Texas First-Year Electrical Apprentice Kit
Day one is coming. Walk in ready.
You got the offer, or your letter from an IEC, ABC or JATC apprenticeship in Texas. This printable kit helps you know what to confirm before day one, what to ask before buying tools, and what to keep on record during your first month.
26 pages 2 editable spreadsheets 15 printable sections
One payment. Download and keep.
Why this kit
What is inside
- 7-day pre-start checklist
- Questions for your employer
- Who pays table
- Tool budget sheet
- Tool check and damage card
- Tool storage and theft log
- Online class setup check
- Handoff note template
- Self-check before “done”
- Talk scripts
- 15-minute study plan
- How to ask to learn more
- Insults, exclusion or discrimination
- Online answer check card
- Safety rights cards and wallet cards
Plus 2 editable CSV spreadsheets for files 4 and 6: tool-budget.csv and tool-inventory.csv. Each one starts with sample rows marked Example. Delete those rows before you start. The files do not calculate totals automatically.
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Print it tonight. Fill it in before day one.
Who it is for
- You took an offer from a Texas electrical contractor.
- You were accepted into an IEC, ABC or JATC apprenticeship.
- Day one is close and you want a plan on paper.
Questions
What format is it?
A 26-page US Letter PDF designed for printing and handwriting, plus two editable CSV spreadsheets for files 4 and 6.
What is not inside?
Electrical work steps, exam questions and application help. Work methods come from your employer’s training.
How is this different from the Entry Kit?
The Texas Electrical Apprenticeship Entry Kit helps you get in. This kit starts once you are in. After your first month, the Texas Electrician Career Tree shows what to learn next. You can create a free account there.
When should I start?
The day you get the offer. File 1 covers the 7 days before day one.
Questions asked. Tools sorted. Numbers in your pocket.
Tsai Electro is an independent learning site. Not affiliated with TDLR, OSHA or any apprenticeship program.
Write down what your employer wants before buying tools
Put the tool request and the budget on the same sheet.
The Texas First-Year Electrical Apprentice Kit gives you printable forms to fill in with your employer's answers before day one.
| Before day one | A checklist for the seven days before your start date. |
|---|---|
| Tool budget | A budget sheet with a field for who said you need each tool. |
| Editable files | Two CSV spreadsheets for your tool budget and inventory. |
Choose what to do next
Ask which tools you need and record who confirmed the request. Fill in the budget sheet before comparing prices. Use the inventory sheet to keep a record of what you already own.
US$19, one payment.
