Apprenticeship
General Information
Apprenticeship is a relationship between an employer and an employee in which the worker, or apprentice, learns a technical trade. An apprenticeship covers all aspects of the trade which includes both on-the-job training and related instruction. The on-the-job portion is acquired with the employer under the tutelage of a master craftsperson. The related instruction portion is received at the Davis Applied Technology College.
Davis Applied Technology College currently offers two types of apprenticeship training, lock-step and open entry. The lock-step apprenticeships include Plumbing, Electrical and HVAC, whereas open entry apprenticeships include, CNC and Conventional Machinist, Welding, Diesel / Heavy Duty Mechanic, and Industrial Automation Maintenance.
Quick Facts
Program Length: 3-4 years depending upon the apprenticeship program
College Credit Available: Yes - Specific to Program
Federal Financial Aid: No
VA Qualified: No
Wage Summary: Average Starting Wage $10.00 - $12.00 per hour
Special Requirements: May be required to work in awkward physical positions and perform lifting to 100 lbs.
Student Restrictions: Open to qualified high school and adult students
Hours Available: Depending upon Apprenticeship
Enrollment
To enroll in an apprenticeship program, applicants must:
- Be at least 16 years of age.
- Coordinate employer sponsorship with the College.
- Have a high school diploma or be working toward obtaining a diploma or GED.
- Be physically able to perform the necessary tasks required for that particular industry.
- The sponsoring employer must register with the Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training.
- Student must sign an agreement with apprenticeship employer and Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training which specifies the standards and defines the occupation, goals, level of performance, length of training and the wage scale.
All Electrical and Plumbing Apprentices must be licensed with the State:
Utah State Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing
160 East 300 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84145
(801) 530-6532
FALL CLASS START TIMES
ELECTRICIAN
1A AUGUST 26, 2008 7 PM
2A AUGUST 25, 2008 7 PM
3A AUGUST 25, 2008 7 PM
4A AUGUST 26, 2008 7 PM
PLUMBER
1A AUGUST 26, 2008 7 PM
2A AUGUST 25, 2008 7 PM
3A AUGUST 26, 2008 7 PM
4A AUGUST 25, 2008 7 PM
HVAC
1A AUGUST 25, 2008 7 PM
2A AUGUST 25, 2008 7 PM
3A AUGUST 25, 2008 7 PM
4A AUGUST 25, 2008 7 PM
Lock-step Apprenticeship Programs
This institution offers the State related instruction for state licensed apprentices. The courses are transferable to other institutions.
Courses are currently taught in two semesters per year; first-year is 1-A and 1-B, second year is 2-A and 2-B, etc. Each semester consists of 90 hours of instruction with the apprentice required to be in attendance at least 81 hours per semester.
Tuition is $250.00 per semester with a $40 enrollment fee for the first semester a student is enrolled. Tuition is due at the time of registration. Tuition paid after the first night of class will result in a $25 late charge. Those students that have not paid by the third night of class will be dropped. There will be no admission to class if registration is not completed the first week of class.
All first year students must pass a math assessment. Those students who do not pass the assessment must take Apprenticeship Math offered through the DATC Math department.
All classes are taught at the Davis Applied Technology College Kaysville campus.
For specific times and dates, or for other information, please contact Doug Leon, the Apprenticeship Program Manager, at (801) 593-2522 or doug.leon@datc.edu.
Plumbing Apprenticeship
The State of Utah standardized instruction teaches the apprentice the theory and practical application to become a licensed journeyman. Special emphasis is focused in the areas of math, blueprint reading, drains, wastes and vents, water lines and gas lines. Students must be registered with the Division of Occupational Licensing.
Electrical Apprenticeship
The institution offers the related instruction to the electrical apprentice. This program teaches the apprentices the required related theory and practical applications necessary to be licensed with the State of Utah. Some topics covered included Ohms Law, resistors, circuits, wire tables and conductor sizes, math for electricians, AC & DC theory, etc. The National Electrical Code (NEC) is used extensively. Students must be licensed with the Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing.
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC) Apprenticeship
This program includes instruction in the theory and practical application of forced-air, hydronic heating and air conditioning components and fundamentals. Special emphasis is placed on heat transfer, psychro-metrics, and refrigeration principles, pressure-enthalpy diagrams, writing diagrams, load calculations, equipment selection, trouble shooting and maintenance. Students must be registered with the Bureau of Apprenticeship Training.
Open Entry Apprenticeship Programs
Students may begin and complete courses any time providing space is available within selected programs. Students are also required to obtain employment in their chosen trade to complete on-the-job training hours. Employers must be registered with the Department of Labor.
The payment schedule for open-entry apprenticeship programs is based on regular tuition. See the tuition schedule.
For specific information please contact the Apprenticeship Program Manager Doug Leon at (801) 593-2522 or doug.leon@datc.edu.
CNC and Conventional Machinist Apprenticeship
This program is available to all students who demonstrate a high degree of related learning capability, based on pretesting, dependability, cooperative attitude, and good work ethic. The student and employer commit to a training program that can last up to four years during which the apprentice works full-time with a journeyman machinist and attends the Machine Tool program part-time. At the completion of the program, the student receives a Recognition of Training Certificate from the Machine Tool Program plus a national certification from the Department of Labor.
Diesel / Heavy Duty Mechanic
Similar to the Industrial Truck related instruction, this apprenticeship offers more theory and practice in the rebuilding of the engine and its components.
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC) Apprenticeship
This program includes instruction in the theory and practical application of forced-air, hydronic heating and air conditioning components and fundamentals. Special emphasis is placed on heat transfer, psychro-metrics, and refrigeration principles, pressure-enthalpy diagrams, writing diagrams, load calculations, equipment selection, trouble shooting and maintenance. Students must be registered with the Bureau of Apprenticeship Training.
Industrial Automation Maintenance
In this program apprentices learn theory and practical application of industrial electrical controls, electro-mechanical fluid controls, basic programmable controllers, wiring skills, welding and cutting, basic machine operations, fluid power systems, refrigeration and air conditioning trouble shooting.
Welding
This program consists of welding related instruction which prepares the apprentice for practical application in the weld fabrication shop.