IBEW Local 595 - SOUND & COMMUNICATIONS APPRENTICESHIP INFORMATION

OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMNET

SOUND AND COMMUNICATION APPRENTICESHIP APPLICATIONS

Wage & Fringe Benefits:	$13.27 to $16.71 per hour to start, depending on location, as per IBEW/NECA Collective Bargaining Agreement (as of 12/01/08), with periodic advancement. Medical & Retirement benefits are provided.
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE TRADE:	Apprentice will typically be under the supervision of a Communications and Systems Installer/Technician 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 is essential. Work may be performed either indoors or outdoors, in new and old construction environments.
Program Scope:	In order to achieve Installer status, the 3–year Apprenticeship Agreement requires the Apprentice to complete 480 classroom hours of Related Supplemental Instruction, (4 weeks per year), and 4800 hours of On–The–Job training, through exposure to the following work processes: Component Installation, Wire and Cable Installation, Splicing and Termination, Maintenance and Service, and Testing and Start–Up
Individuals who can show that they meet the conditions listed below, after making a qualified application, will be afforded an oral interview by the JATC. Once interviewed, an applicant shall remain active on the Eligible Applicant List, subject to selection, for a period of two (2) calendar years from the date of interview.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:	Must be 17 years of age to apply; 18 years of age at time of selection and indenture. Valid photo I.D. required Complete an application form, accurately responding to all questions, including statements indicating you are: Physically and mentally able to safely perform or learn to safely perform essential functions of the job Able to get to and from work at job sites, as assigned Able and willing to attend all Related Supplemental Instruction, as required Able to climb and work from ladders, scaffolds, poles and towers of various heights Able to crawl and work in cramped spaces such as attics, manholes and crawlspaces Able to read, hear and understand instructions and warnings Show evidence of successful completion of: one full year (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. Be at least a high school graduate, or have a G.E.D., or have a two-year Associate Degree or higher Provide official ("sealed") transcript(s) for highschool and/or post high school education and training. G.E.D. records must be submitted, if applicable. All records and transcripts must be in English. If a Veteran, submit form DD–214 for possible consideration of military training and/or experience, if applicable Score "4" or higher, on the electrical trade's aptitude test developed and validated by the American Institutes for Research. The aptitude test includes reading comprehension and basic algebra (see: www.njatc.org website for more information.) Consent to Substance Abuse Screening Applications must be completed in–person, by the applicant, and may not be takenoff–site. All required documentation must be provided by the applicant in order to complete a "qualified" application

SOUND & COMMUNICATION APPLICATION LOCATIONS, DATES, AND TIMES

NorCal S& JATC
911 Bern Court, Suite 100
San Jose, CA 95112

(408) 453-3101
2nd Wednesday of each month
From 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

	Alameda County Electrical Training Center 3033 Alvarado Street San Leandro, CA 94577 (510) 351-5282 2nd Wednesday of each month From 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM	Santa Clara County JATC 908 Bern Court San Jose, CA 95112 (408) 453-1022 2nd Wednesday of each month From 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
	San Francisco Electrical Training Facility 4056 Mission Street San Francisco, CA 94112 (415) 587-2500 2nd Wednesday of each month From 10:00 AM to 2:00PM	Sacramento Area Electrical Training Center 2836 El Centro Road Sacramento, CA 95833 (916) 646-6688 Monday thru Thursday 8:00 AM to 4:00 Pm (Closed 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM)
	Fresno Area Electrical Training Center 5420 East Hedges Avenue Fresno, CA 93727 (559 251-5174 Each Wednesday From 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM (Closed Noon – 1:00 PM)	Santa Rosa Electrical Training Center 1700 Corby Avenue, Suite F Santa Rosa, CA 95407 (707) 523-3837 1st Thursday of each month 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM
	Solano – Napa Electrical JATC 720–A Technology Way Napa, CA 94558 (707) 251-0315 2nd Wednesday of each month From 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM	IBEW Local 595 6250 Village Parkway Dublin, CA 94568 (925) 556-0595 2nd Tuesday of each month From 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
	Tri-County JATC 10300 Merritt Street Castroville, CA 95012 (831) 633-3063 Tuesday thru Thursday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (Closed 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM)	San Joaquin & Calaveras Counties JATC 1531 El Pinal Drive Stockton, CA 95205 (209) 462-0751 3rd Wednesday of each month 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
	IBEW Local 302 1875 Arnold Drive Martinez, CA 94553 (925) 228-2302 2nd Wednesday of each month From 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM	San Mateo JATC 625 Industrial Road San Carlos, CA 94070 (650) 591-5217 2nd Wednesday of each month From 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM