The NECA-IBEW Electrical JATC offers a five-year apprenticeship program, which combines both on the job and related classroom training. If accepted into the apprentice program, apprentices are assigned to an electrical contractor for a minimum of 8000 OJT hours; there is no guarantee of 40 hours per week. Apprentices will complete a total of 10 terms of school; classes are currently one day per week at the NECA-IBEW Electrical Training Center.
Every student is required to start the program with a list of hand tools that looks pretty much identical to the Milwaukee Electrician’s Hand Tool Set 48-22-0100 ($249). Partner that with the new Milwaukee Backpack 48-22-8200 ($99) and you’ve got everything an electrical apprentice would need in package that can also safely store laptops, books and other supplies. Above is the two together.
*** July 2015, this Electrician’s kit 48-22-0100 was updated with 2nd generation hand tools and from 15 to 17 pieces. It now includes the Electrician’s Tool Pouch 48-22-8100 ($49).
Not that you need to be an electrical student to find the new Milwaukee Backpack extremely functional. With both hands free to carry supplies and all your tools securely stored on your back these bags can keep you from making additional trips or at the very least be more comfortable.
For any Milwaukee Tool needs contact the pros at Ohio Power Tool 800-242-4424 and they will be happy to get the right tool, or tool storage solution for your needs.