Northern California Sound & Communication JATC Apprenticeship Opportunities

Become An Installer/Technician Through The IBEW/NECA Sound and Communication Apprentice Training Program

The IBEW/NECA Sound and Communication training program consists of the following:

• 480 hours of related supplemental instruction (160 hours a year for three years)
• 6000 hours of on-the-job training under the supervision of an experienced Installer/Technician.

The program focuses on the following four disciplines:

• Voice/Data Systems
• Sound and Pro-Audio Systems
• Security Systems
• Fire/Life Safety Systems

While participating in on-the-job training under the supervision of experienced Installer/Technicians, Apprentices are trained on skills required to install, maintain, and troubleshoot various sound and communication systems.

Upon completion of the training, Apprentices will have been trained to install, maintain, and integrate a wide variety of systems found in the Sound and Communication low voltage electrical industry. Over 300 students are currently enrolled in the program. 

Apprenticeship Programs For Veterans

A military veteran who completed military technical training school in a Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) applicable to the telecommunications trade (as determined by the JATC), and can document a minimum of two (2) years of military experience in that MOS, will qualify for an oral interview by the JATC to be considered along with other qualified applicants. Note: meeting this qualification allows the applicant to be interviewed during the normal selection process—this is not a form of direct entry. If selected under this provision, the JATC will determine, using standard means of evaluation, if OJT and/or related instruction credit will be awarded for previous training and experience. All post selection requirements remain in force. To qualify under this provision, applicants must:

1. Complete an application form, accurately responding to all questions and items including statements indicating that they are:

• Physically and mentally able to safely perform or learn to safely perform essential functions of the job either with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Able to get to and from work at job sites anywhere within the geographical area that this Apprenticeship program covers.
• Able and willing to attend all related classroom training as required to complete their Apprenticeship.
• Able to climb and work from ladders, scaffolds, poles and towers of various heights.
• Able to crawl and work in confined spaces such as attics, manholes and crawlspaces.
• Able to read, hear and understand instructions and warnings.

1. Have previous military work experience in the identified MOS as stipulated above.
2. Provide reliable documentation and adequate verification (DD-214) to substantiate previous military training and experience, in order to qualify for interview under this provision.