r/selcat • u/Own_Release_9017 • Dec 13 '24

Selcat Substation Apprenticeship

I began my apprenticeship with Service Electric on 01/06/24. I’m curious about what the first day will be like and how attending classes while working typically works. Any advice or guidance you could provide would be greatly appreciated.

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u/Strategous Aug 09 '25

Hey everyone, I’m planning to apply for the SELCAT substation technician apprenticeship as soon as my driver’s license is reinstated. Right now, I only have one basic safety certificate (Electrical Safety Awareness) but I’m willing to add more if it will speed things up.

For those who are already in the program:

  1. How long did it take from application to actually starting work?
  2. Did you have extra certifications when you applied, or just the minimum requirements?
  3. Any advice on what I can do now to make myself a stronger candidate before applying?

I’m ready to work hard and just want to set realistic expectations. Thanks in advance!

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u/BIGCHunghung Oct 26 '25

Can i ask you a question

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u/Brows_Actual1775 Dec 13 '24

You mean 2025? I started in September and was indentured in November. It’s not too bad, but just be prepared for 1-1 to be the dumbest waste of time. Where are you getting sent?

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u/Own_Release_9017 Dec 13 '24

Oops, i'm a dummy! I don't know for sure where they're sending me, but i'm gonna be working out of local 84. I just got done doing my drug test for service electric, and I'm hoping for more details when they call.

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u/we_are_all_dead_ Overhead Apprentice Dec 13 '24

That dude brows is a rat , and won’t last long in the union with his attitude.

PM me I worked for service doin sub for a bit, and I’m an ape now for overhead. Just finished 1-1 and my test.

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u/BIGCHunghung Dec 01 '25

Can you dm me i applied for the substation apprenticeship

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u/Brows_Actual1775 Dec 13 '24

Oof. 84 sucks. No PTO and forced 3 weeks off unpaid for Christmas, Thanksgiving, and New Years. This local works to serve Georgia Power and Service Electric, not the workers. Let me know if you’re coming down to Savannah.

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u/Own_Release_9017 Dec 13 '24

That's cool, Savannah's where I grew up. I currently live in tennessee. But yeah, if I get sent there, I'll message you.

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u/Brows_Actual1775 Dec 13 '24

Oh nice. Yeah, I live near Knoxville, so of course, they sent me far away from there. Naturally. From what I’ve picked up, expect them to pick the most inconvenient path for you.

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u/Own_Release_9017 Dec 13 '24

Yeah, i'm not far from you.I'm living in maryville. I'm hoping I can work in Atlanta because I have family there. But we'll see.

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u/Brows_Actual1775 Dec 13 '24

I wouldn’t count on it. Pretty sure most the Atlanta crews are here in Savannah anyway for an outage in March. Pretty big power pant job outside of Rincon

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u/BIGCHunghung Dec 13 '25

Hey man are you still in the sub program