What is the Inside Wireperson Apprenticeship Program?
The Inside Wireperson Apprenticeship Program is designed to train apprentices to become JOURNEYWORKER ELECTRICIANS who will take their State of Hawaii EJ license examination upon program completion.
How long is the program?
The Inside Wireperson (Electrician) Apprenticeship Program consists of 10,000 hours (approximately 5 years) of on-the-job training supplemented by 800 hours of related classroom instruction.
What is the application process?
Applications are open online under our Recruitment tab. Complete an application and upload all required documents. If you meet the minimum qualifications, you will be notified of an aptitude testing date. If you pass the aptitude test, you will be scheduled for an oral interview and placed on the Pool-of-Eligible. Qualified candidates will be drawn from the Pool-of-Eligible in order of ranking on an as-needed basis.
How often is recruitment?
Recruitment is done on an as-needed basis which could be open (rolling) or limited to a specific period of time.
About the Inside Wireperson Apprenticeship Program
Inside Wireperson use many varied hand and power-assisted tools to install conduit, wiring, fixtures, devices and electrical apparatus within commercial, industrial and residential buildings.
Scope of Work
This trade requires physical effort on the part of the apprentice to accomplish the on the job training requirement.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants for apprenticeship under these Standards MUST MEET all qualifications A-H.
A. Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
B. Must complete an application form, accurately responding to all questions and items including statements indicating that they are:
1. Physically and mentally able to safely perform or learn to safely perform essential functions of the job either with or without reasonable accommodations.
2. Able to get to and from work at job sites anywhere within the geographical area that this apprenticeship program covers.
3. Able and willing to attend all related classroom training as required to complete their apprenticeship.
4. Able to climb and work from ladders, scaffolds, poles and towers of various heights.
5. Able to crawl and work in confined spaces such as attics, manholes and crawlspaces.
6. Able to read, hear and understand instructions and warnings.
C. Must have completed the twelfth (12th) grade of school or equivalent, or successfully have passed the General Educational Development (GED) and must submit a high school transcript and post high school trade courses, if any.
D. Must show evidence of successful completion of: one full credit of high school algebra with a passing grade, or one post high school algebra course (e.g., Adult Education, Continuing Education, Community College, etc.) with a passing grade, or provide evidence of having successfully completed the NJATC Online Tech Math Course or equivalent mathematics course recognized by the Joint Apprenticeship Committee. (SkillsPrep.org Online Learning System).
E. Must pass the electrical industry’s aptitude test developed and validated by the American Institutes for Research with a minimum score established by the JAC.
F. Except for individuals who qualify for Direct Interview or Direct Entry, prior to registration, all applicants being offered an apprenticeship opportunity must complete a preparatory boot camp, with a maximum length of 80-hours, comprised of both classroom and hands-on evaluation as determined by the JAC.
G. Must be a United States Citizen in order to work on U.S. Military Bases or federal facilities, if required by the contracting agency.
H. Must pay an application fee at the time of application.
Term of Apprenticeship
The Wireperson Apprenticeship Program consists of 10,000 hours (approximately 5-years) of on-the-job training supplemented by 800 hours of related classroom instruction.
Apprentice Step/Period (apprentices indentured prior to 09/05/21)
Wages based on percentage of Journeyworker Rate.
1st Step (0 – 1000 hrs) 35%
2nd Step (1001 – 2000 hrs) 40%
3rd Step (2001 – 3000 hrs) 45%
4th Step (3001 – 4000 hrs) 50%
5th Step (4001 – 5000 hrs) 55%
6th Step (5001 – 6000 hrs) 60%
7th Step (6001 – 7000 hrs) 65%
8th Step (7001 – 8000 hrs) 70%
9th Step (8001 – 9000 hrs) 80%
10th Step (9001 – 10000 hrs) 90%
Apprentice Step/Period (apprentices indentured on/after 09/05/21)
Wages based on percentage of Journeyworker Rate.
1st Step (0 – 1000 hrs) 35%
2nd Step (1001 – 2000 hrs) 40%
3rd Step (2001 – 3000 hrs) 45%
4th Step (3001 – 4000 hrs) 50%
5th Step (4001 – 5000 hrs) 55%
6th Step (5001 – 6000 hrs) 60%
7th Step (6001 – 7000 hrs) 65%
8th Step (7001 – 8000 hrs) 70%
9th Step (8001 – 9000 hrs) 75%
10th Step (9001 – 10000 hrs) 80%
10,000-hrs - Completion 90%
What do I do if I still have questions?
You may call our office at 808-847-0629 if you still have questions. Neighbor Islands may call toll-free at 800-622-3830.