The Augusta
Electrical JATC's Telecommunication Installer/Technician
apprenticeship program is part of a nationally recognized program developed by
the National Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee. For more information
regarding the NJATC go to the following link, www.njatc.org
Our apprenticeship program
is registered with the Department of Labor State Apprenticeship and Training
Council. Graduates of our program receive recognition from the Department of
Labor as well as the NJATC and are recognized across the
The Telecommunication
Installer/Technician apprenticeship consists of 4800 hours of OJT and three
years of related classroom instruction.
|
Period |
% of Technician |
Elapsed Time |
OJT Hours & Satisfaction of
Related Instruction |
|
1 |
60% |
N/A |
0-1000
hours |
|
2 |
65% |
N/A |
1001-2000
hours |
|
3 |
70% |
6 Months |
2001-3000
hours |
|
4 |
75% |
6 Months |
3001-4000
hours |
|
5 |
80% |
6 Months |
4001-5000
hours |
|
6 |
85% |
6 Months |
5001-6000
hours |
In addition to wages the
apprentice is covered by an extensive fringe benefit package that includes
health coverage for the apprentice and a state-of-the-art retirement plan with
many options for investment.
Upon completion of the related
schooling and 4800 hours of OJT the apprentice will be advanced to the status
of journeyman technician with all the pay and fringe benefits currently in
effect.