Before applying to the program, applicants need to understand that
TOCC’s Apprenticeship program requires a high degree of
responsibility and commitment. Attaining journeyperson status
usually takes 2-4 years. The minimum number of hours an apprentice
must put in to earn the certificate in his or her chosen field is
4,000 hours, with a maximum of 8,000 hours. Apprentices log
approximately 2,000 hours per year. The number of hours and
requirements for each apprenticeship program is unique, and students
should check under each program for this information.
Eligibility
Anyone 18 years of age or older possessing a high school diploma or
a General Equivalency Diploma (a GED) may apply to enter the
Apprenticeship program. Applicants are required to take the
following steps:
- Complete and submit the Apprenticeship application form to
TOCC’s Occupational Programs Office.
- With the application, submit a copy of birth certificate,
Social Security card, Tribal Enrollment card, and income
verification for the past six months.
- An interview with the instructor for the student’s program
will be scheduled at the time the application is submitted.
- Take the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE Test). Test
results will be shared with the instructor to give him or her
information about the student’s level of basic skills.
- Complete the interview with the appropriate instructor.
Applicants must arrive promptly for the interview.
- Attend an orientation session provided by Occupational
Programs staff of TOCC.
Requirements
Apprenticeship applicants must meet these requirements:
- Be physically fit; a physical examination and/or drug
testing may be required.
- Have a driver’s license and a safe driving record.
- Meet all trade-related requirements for training and
possible employment during training.
Financial Information
The apprenticeship program is free to enrolled students. Students do
not pay tuition for the college courses nor for related training.
Textbooks are paid for by the program.
Apprentices on OJT are paid wages by the contractor; wages are a
percentage of journeyman wages. The percentage is dependent upon the
status of the apprentice with the program, ranging from 55% to 95%.
Under certain guidelines, stipends and scholarships are available
for apprenticeship students. Please see TOCC’s Financial Aid
Administrator for more information.
Program Schedule
Classes are held at TOCC’s West Campus (formerly the Career Center),
while OJT is performed on work sites or on community projects. The
program is year-round when the College is open. Generally, the hours
of operation are 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. on Monday through Thursday.
When apprentices are on OJT, they work according to the contractors’
schedules.
For More Information
To learn more, contact the Department Chair of Occupational
Programs, at tel. (520) 383-0013 or 383-8401, ext. 13.
Program Descriptions
Information on each of the building trades appears in this part of
the website. Updates before the next catalog is printed may also
appear on the website.
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