A r c h i v e d  I n f o r m a t i o n

Project Period:

1 December 1992-30 September 1995

Federal Funding Source:

Department of Labor

Federal:

$12,000

Non-Federal:

695,000

Total:

$707,000

Occupational Area(s):

Electrical construction worker, electrical line construction worker, and electrical residential construction worker

Status:

Standards were published in November 1995.

Description of standards document:

The standards include 19 duty areas. Tasks are described by frequency and importance. The use of tools are identified as well as "Knowledges, Skills and Abilities" linked to the job tasks and ranked according to importance. A curriculum guide, as well as a bibliography of commonly used texts and references, are included in the document to help curriculum planners and training organizations develop a comprehensive course of study that will encompass the skills necessary for a successful career. Thousands of journeymen and apprentice electrical workers, both union and non-union, and their supervisors, employers, and trainers were surveyed to verify the job tasks and duties initially identified through written materials, observation and interviews. The data compiled as a result of surveying the organized and open shop sectors of the electrical construction industry was in agreement with minor differences. Work is continuing on identifying performance indicators and assessment of the standards. Also included in the document are components that provide suggestions for educators in preparing students for this industry and a depiction of what working in this industry entails.

Description of companion document:

The curriculum guide has been incorporated into the standards document.

Excerpt(s) of a standard:

Electrical Construction Worker (ECW)

Planning and initiating a project/Daily: When planning a new project, an ECW must study blueprints and specifications. Materials, supplies, and equipment must be ordered to complete the job.

Partners:

Independent Electrical Contractors, Inc., International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, National Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee, University of Tennessee, Construction Labor Research Council, Simpson Electric Company, Inc,. LRA Electric, Inc., Brazell Electric Company, North Penn Electric, Inc, Kelso-Burnett Company, McWilliams Electric Company, Inc., Houston Community College System, Pfeiffer Electric Company, Britain Electric Company, Advantage Electric, Morrow Meadows, Clakins Electric, Kale Electric Company, Palomar College, State of California DIR-DAS, and the U.S. Department of Labor.

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[Computer Aided Drafting and Design]

[Electronics (ED)]