Electrician Schools in Wisconsin

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Electrician schools in Wisconsin allow students to become licensed electrical workers through apprenticeship training for a career in electrical technology. The average program takes approximately four years to complete and requires 144 hours in the classroom per year and 2,000 hours per year in the field working alongside a licensed electrician. Some programs are shorter and take three years, while others take five years to complete the training. Most programs utilize several agencies to run their apprenticeships, such as junior colleges, community colleges, local chapters of electrical trade unions and electrical contractors. The coursework covered throughout the training program includes National Electrical Code (NEC), residential wiring, commercial wiring, blueprint reading, and occupational safety.

To apply to an electrical apprenticeship the applicant must have at least a high school diploma or GED and acceptable test scores on an aptitude test. Some states look favorably at an applicant who holds an associate’s or bachelor’s degree when applying. The occupation is expected to grow by 10% over the next decade according to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics. The licensing agency in Wisconsin is the Safety and Buildings Division within the Department of Commerce.