Electrical and Instrumentation Apprenticeship
Degree Type
36-credit Apprenticeship
Program Code
50-414-2
Time to Degree
More than 2 years
Start Date
August
How You'll Learn
On Campus
Daytime
Learn to install, troubleshoot and maintain plant lighting equipment and receptacle circuits, motors, starters, motor control centers, programmable controllers, control panels, electrical control systems and transformers. Learn to service high voltage electrical systems in accordance with relevant codes. Learn to install, calibrate, test and repair electronic equipment.
How To Start
- Obtain employment for apprenticeship training; this is the responsibility of the individual seeking an apprenticeship.
- While WCTC provides related apprenticeship instruction, the student does not need to apply to the college.
- The State of Wisconsin oversees the apprenticeship system and will contact WCTC to set a class schedule.
- The class schedule will be sent to the student from WCTC.
Obtain further information about apprenticeship programs by contacting the local apprenticeship representative. Visit the state's Department of Workforce Development website for more.
Program Details
Contact Us
Apprenticeship Administrative Assistant
Lindsey Mushall
262.691.5160
Questions? We'd love to help! Connect with our Enrollment team by filling out our online form or by email at enroll@wctc.edu.
Potential Careers
If you enjoy a technical challenge, are an analytical problem solver, and like following complex directions to fix electrical and instrumentation problems, this industry may be right for you. Electrical & Instrumentation Technicians install, service, troubleshoot and perform preventive and predictive maintenance functions on equipment.
- Industrial Electrician
- Journeyworker
- Master Electrician
- Electrical Engineer
Career Salaries
$58,700 – $77,200 annually
Salary range estimates based on wages for related occupations in Waukesha County as reported by Lightcast. Individual wages may vary based on experience, industry, location and specific job requirements. Find our graduates' entry wages in the most recent Graduate Success Report.
Financial Aid
This apprenticeship does not qualify for financial aid. To qualify for most federal financial aid, a student must be enrolled in a technical diploma or associate degree program.
What Makes This Program Unique
- Earn while you learn. Upon completion, apprentices have little to no educational debt and have been working for their employer for multiple years.
- This is a niche industry, with many employers seeking apprenticeships with this specific skill set.
- Become an ideal candidate to work in high-production industrial settings with constant quality control and calibration needs.
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