Residential Wireman

Residential Wireman work solely in residential settings (single and multi-family dwellings).IBEW, NJATC and NECA made it all possible to have a great program such as this. This is a three year program consisting of a minimum of 4,800 hours of OJT and 480 hours of classroom.

The American Council on Education(ACE)recommends 20 credits for this program.

Major duties include:

• Planning and Initiating Projects.
• Establishing Temporary Power during Construction.
• Establishing Grounding Systems.
• Installing Underground Systems (Slab/Foundation).
• Rough-In (Frame Stage).
• Installing Wire and Cable.
• Performing “Hot” Checks.
• Troubleshooting and Repairing Electrical Systems.

Troubleshooting and Repairing Electrical Systems.

In performing these duties, they must use many different kinds of tools, ranging from simple ones and two-hand tools (such as screwdrivers and cable cutters) to power-assisted tools like electric drills and screw guns.

They occasionally operate heavy equipment such as trenchers.Over the course of the three-year, apprentices must become competent in many technical areas.

A recent job analysis identified specific areas of knowledge that are important for their job performance.

A few of the most important ones are knowledge of:

• National Electrical Code.
• How to Work With Energized Circuits.
• Know blueprint reading
• Electrical Schematic Diagrams.
• State and Local Electrical Codes
• The Principles of Grounding.
• First Aid.
• Hazardous Materials.
• Specific Job Safety Rules.
• Proper Wire/Cable to Use in Different Circumstances.

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