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1. how long did it take to learn the trade?
How easy is to adjust to the trade?
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Doc’s Answer
The path to getting your license can begin with a college or trade school. Be sure to choose a well-designed program that meets all state requirements. Most importantly, the program must be approved by the State of California, Division of Industrial Relations.
9-MONTHS TO 2-YEARS SCHOOLING
Some electrician trade school programs are shorter and can be completed in nine months, while others are associate-level programs that take two years to complete. A vocational program like this can offer good exposure to things electricians need to know, like local building codes, electrical theory and workplace safety.
8,000 HOURS ON-THE-JOB TRAINING
On-the-job training is the most important part of becoming an electrician. At first, you'll be considered an apprentice electrician. In some states, you might need a license even to be an apprentice, while in others, you can go right from high school program into working as an apprentice. There are organizations throughout the California that can assist you with finding placement as an apprentice electrician, and you will probably need to apply, much like an internship. Once you begin working as an electrician, the next steps are determined by your location. In many states, to be licensed as an electrician, the first step is to be a journey-level electrician, which requires 8,000 work hours depending on the local rules.To become a master electrician requires more work experience, as California requiring up to 12,000 hours of work before you can become a licensed master electrician. Working full time, that would take you about six years.
ELECTRICIAN LICENSING EXAM
This is generally to prove you have the necessary knowledge to safely perform electrical work. You'll need to find out how often the exam is offered, what you should do to register and if there's a fee involved. It's a good idea to research the requirements in advance so you can register for a test without having to wait too long after reaching the necessary experience level.
9-MONTHS TO 2-YEARS SCHOOLING
Some electrician trade school programs are shorter and can be completed in nine months, while others are associate-level programs that take two years to complete. A vocational program like this can offer good exposure to things electricians need to know, like local building codes, electrical theory and workplace safety.
8,000 HOURS ON-THE-JOB TRAINING
On-the-job training is the most important part of becoming an electrician. At first, you'll be considered an apprentice electrician. In some states, you might need a license even to be an apprentice, while in others, you can go right from high school program into working as an apprentice. There are organizations throughout the California that can assist you with finding placement as an apprentice electrician, and you will probably need to apply, much like an internship. Once you begin working as an electrician, the next steps are determined by your location. In many states, to be licensed as an electrician, the first step is to be a journey-level electrician, which requires 8,000 work hours depending on the local rules.To become a master electrician requires more work experience, as California requiring up to 12,000 hours of work before you can become a licensed master electrician. Working full time, that would take you about six years.
ELECTRICIAN LICENSING EXAM
This is generally to prove you have the necessary knowledge to safely perform electrical work. You'll need to find out how often the exam is offered, what you should do to register and if there's a fee involved. It's a good idea to research the requirements in advance so you can register for a test without having to wait too long after reaching the necessary experience level.
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Henrien’s Answer
Any trade that you want to do, starts with research. Determine what schools are offering programs for the trade you are interested in.
If possible, contact a person in the field and asked them can you interview them for a school project. In this meeting, ask about their choice, their schooling and their job. People like discussing their professions. Also, look at the areas that are related to your particular trade. Electricians need to know city codes and regulations. They also need to know how buildings are constructed. And all the safety codes related to repairing electrical fixtures.
If possible, contact a person in the field and asked them can you interview them for a school project. In this meeting, ask about their choice, their schooling and their job. People like discussing their professions. Also, look at the areas that are related to your particular trade. Electricians need to know city codes and regulations. They also need to know how buildings are constructed. And all the safety codes related to repairing electrical fixtures.
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Michelle’s Answer
Hello, Zayden !
It's wonderful to know that you are thinking about becoming an Electrician ! It is a great career !
I haven't been an electrician, however I wanted to give you advice based on your inquiry which deals with length of time training and level of difficulty or ease of the career. I hope that you will consider all the advice we give here, but it's not a good idea to base your career choice on how other people's careers are. You have to make a decision for yourself based on what is in your mind, what your goals are Everyone gives something different to their career. That doesn't mean that it should influence you if you really want to be an Electrician.
Your first step in determining if being an Electrician is for you would be to read a lot about the training and the career. You can also watch videos on You Tube of people speaking about the career. Electrician is one of those careers that Shadowing would be good for because you can actually watch an electrician work and see if it is something you may want to do. Call some local electrical companies and ask if you can Shadow - be with an electrician all day to see how the electrician works.
If you are in high school, take a Shop class, Machine Shop or any type of shop. You are only going to discover if being an Electrician is for you by reading what is required and what the work consists of and observing by shadowing or volunteering to be an electrician's helper.
I am not an electrician, but it takes between 4 to 5 years to become one. 8,000 hours of hands on work is required and then you take the exams to be Licensed as a Journeyman and Master Electrician. You can do a search online to get insight about the work, training and licensing. It's good that you are exploring this !
Best wishes moving forward !
It's wonderful to know that you are thinking about becoming an Electrician ! It is a great career !
I haven't been an electrician, however I wanted to give you advice based on your inquiry which deals with length of time training and level of difficulty or ease of the career. I hope that you will consider all the advice we give here, but it's not a good idea to base your career choice on how other people's careers are. You have to make a decision for yourself based on what is in your mind, what your goals are Everyone gives something different to their career. That doesn't mean that it should influence you if you really want to be an Electrician.
Your first step in determining if being an Electrician is for you would be to read a lot about the training and the career. You can also watch videos on You Tube of people speaking about the career. Electrician is one of those careers that Shadowing would be good for because you can actually watch an electrician work and see if it is something you may want to do. Call some local electrical companies and ask if you can Shadow - be with an electrician all day to see how the electrician works.
If you are in high school, take a Shop class, Machine Shop or any type of shop. You are only going to discover if being an Electrician is for you by reading what is required and what the work consists of and observing by shadowing or volunteering to be an electrician's helper.
I am not an electrician, but it takes between 4 to 5 years to become one. 8,000 hours of hands on work is required and then you take the exams to be Licensed as a Journeyman and Master Electrician. You can do a search online to get insight about the work, training and licensing. It's good that you are exploring this !
Best wishes moving forward !