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. Typical duties of Residential Wireman 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 SystemsIn 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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