6250 Village Parkway
Dublin, CA 94568
Tel: (925) 556-0595
Fax: (925) 556-0600
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9th
District Sound and Communications Apprenticeship Application
Information
| HOURLY
WAGE RATE: |
Starting rate as provided in the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Approximately $12.64 to $15.38 per hour (12/1/07), depending on geograpical location. Earn while you learn! |
| AGE: |
Applicants must be 18 years of age, providing a valid Photo ID, i.e. CA Drivers License or other ID document of proof. |
| CHARACTERISTICS
OF THE TRADE: |
Apprentice will typically be under the supervision of a Communications and Systems Installation Supervisor at all times. The trade requires physical effort on the part of the apprentice to do climbing, crawling, crouching, lifting, use motorized tools, electronic test equipment and work in cramped quarters. Wiring is frequently color coded for connecting purposes; therefore, the worker cannot be colorblind. Mechanical ability and finger dexterity are essential. Work may be performed either indoors or outdoors, in new and old construction environments. |
| BOOKS
& TOOL COST: |
Book Cost: Approximately $300 for the first year Tool Cost: Approximately $300 for the first year
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| MINIMUM
REQUIREMENTS: |
- Must be a High School Graduate with a diploma, or the equivalent G.E.D. or two year Associate Degree or higher. Proof of diploma or G.E.D. or Degree (sealed Transcript) must be presented in English when filing application.
- Must have a valid California Drivers License at time of indenture.
- Must have completed one full yeaer (2 semesters) of High School Algebra or one semester of College Elementary Algebra with a minimum grade of "C" or equivalent or provide evidence of having successfully completed the NJATC Tech Math Course (available on–line at www.njatc.org). Pre-Algebra does not meet this requirement.
- Must attend classes as required by the Northern California Sound and Communication Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (NorCal S&C JATC).
- Must abide by Standards, Policies and Procedures by NorCal S&C JATC.
- Must submit to NJATC Aptitude Test (including Reading Comprehension, Basic Algebra) (see: www.njatc.org website for more information), Oral Interview and Suubstance Abuse Screening.
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| APPLICATIONS: |
Proof of High School Diploma or equivalent and identification must be shown at the time of application. Applications must be filled out by the applicant in person. Applications may not be taken off the premises. (No exceptions.) |
| SCOPE: |
During the three-year term of the Apprenticeship Agreement, the S&C Apprentice must participate in both supplemental training consisting of 480 classroom hours (Day School) and 4800 OJT (on-the-job training) hours in order to achieve Installer status, through exposure to Construction, Installation/Cabling, servicing/maintaining Sound, Pro-Audio/Video, Fire/Burglar, Security/CCTV, Access Control, Telephone/Computer Data Cabling and Electronic Systems Integration. |
| WHERE AND WHEN TO APPLY: |
ALAMEDA COUNTY JATC
3033 Alvarado Street
San Leandro, CA 94577
(510) 351-5282
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IBEW LOCAL 595
6250 Village Parkway
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 556-0595
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NORCAL MAIN OFFICE
911 Bern Ct., #100
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 453-3101
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Additional application information can be obtained from the following office:
Northern CA Sound and Communication JATC
911 Bern Court, Suite 100
San Jose, CA 95112
Phone: 408-453-3101 Fax: 408-453-5833
More information on "Sound and Communication" & "Voice/Data/Video" can be found on websites
www.norcal-jatc.org and www.norcalvdv.org |
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