Electrician at Motion Picture Studio Electrician (Journeyman Wireman) J.A.C.
at Motion Picture Studio Electrician (Journeyman Wireman) J.A.C. in Burbank, CA
About This Program
The Motion Picture Studio Electrician (Journeyman Wireman) Joint Apprenticeship Committee sponsors a registered electrician apprenticeship program in Burbank, California. This non-union, employer-sponsored program is specifically designed for the entertainment industry, training electricians to work on motion picture and television production sets, studio facilities, and related electrical infrastructure. Apprentices are paid throughout the five-year program.
The program includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices develop skills in electrical theory, the National Electrical Code, studio power distribution, lighting systems, rigging, generator operation, and safety practices specific to film and television production environments. The curriculum reflects the specialized technical demands of working in a major entertainment studio setting.
Graduates earn journeyman electrician status tailored to the motion picture industry. This credential opens the door to a career in one of the entertainment capital's most skilled technical trades, with employment opportunities at major studios and production companies throughout the Burbank and greater Los Angeles area.
Wage & Training
Journeyman Wage
$30
OJT Hours
8,000
RTI Hours
576
Duration
5 years
Wage data is the national median for this occupation (BLS, May 2023), not specific to this program.
Electrician Career Outlook
National Median
$29.61/hr
~$61,588.8/yr
Apprentice Start
$15/hr
Earn while you learn
Job Outlook
Electrician employment is projected to grow significantly, driven by construction activity, renewable energy expansion, and EV infrastructure buildout. The increasing electrification of buildings and transportation systems creates strong long-term demand. Licensed electricians with experience in solar, battery storage, or industrial controls are especially sought after.
What to Expect as an Electrician Apprentice
Duration
5 years of combined on-the-job training and classroom instruction
On-the-Job Training
~32 hours/week of hands-on work under journeyman supervision (8,000 total hours)
Classroom Instruction
576 hours of related technical instruction (~115 hours/year)
Paid Training
You earn a wage from day one, starting at a percentage of the journeyman rate and increasing as you progress
Time-based program: You'll progress through the program based on completing a set number of hours in both on-the-job training and classroom instruction.
Trade School vs. Apprenticeship for Electrician
Apprenticeship
Trade School
Licensing in California
Electricians in California are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by California Department of Industrial Relations, Electrician Certification Unit.
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