At a glance: a hired-first apprenticeship run by IEC Dallas in Irving. You work for a contractor and attend class one night a week, in person, hybrid or live on Zoom.
Status October 9, 2026: Dates not posted
Every fact links to the program’s own page or file. Last checked: October 9, 2026.
How to get in
- Get your TDLR apprentice license. (source)
- Apply online or in person (Tuesday to Thursday, 2 PM to 6 PM, during posted windows); the US$40 application fee is paid in cash or by card. (source) (source)
- Work for a contractor. If you are not already working for one, you must pass a drug test on acceptance. (source)
- Start class in September (one night a week) or in January (two nights a week). (source)
Requirements, cost and schedule
| Item | What the program publishes |
|---|---|
| Tuition | US$0.53 per hour worked, deducted weekly by your employer. (source) |
| Class | One night a week, 5:30 to 9:30 PM, September through May; hybrid or live online on Zoom with optional labs. (source) |
| To graduate | 8,000 on-the-job hours and 576 classroom hours with passing grades (70 minimum each semester). (source) |
| College credit | Up to 46 college credit hours. (source) |
| Physical | Lift 51 pounds twenty times a day. (source) |
Worth knowing
One employer at a time
Students may not seek work elsewhere while enrolled unless they plan to quit the program. (source)
Contact
1931 Hereford Drive, Irving, TX 75038 · (972) 550-1133 · information@iecdallas.com · Monday to Thursday 9 AM to 5 PM, Friday 9 AM to 1 PM. (source)
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Questions people ask
Does IEC Dallas offer online classes?
Yes. IEC Dallas offers hybrid and online training; the online class is live on Zoom one night a week, with optional labs.
How much is IEC Dallas tuition?
US$0.53 per hour worked, deducted weekly by your employer, plus a US$40 application fee.
How long is the IEC Dallas apprenticeship?
8,000 on-the-job hours and 576 classroom hours, about four years.
When are IEC Dallas classes?
One night a week, 5:30 to 9:30 PM, September through May; January starters attend two nights a week.
Can I get college credit from IEC Dallas?
Graduates may receive up to 46 college credit hours.
Change log
October 9, 2026: page published from the program’s own pages and files, checked October 9, 2026. Next re-check: November 2026. Spot an error? Email hello@tsaielectro.com and we correct it within 48 hours.
