Is Weca a apprenticeship?

WECA offers three apprenticeship programs: Commercial Inside Wireman (five years to completion), Residential Wireman (five years to completion), and Voice-Data-Video (VDV) Sound and Communications System Installer (three years to completion.)

Is Weca only in California?

The WECA ET Program WECA’s state-approved Electrician Trainee program is available to students throughout the state of California. All classes are exclusively taught by experienced electrical industry professionals.

How do I join WECA?

Q. How can I become a member? If you are interested in becoming a WECA member, contact WECA at [email protected] or (877) 444-9322, x985, or download a membership application from our Member Forms and Resources Bank.

How do I get my ET card in California?

How Do You Get an Electrical Trainee Card?

  1. Enroll in a state-approved electrical school. The first step to getting your electrical training (ET) card is to enroll in a state-approved electrical school.
  2. Sign up for an ET card.
  3. Send a $25 check payable to the California Department of Industrial Relations.
  4. Mail the items.

How do I become an electrician in California?

You will need to complete at least 720 hours of electrician instruction from an approved trade school/apprenticeship program that combines hands-on training with classroom instruction. You will also need to gain 8,000 hours (approx. 4 years) of on-the-job experience (which also can be part of an apprenticeship).

How do I become an electrician trainee in California?

How do I become an electrician in California online?

Visit the State of California Department of Industrial Relations website and navigate to the page about the Electrician Certification Program. Fill out an Electrician Trainee registration application. Submit your application along with a $25 check. Get proof that you are enrolled in an approved school.

How do I become a licensed electrician in California?

What do I need to certify electrical work?

You must also have, health and safety policy, customer complaints procedure, risk assessment documents and records. On top of all this you must be able to test the work and be able to interpret the test results.

How much do inside Wireman make in California?

While ZipRecruiter is seeing salaries as high as $126,641 and as low as $17,382, the majority of Inside Wireman salaries currently range between $32,281 (25th percentile) to $59,596 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $110,252 annually in California.

What is the difference between a wireman and an electrician?

An electrician typically focuses on interpreting blueprints and understanding electrical systems within buildings, while a wireworker connects residential or commercial electric units to an outside power. A wireworker usually connects buildings to power units that already exist, such as power lines.