Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How old do you have to be to
start in the apprenticeship program?
A: 17 years of age
Q: What type of Education do you need?
A: GED or High School Diploma
Q: Do I need to be employed to attend classes?
A: Yes, You have to be working for a Licensed Electrician
Q: How many nights a week to I have to attend?
A: Our program requires you to attend 1 night a week for 4 hours.
Q: How long is a school year?
A: Classes start in August and end in May for a total of 144 class hours a year.
Q: How long does it take to complete the program?
A: 2 years for Residential Journeyman and 4 years for Journeyman.
Q: Do my out of State hours count?
A: All hours from an out of State BAT approved apprenticeship program is accepted at 100%. Without a BAT approved program you can only receive 50% of the total hours worked if it was in the last two NEC code cycles.
Q: How long do I have to turn in my out of state letters?
A: You have 60 days from the date you were registered.
Q: What happens after I complete the program?
A: As soon as you have the required hours in for completion you will need to fill out an application for your exam and turn it into the office for the program to release you.
Q: What if I miss a class?
A: If a class is missed you need to make it up within the same month you missed it in.
Q: What qualifications do your instructors have?
A: All of our instructors have completed Train the Trainer courses and have certification in Instructing.
Q: If I have attended another school will my class hours be transferred to this program?
A: Yes, if it was an approved program through the State of Arkansas.
Q: Who should I contact for prevailing wage information and regulations in Arkansas?
A: Labor Standards, Arkansas Department of Labor
Q: How can I find out about the job training benefits available to me as a U.S. military veteran?
A: Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs
A: 17 years of age
Q: What type of Education do you need?
A: GED or High School Diploma
Q: Do I need to be employed to attend classes?
A: Yes, You have to be working for a Licensed Electrician
Q: How many nights a week to I have to attend?
A: Our program requires you to attend 1 night a week for 4 hours.
Q: How long is a school year?
A: Classes start in August and end in May for a total of 144 class hours a year.
Q: How long does it take to complete the program?
A: 2 years for Residential Journeyman and 4 years for Journeyman.
Q: Do my out of State hours count?
A: All hours from an out of State BAT approved apprenticeship program is accepted at 100%. Without a BAT approved program you can only receive 50% of the total hours worked if it was in the last two NEC code cycles.
Q: How long do I have to turn in my out of state letters?
A: You have 60 days from the date you were registered.
Q: What happens after I complete the program?
A: As soon as you have the required hours in for completion you will need to fill out an application for your exam and turn it into the office for the program to release you.
Q: What if I miss a class?
A: If a class is missed you need to make it up within the same month you missed it in.
Q: What qualifications do your instructors have?
A: All of our instructors have completed Train the Trainer courses and have certification in Instructing.
Q: If I have attended another school will my class hours be transferred to this program?
A: Yes, if it was an approved program through the State of Arkansas.
Q: Who should I contact for prevailing wage information and regulations in Arkansas?
A: Labor Standards, Arkansas Department of Labor
Q: How can I find out about the job training benefits available to me as a U.S. military veteran?
A: Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs