
Work Description
Electricians install, connect, test and maintain electrical systems for a variety of purposes, including climate control, security and communications. The electricians use a variety of electrical equipment and apply appropriate techniques, plan wiring installation from blueprints, properly locate boxes and outlets, and test continuity of electrical circuits to ensure compatibility and safety of components following national electrical code and complying with state and local building codes. In addition to wiring a building’s electrical systems, electricians may install coaxial or fiber optic cable for computers and other telecommunications equipment.
Working Conditions
Electrical work can be indoors or outdoors. The work is sometimes physically strenuous requiring prolonged standing in cramped or uncomfortable positions. Electricians may work in dusty, dirty, hot and wet conditions, or in confined areas, ditches or other uncomfortable places. The working environment varies with each job and may include working on ladders and scaffolding. Electricians follow strict safety procedures to prevent injuries from electrical shock, falls and cuts.
Training
- 5-year training program
- 8,000 hours of on-the-job training
- 600 hours of paid related instruction
- Individual program requirements may vary by committee.
In the classroom, apprentices learn blueprint reading, electrical theory, electronics, mathematics, electrical code requirements, and safety and first aid practices.
Learn more from the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development.
Program Details
Electrical Construction Apprenticeship courses may be offered at these Madison College campuses:
- Madison - Commercial Avenue
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Curriculum and Experience
Prospective program students, the information below reflects the basic requirements for students admitted for the 202-2026 academic year. To learn more about Madison College, visit us.
Current and newly admitted program students, go directly to your Degree Progress Report to view:
- Progress toward your specific requirements
- Alternative (in lieu of) courses to meet specific requirements
If you have questions after reviewing your degree progress report (advisement report), please see Advising Services.
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Admission
How to Apply to Electrician Apprenticeship
You must apply directly to the Madison Electrical Joint Apprenticeship Committee (the application does not go through Madison College).
Follow the application procedure for union electrician apprenticeship from the Building Trades Council of South Central Wisconsin. You may also contact:
Madison Electrical Joint Apprenticeship Committee
5303 Fen Oak Drive
Madison, WI 53718
608.221.3321Application Requirements
- Applicants must be at least 17 years of age
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Algebra with a passing grade of "C" or higher, or equivalent
- Meet required norms on aptitude test (if required)
- Physically able to perform trade
- Valid driver’s license or reliable transportation
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Career Outcomes
Madison College Electrician Apprenticeship graduates are prepared to:
- Install new wiring and repair old wiring.
- Install receptacles, lighting systems and fixtures.
- Plan and install raceway systems.
- Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems.
- Plan and initiate projects.
- Supervise journeymen and apprentices.
- Establish temporary power during construction.
- Establish power distribution within project.
- Establish grounding system.
- Install service to buildings and other structures.
- Provide power and controls to motors, HVAC and other equipment.
- Install fire alarm systems.
- Install and repair traffic signals, outdoor lighting and outdoor power feeders.
- Establish OSHA and customer safety requirements.
- Install instrumentation and process control systems, including energy management systems.
- Erect and assemble power generation equipment.
- Install security systems.
- Install, maintain and repair lighting protection systems.
- Install and repair telephone and data systems.
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Graduate Summary
Graduate Report Summary Overview
2022 2023 2024 Number of Program Graduates 67 54 21 Number of Surveys Sent Number of Surveys Returned Percent of Surveys Returned Available for Employment 0 0 0 Percent Available for Employment Not in Labor Market Percent Not in Labor Market Available for Employment
2022 2023 2024 Graduates Employed 0 0 0 Percent of Graduates Employed Employed in Related Occupation 0 0 0 Percent Employed in Related Occupation Employed in Unrelated Occupation 0 0 0 Percent Employed in Unrelated Occupation Employed - No Response 0 0 0 Percent Employed - No Response Seeking Employment 0 0 0 Percent Seeking Employment Reaction To Training at Madison College
2022 2023 2024 Student satisfaction Mean (Out of 4) 0 0 0 Number of Satisfaction Responses 0 0 0 Very Satisfied (4) 0 0 0 Percent Very Satisfied Satisfied (3) 0 0 0 Percent Satisfied Unsatisfied (2) 0 0 0 Percent Unsatisfied Very Unsatisfied (1) Percent Very Unsatisfied Primary Reason for Attending Madison College
2022 2023 2024 Number of Primary Reason Responses 0 0 0 Preparation for Getting a Job Percent Preparation for Getting a Job Career Change Percent Career Change Improvement of Existing Skills Percent Improvement of Existing Skills Preparation for Further Education Percent Preparation for Further Education Personal Interest Percent Personal Interest Other Percent Other When Employment was Obtained
2022 2023 2024 Number of When Employment Obtained Responses 0 0 0 Before Enrollment 0 0 0 Percent Before Enrollment While Attending the College 0 0 0 Percent While Attending the College After Training at the College 0 0 0 Percent After Training at the College Location of Employment (related and unrelated)
2022 2023 2024 Number of Employment Location Responses 0 0 0 In College District 0 0 0 Percent In College District In Wisconsin, Not in District 0 0 0 Percent of In Wisconsin Outside of Wisconsin 0 0 0 Percent Outside Wisconsin Employer Location Unknown 0 0 0 Percent Location Unknown Salary Trend 2022 2023 2024 Full Time Employment (Related Job) Full Time Salary Count Average Monthly Wage Average Hourly Wage Average Work Hours per Week Part Time Employment (Related Job) Part Time Salary Count Average Hourly Wage Average Work Hours per Week
