Job Description
This apprenticeship leads to the Limited Energy Class A Technician license. Limited energy Class A technicians install, maintain, replace and repair electrical systems and equipment of under 100 volt-amperes, including protective signaling systems (fire alarm, nurse call, security),  communications systems (data telecommunications, intercom and paging) and specialized control systems (HVAC, medical, boiler, clock and instrumentation).
 
Working Conditions
Limited energy electricians work indoors and outdoors. The work requires standing, bending and reaching in cold and wet conditions, and working either in confined crawl spaces or at heights. Tools used include: electrical metering devices, cable pulling devices, electrical hand tools, soldering tools, hammers, drills and side cutters.
 
Wages
Beginning apprentices start at 50 percent of the journey-level wage. Upon successful completion of required related class work and on-the-job hours, wages increase, usually every six months, until the journey-level rate is achieved. See Appendix A for specific wages.
 
Length of Apprenticeship
The apprenticeship lasts four to five years. Apprentices must complete a minimum of 144 hours per year of related classroom training and a total of 8,000 to 10,000 hours of on-the-job training.
 
Journey-level limited energy technicians must have a state license. Upon completion of the program, apprentices are referred to the Oregon Building Codes Division for the licensing exam.
 
Minimum Qualifications
Apprenticeship applicants must be at least 17 years of age to apply, and 18 to begin the program. In addition, they must provide proof of high school graduation or equivalent general education development (GED) certificate. They must also complete at least one year of high school algebra or equivalent post-high school algebra course with a passing grade of C, or provide equivalent math placement test results. Apprenticeship committees may require additional qualifications.
 
Apprenticeship Committees
Click on the *MA number to see the journey wages rate. *Master Agreement

MA# 1053	Limited Energy Technicians JATC 503-262-9991 x228	Area 1, 6
MA# 1099	Limited Energy Electrician JATC 503-598-0522 or 800-284-5434	Area 1, 6
MA# 1100	Protective Signaling JATC 503-475-6396	Area 1
MA# 1124	State DAS Facilities & SEIU 503 JATC 503-917-4636	Statewide
MA# 2009	Mid-Willamette Industrial TATC 541-917-4621	Area 2
MA# 2020	Area II Limited Energy Electrical JATC 541-917-4621	Area 2
MA# 3001	Central Electrical JATC 541-689-3193	Area 1, 2, 3, 7
MA# 3022	Southern Willamette Valley Limited Energy Elect JATC 541-689-1913	Area 3, 4, 5
MA# 4009	Pacific Inside Electrical JATC 541-756-3907	Area 2, 3, 4
MA# 5001	Crater Lake Electrical JATC 541-826-2358 www.clejatc.clearwire.net	Area 5
MA# 6004	LU112 - NECA Electrical JATC 509-783-0589	Area 6, 7
MA# 6016	Eastern Oregon Industrial TATC 541-278-5854	Area 6
MA# 7026	Central OR Limited Energy Electrical JATC 541-279-1543	Area 6

 
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