Limited Energy/Sound and Communication Technician

Puget Sound Electrical Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee ETPL
The apprentice shall receive on the job instruction and experience as is necessary to become a qualified journey-level worker versed in the theory and practice of the occupation covered by these Standards.

Financial information

Total tuition

$0.00

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Renton, Online

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Program details

3 Years

Length of training

Apprenticeship

Award type

N/A

Credits

4800

Clock Hours (Total)

Additional details

Award name

Journey-Level Completion Certificate

Prerequisites

No Selection

Other prerequisites

Minimum of 18 years of age at the time of application. Show evidence of successful completion (with a C or better) of one full year of high school algebra or one post high school algebra course or provide evidence of having completed the NJTAC Math Course with a minimum score of 75 percent (General Math for Residential, Neon Sign, and Low Energy/Sound and Communication). Be a high school graduate or have a GED with a minimum score of 2,500 or have a High School Equivalency with a minimum score of 600. A two-year Associate Degree or higher will be accepted in lieu of a high school diploma, GED, or High School Equivalency test. Provide an official sealed transcript for high school (year or years completed) and post high school education and training. All GED or High School Equivalency test records must be submitted if applicable. Be physically capable of performing the job requirements. All applicants will be required to take the following test and achieve passing scores as noted. Electrical Trade Aptitude test developed and validated by the American Institutes of Research (NJATC Apprentice Selection Test). Residential Wireman and Neon Sign and Electrical Sign Installer applicant test scores will be used for counseling purposes only. Low Energy/Sound and Communications applicants must obtain a score of four or higher. Applicants failing to obtain a minimum score of four may not retest for a period of six months. Inside Wireman applicants must obtain a score of five or higher. Applicants failing to obtain a minimum score of five may not retest for a period of six months. Applicant must possess and maintain a valid driver license. Applicants must provide a copy of military records (DD-214), if any, at time of application.

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

N/A

Certification/license test preparation provided

N/A

Employment performance results

Program type

Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology/Technician

Completion rate

33%

Employment rate

90%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$45.37

Typical (median) annual earnings

$83,805.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology/Technician

Construction

99%

Other Industries

1%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
114
Completion rate
33%
Average number of students who completed each year
38
Gender
Male
83%
Female
17%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
1%
Asian
11%
Black or African American
6%
Hispanic
10%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
65%
Multi-racial
7%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
2%
20 to 29
41%
30 to 39
43%
40 to 49
9%
50 and over
5%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
0%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
50%
Some college experience, but no degree
49%
Certificate or AA
0%
BA or higher
0%