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 The Voice Data and Video Apprenticeship Program is
maintained by MSIECEA (Mid-South Independent
Electrical Contractors Educational Association)
which is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization.
MSIECEA is in place to help individuals receive an
education that leads them to have a trade that the
apprentices can use for the rest of their lives.
Therefore developing self-esteem and the ability to
have a positive impact on themselves, their families
and the community.
The IEC's Voice-Data-Video (VDV) Apprenticeship
Program is based on a four semester curriculum that
is typically delivered over two years. The
apprenticeship program requires 2000 hours per year
of on-the-job training and a minimum of 144 hours
per each year in class. Apprentices must hold a high
school diploma or GED and have a minimum of one year
of high school algebra. Applicants must also pass a
math, reading and drug test to be considered for the
program.
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Mid-South IEC's two year VDV apprenticeship
program is recognized by the US. Department
of Labor's Bureau of Apprenticeship &
Training. |
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The Mid-South's IEC's two year VDV
apprenticeship program is recognized by the
Veterans Affairs so veterans can receive
their VA benefits. |
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The Mid-South's IEC's two year VDV
apprenticeship program has been approved by
the Workforce Investment Network (area 13)
for possible tuition assistance for
qualifying apprentice.
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First Year
The first year of the VDV Apprenticeship program is focused
towards two specific major topics. The first
semester is strictly focused on Basic Electricity &
Electronics while the second semester teaches the
apprentices the specifics of the Cabling Industry. Below is a course outline
for the first and second semesters (in .pdf format) that
are taught in the first year of the VDV
Apprenticeship Program:
Course Outline -
First Year - First Semester
Course Outline -
First Year - Second Semester
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Second Year
The second year of the VDV Apprenticeship Program is focused
towards the Systems Industry. Below is a course
outline for the first and second semesters (in .pdf format) that
are taught in the second year of the VDV
Apprenticeship Program:
Course Outline -
Second Year - First Semester
Course Outline -
Second Year - Second Semester
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To allow future development, the curriculum design
is based on a core of knowledge and skills
specialization in VDV applications, and a
combination of theory, application, and on-the-job
training (OJT) throughout all phases of the
program. This curriculum trains individuals in
knowledge and skills that span both low and high
voltage work. The VDV Committee felt that workers
who have knowledge in both high and low voltage
areas get the most variety in their jobs and are
most likely to stay gainfully employed.
"Apprenticeship: Another Career Opportunity" Article
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