APPRENTICESHIP

THE RIVIERA ELECTRIC PATH TO BECOMING AN ELECTRICIAN

TRAINING
The most effective way to learn the electrical trade is to complete a four year apprenticeship. All Riviera apprentices are required to participate in this comprehensive training program. Riviera Electric's Apprenticeship Program is sponsored by the Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC) and is recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Apprenticeship & Training. IEC's program is rapidly being recognized as the premier electrical apprenticeship program in the industry. Through a combination of education, training, and hands-on experience, students not only learn theory, operation, and code, but they also develop management and leadership skills.

Applicants for apprentice positions must be at least eighteen years old, have a high school diploma or its equivalent, and be able to pass a basic math skills test. All applicants should be in good health and have at least average physical strength. Agility and dexterity also are important. Good color vision is needed because workers frequently must identify electrical wire by color.

The Apprenticeship Program provides 144 hours of classroom instruction and 2,000 hours of on-the-job training each year. In the classroom, apprentices learn blueprint reading, electrical theory, electronics, mathematics, electrical code requirements, and safety and first aid practices. On the job, under the supervision of experienced electricians, apprentices must demonstrate mastery of the electrician's work. Initially they drill holes, set anchors, and set up conduit. Later they measure, fabricate, and install conduit, as well as install, connect, and test wiring, outlets, and switches. They also learn to set up and draw diagrams for entire electrical systems.

After an Apprentice has worked at least 8,000 hours over a 48 month period, they qualify to take the Journeyman Electrician exam through the Colorado State Electrical Board. This tests their knowledge of electrical theory, the National Electrical Code, and local electric and building codes.

SKILLS

• Able to work in a team, use initiative and not be afraid to ask questions
• Good communicator
• Able to read technical drawings
• Detail oriented
• Good at math & science
• Safety conscious, methodical and careful
• Good with hands
• Good judgment

PAY
Apprentices are reviewed every six months and depending on performance may receive an increase.