Electrical Apprenticeship
Hawkeye offers four levels of electrical apprenticeship curriculum approved by the Department of Labor for individuals who are sponsored by an employer or local business.
The apprenticeship classes fulfill the 144 classroom training hours required by an approved apprenticeship program.
The curriculum is offered in both face-to-face and online class formats. Online Electrical Apprenticeship classes are available for individuals who live or work more than 45 miles from the Cedar Falls Center.
Attendance is a required.
For more information or to register for the Electrical Apprenticeship program, contact the trade and industry coordinator.
Day/Time: Thursdays, 5:00–9:00pm
Dates: October 19 – December 14, 2023 No class November 23
Instructor: Bob Stanley
Location: Cedar Falls Center
Cost: $475
Topics
- Alternating Current
- Basic Electricity
- Basic Electrical Circuits
- Electrical Fundamentals
- Electrical Systems and Protection
- Motors, Generators, and Transformers
Day/Time: Thursdays, 5:00–9:00pm
Dates: January 4 – March 7, 2024
Instructor: Bob Stanley
Location: Cedar Falls Center
Cost: $475
Topics
- Digital Multimeter Abbreviations, Symbols, and Terminology
- Electrical Safety
- Introduction to 2020 NEC
- Measuring AC and DC Current and Resistance
- Ohm's Law and Power Formula
Day/Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:00 – 9:00pm
Dates: September 28, 2023 – March 26, 2024
Class Meets:
- September 28
- October 5, 10, 12, 19, 24, 26
- November 2, 7, 9, 16, 21, 28, 30
- December 7, 12, 14
- January 4, 9, 11, 18, 23, 25
- February 1, 6, 8, 15, 20, 22, 29
- March 5, 7, 12, 19, 21, 26
Instructor: Tim Moyer
Location: Cedar Falls Center
Cost: $925
Topics
- Article 90 - Introduction to the NEC
- Article 100 - Definitions
- Article 110 - Requirements for Electrical Installations
- Article 200 - Use and Identification of Grounded Conductors
- Article 210-225 - Branch Circuits and Feeders
- Article 230 - Services
- Article 240 - Overcurrent Protection
- Article 250 - Grounding and Bonding
- Article 285 - Surge Protective Devices
- Article 300 - General Requirements for Wiring Methods and Materials
- Article 310 - Conductors for General wiring
- Article 312 - Cabinet and Cutout Boxes
- Article 314 - Outlet, Device, Pull and Junction Boxes, Conduit Bodies, and Handhole Enclosures
- Article 320-338 - Armored, Metal Clad, and Nonmetallic Sheathed Cable
- Article 340 - Underground Feeder and Branch
- Article 342-386 - Conduits, Tubing, Wireways, and Raceways
- Article 400 - Flexible cords and Cables
- Article 402 - Fixture Wires
- Article 404 - Switches
- Article 408 - Switchboards, Switchgear, and Panelboards
- Article 410 - Luminaries, Lampholders, and Lamps
- Article 411 - Low Voltage Lighting
- Article 422 - Appliances
- Article 424 - Fixed Electric Space Heating Equipment
- Article 430 - Motors, Motor Circuits and Controllers
Day/Time: Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 5:00 – 8:00pm
Dates: August 22, 2023 – February 21, 2024
Class Meets:
- August 22, 23, 29, 30
- September 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27
- October 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 31
- November 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 28, 29
- December 5, 6, 12, 13
- January 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, 31
- February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21
Instructor: Tim Cross
Location: Cedar Falls Center
Cost: $925
Topics
- Alternating Current
- Conductor Sizing and Protection Calculations
- Commercial Calculations
- Dwelling Unit Calculations
- Electrical Circuits
- Electrical Fundamentals
- How to Use the NEC
- Motor, Air Conditioning and Transformer Calculations
- Motors and Transformers
- Multifamily Dwelling Calculations
- Passing the Exam
- Raceway and Box Calculations
- Review of NEC Articles 90 - 680
- Voltage Drop Calculations
A variety of electrical classes are available for electricians to fulfill license requirements, brush up on skills, or learn new techniques.
Hawkeye electrical classes are approved by the Iowa Electrical Examining Board to provide continuing education units to licensed electricians.
View and Register for Electrical Continuing Education Classes.