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IEC NATIONAL 2019 AWARDS | APPRENTICE OF THE YEAR COMPETITION

THE IEC NATIONAL During the competition, contestants participated in:
APPRENTICE OF THE YEAR • Took a written exam to evaluate their knowledge of
(AOY) COMPETITION, electrical theory, code, materials, and installation practices.
sponsored by Milwaukee Tool, places • Prepared a motor logic diagram based on a written
description of a field application.
top graduates from IEC chapter • Demonstrated their skills in bending electrical metallic tubing.
apprentice training programs • Demonstrated their troubleshooting skills by accurately
across the country in head-to-head diagnosing a fault in a common piece of electrical equipment.
competition for prizes and recognition • Demonstrated their job-site productivity by participating in a
as Apprentice of the Year. During the speed exercise in which they install common electrical circuitry.
competition, apprentices are evaluated • Accurately installed electrical distribution and control
circuitry utilizing customer-supplied materials, circuit
on material covered in the classroom descriptions, specifications, and control diagrams.
and skills learned on-the-job. • Demonstrated their knowledge of safe work practices.

The competition was judged by teams of journeymen,
The 2019 National Apprentice of the Year contractors, inspectors, and others actively involved in
electrical industry codes and standards, safety, and training.
Competition was held at Convention &
Contest winners received awards recognizing their
Expo 2019 in St. Louis, MO.
accomplishment, cash prizes provided by The Home
Depot, a selection of valuable tools and reference
materials provided by IEC Industry Partners, and national
recognition of their skill as a professional electrician.

Convention & Premier Conduit Bending, Productivity Challenge, Written Exam and
Expo Sponsor Sponsor and Troubleshooting Exercise Sponsor Volunteer Sponsor

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