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Resources
IEC National
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Pikes Peak Regional Building Department
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Davis-Bacon Wage Determinations
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IEC Southern Colorado School Programs
Apprenticeship Training
IEC Southern Colorado Chapter offers a four year training program. Students can attend school one night per week, or one day per week. During their apprenticeship, students receive hands on training that is extremely valuable in preparing them to take the Journeyman's License Exam. Read more about the training below.
Institute for Electrical Careers (I.E.C.) - formerly PEP
This is an upraded and dynamic two year modular program specifically designed for the journeyman with five years experience or more. There are eight topics covered. Each module is nine weeks in length. To learn more about I.E.C., click here.
Workshops and Seminars
The Chapter offers management workshops that cover topics such as: project management, material ordering, change orders, safety and business management, just to name a few. To view upcoming workshop and seminar events, click here.
The Apprenticeship Training Program
The IEC Apprenticeship Training Program is a four-year program that will equip the prospective student with the skills and knowledge necessary to have a successful career in the electrical construction trade.
The only age limitation is the apprentice must be at least 18 years of age. There is no maximum age limit to enter the program. The apprentice must be physically capable of performing the various tasks that are required of a journeyman electrician.
Our apprenticeship program is approved by the U. S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training.
Military veterans may use their VA benefits while enrolled in the apprenticeship program.
Graduates of the apprentice program receive 42 hours of college credit through the Emily Griffith Opportunity School. These credits are transferable to most colleges or universities in Colorado. College credits can also be earned through the American Council on Education.
Our Chapter works with the Pikes Peak Workforce Center and the Workforce Investment Act. A first – year apprentice who has never enrolled in any apprentice program and meets the WIA requirements can receive financial assistance during their first year.
The Colorado State Electrical Board requires that an apprentice perform 8,000 hours of on-the-job training prior to submitting an application to take the state journeyman exam. For the residential wireman, 4,000 hours of on-the-job training is required.
All IEC instructors are required to hold a current, state – issued master electrician or journeyman electrician’s license.
Students attend class one night a week for 4 hours. There are 18 weeks in each semester and two semesters in each academic year.
New incoming students are required to take the Math Diagnostic Exam. This exam is given by appointment and is free of charge.
Additional Information
For more information on any of IEC Southern Colorado's training opportunities, please call IEC SCC at 719-596-3688 or send an e-mail with your questions to the IEC SCC Office by clicking here.