Electrical Construction Apprenticeship, Certificate

Program Code: 7692

Students attend class two nights a week during the fall and spring terms. Electrical Apprenticeship is four years. Classroom activities in conjunction with on-the-job training prepare the students to perform as tradesmen upon completion. Students not currently employed in the field will be assisted in seeking employment with sponsoring contractors. The program is proudly sponsored by the Builders Association of North Central Florida (BANCF) and is designed to meet the growing demand for skilled trade professionals in our local community.

Requirements for Admission
Students must:

Be 18 years old and employable in the trade that you are entering. No high school completion or equivalent required, but is highly recommended. Also, a driver’s license is not required but highly recommended.
Apprentices must be employed by a participating employer in their trade.
Assistance with finding a sponsoring employer is available through the Apprenticeship office, 352-395-5251 or email justin.a.macdougall@sfcollege.edu.

Program Format

First Year - Level One

Orientation to the Trade
Electrical Safety
Intro to the National Electrical Code
Direct Current Fundamentals
Raceways & Fittings
Boxes & Fittings
Raceways & Fittings
Hand Bending
Conduit Bending
Wiring and protection
Basic Electrical Construction Drawings
Electrical Test Equipment
Practical Applications

Second Year - Level Two

Introduction to Electrical Circuits
Electrical Theory
Alternating Current
Motors: Theory & Application
Motor Maintenance
Conductors
Conductor Installations
Wiring and Protection
Contactors and Relays
Wiring Methods
Circuit Breakers & Fuses
Grounding
First Aid

Third Year - Level Three

Load Calculations - Branch Circuits
Grounding vs. Bonding
Installation of Electric Services
Equipment for General Use
Transformers
Lamps, Ballasts & Components
Electric Lighting
Motor Calculations
Advanced Motor Controls
Hazardous Locations
Special Occupancies
Special Equipment
Leadership

Fourth Year - Level Four

Load Calculations-Feeders and Services
Lighting and Troubleshooting
Solar/PV Requirements
Electrical Estimating
Fire Alarm Systems
Specialty Transformers
Advanced Motor Controls
Controls
Heat Tracing and Freeze Protection
High Voltage Terminations and Splices
Special Locations
Load Calculations
Theory & Code Review

Professional Core

First Year Level One

BCA 0350 - Electrical Apprenticeship 1 Credit Hours: 2.6 Contact Hours: 78
BCA 0351 - Electrical Apprenticeship 2 Credit Hours: 2.6 Contact Hours: 78
BCA 0358 - Electrical Co-Op 1 Credit Hours: 22.7 Contact Hours: 681
BCA 0359 - Electrical Co-Op 2 Credit Hours: 22.7 Contact Hours: 681
BCA 0360 - Electrical Co-Op Summer 1 Credit Hours: 21.3 Contact Hours: 639

First Year Level One Contact Hours: 2157

Second Year Level Two

BCA 0352 - Electrical Apprenticeship 3 Credit Hours: 2.6 Contact Hours: 78
BCA 0353 - Electrical Apprenticeship 4 Credit Hours: 2.6 Contact Hours: 78
BCA 0361 - Electrical Co-Op 3 Credit Hours: 22.7 Contact Hours: 681
BCA 0362 - Electrical Co-Op 4 Credit Hours: 22.7 Contact Hours: 681
BCA 0363 - Electrical Co-Op Summer 2 Credit Hours: 21.3 Contact Hours: 639

Second Year Level Two Contact Hours: 2157

Third Year Level Three

BCA 0354 - Electrical Apprenticeship 5 Credit Hours: 2.6 Contact Hours: 78
BCA 0355 - Electrical Apprenticeship 6 Credit Hours: 2.6 Contact Hours: 78
BCA 0364 - Electrical Co-Op 5 Credit Hours: 22.7 Contact Hours: 681
BCA 0365 - Electrical Co-Op 6 Credit Hours: 22.7 Contact Hours: 681
BCA 0366 - Electrical Co-Op Summer 3 Credit Hours: 21.3 Contact Hours: 639

Third Year Level Three Contact Hours: 2157

Fourth Year Level Four

BCA 0356 - Electrical Apprenticeship 7 Credit Hours: 2.6 Contact Hours: 78
BCA 0357 - Electrical Apprenticeship 8 Credit Hours: 2.6 Contact Hours: 78
BCA 0367 - Electrical Co-Op 7 Credit Hours: 22.7 Contact Hours: 681
BCA 0368 - Electrical Co-Op 8 Credit Hours: 22.7 Contact Hours: 681
BCA 0369 - Electrical Co-Op Summer 4 Credit Hours: 21.3 Contact Hours: 639