Requirements

Be sure to read our Limited Energy A Technician Program Description and Wages.

• Apply On Line At: NECA-IBEW Electrical Training Center (Web Services). The NECA-IBEW Electrical Training Trust admits students of any race, color and national or ethnic origin.
• Required at the time of application
  • Application Fee $35.00 Non-Refundable
    Individuals with incomes below 150% of the federal poverty guidelines may apply for a fee waiver
  • High School, GED or Associate Degree Transcripts And All Supporting Documents
  • Transcripts for Math Requirement – See Minimum Requirements
• Minimum Program Requirements
  • • At least 18 years of age – proof of age may be required
    • High school graduate with a 2.0 GPA (C average) from a school accredited by a State Education Agency
  • • OR qualifying GED score of 255 if taken prior to January 1, 2002, 2550 if taken 1/1/02-12/31/13, 600 if taken after 1/1/14
    • OR have completed an Associate Degree or higher from a school accredited by a State Education Agency
  • High School, GED or Associate Degree transcripts required at time of application
  • Minimum grade of “C” or better for one full year of high school algebra
    • OR equivalent college algebra courses – Transcript required
    • OR current math placement test results from a college indicating a placement level beyond high school level algebra – Transcript required
    • OR if submitting a GED taken after 1/1/14, a minimum score of 150 on the Math portion of the test
    • OR documentation of successful completion of online NJATC math course www.njatc.org
  • Qualifying score on NJATC aptitude test to be scheduled by the training center
• Application Timeline–
  • The Training Center will email applicants notification if they qualify or non-qualify.  If application qualifies, applicant will take aptitude test the month after their application was received.  (example:  All July applicants will test in August).  If application does not qualify, email will be sent stating the non-qualifying reason.
  • If applicant passes aptitude test, the Training Center will mail applicant notification of the date and time set for interview. (example: successful August test candidates will interview in September).  Applicants who did not pass test will be notified and their application closed.
  • Final ranking of new applicants will occur after the interview is held. (example: candidates who interviewed in September will be placed on the ranked list in September).