Job Corps Programs

Overview

The Job Corps Electrical Underground Residential Distribution (URD) Advanced Training program provides training in the following subject areas:

• Safety in electrical transmission and distribution maintenance
• Personal security and safety
• Care and testing of rubber gloves and sleeves
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) URD safety
• compliance
• Defensive driver training
• Introduction to the Smart Grid and
• transmission and distribution systems
• Power tools
• Heavy-duty equipment operation

PROGRAM EXPECTATIONS

Students entering the Electrical URD Advanced Training program will be expected to participate in the following professional practices:

• Arrive on time and be ready to begin work immediately.
• Dress for the training area with uniform and boots worn properly at all times.
• Work the entire time while on the job.
• Follow safety guidelines.
• Follow rules and instructions of the training area and Job Corps.
• Demonstrate respect for self, tools, and equipment.
• Take care of the work area—keeping work areas clean and safe, picking up tools, and maintaining the shop.
• Exercise good customer relations skills.

Program Entry Requirements

Before entering the Electrical URD Advanced Training program, students must:

• Complete either Job Corps’ basic Electrical or Facilities Maintenance career technical training program.
• Earn a confined space (claustrophobia) clearance.
• Have a high school diploma or the equivalent.
• Have a positive behavior record with no major incidents in the past 90 days.
• Have a positive attendance and progress record.
• Have health clearance from the Job Corps center where they received basic training.
• Meet academic (math and reading) requirements.
• Have a valid driver’s license.
• Pass an entrance exam.
• Complete a successful phone, in-person, or video interview.