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2021 IEC NATIONAL AWARDS APPRENTICE OF THE YEAR COMPETITION

IEC NATIONAL

APPRENTICE

OF THE YEAR

COMPETITION

Each year, the IEC National Apprentice of the Year
Competition places the top graduates from IEC chapter
apprentice training programs across the country in
head-to-head competition for prizes and recognition as
the IEC National Apprentice of the Year.

During the competition, contestants:
• Took a written exam to evaluate their knowledge
of electrical theory, code, materials, and
installation practices.
• Prepared a motor logic diagram based on a written
description of a field application.
• Demonstrated their skills in bending electrical
metallic tubing.
• Demonstrated their job-site productivity by
participating in a speed exercise in which they will
install common electrical circuitry.
• Accurately installed electrical distribution and control
circuitry utilizing customer supplied materials, circuit
descriptions, specifications, and control diagrams.
• Demonstrated their knowledge of safe work practices.

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