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Construction Electrician-IBEW Option

Welcome

Welcome to the SCC Construction Electrician-IBEW Option web page. Southeast Community College works in cooperation with the Lincoln, Nebraska representatives of the IBEW –Local 265.

The IBEW (International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers) represents more than 780,000 members who work in a variety of fields. Our program has served the construction and manufacturing industries for many years with highly trained graduates. Students are prepared for a career in the commercial and residential electrical construction industry as well as the electrical maintenance of manufacturing equipment.

Overview

Electrical students will receive classroom instruction on many topics. The curriculum would be delivered with the cooperation of representatives of the Southeast Community College and Nebraska representatives of the IBEW-Local 265. Applicants must meet the stated Southeast Community College entrance requirements. Applicants must also meet with representatives of the IBEW-Local 265 and meet their entrance requirements to be accepted into the program.

Classes for new students start in the fall. Instruction will be delivered at the IBEW training facility located at 6200 South 14th Street in Lincoln, NE.

Typical Training Schedule
Classroom training will occur on Monday and Thursday evenings from 6:30pm until 9:30 pm during the school term from September until May.

Mission

Program Mission Statement:

The Construction Electrician IBEW Option program provides the student with Trade Related classroom instruction and On-The-Job Electrical Construction training. The student would earn a wage and benefit package in accordance with the local collective bargaining agreement. A large percentage of the training will cover the Commercial and Industrial aspects of electrical construction.

Program Goals:

• Provide the students with state of the art equipment for current technological experiences.
• Provide the student with a strong background in the use of the National Electrical Code and Industrial design to successfully prepare for the state Electrical exam.
• Provide the student with a safe learning environment emphasizing good safety practices.
• Provide the student with a foundational knowledge and on-the-job experience in residential, commercial and industrial wiring practices.
• Provide the student with at least 8,000 hours of On-The-Job training over a 5-year period.

Requirements

• All perspective students are responsible for scheduling an appointment to take the COMPASS test.
• ACT scores may be accepted.
• Applicants must also meet with representatives of the IBEW-Local 265 and meet their entrance requirements to be accepted into the program.

The requirements are listed below:

1. Being a High School Graduate or having a GED.
2. Completed at least one year of High School Algebra or 1 Post High School Algebra course with a passing grade.
3. Have a valid Drivers License.
4. Receive a qualifying score of “5” or higher on the Electrical Trades Aptitude test that has been Developed and Validated by the American Institutes for Research.