2 answers
2
Asked 672 views

What kind of education is needed?

#electrician

electrician
Answer This

+25 Karma if successful
From: You
To: Friend
Subject: Career question for you
2

2 answers

0
Updated
Share a link to this answer
Share a link to this answer

Dr. James’s Answer

The United States does not offer nationwide licensing and electrical licenses are issued by individual states. There are variations in licensing requirements, however, all states recognize three basic skill categories: level electricians. Journeyman electricians can work unsupervised provided that they work according to a master's direction. Generally, states do not offer journeyman permits, and journeyman electricians and other apprentices can only work under permits issued to a master electrician. Apprentices may not work without direct supervision.

Before electricians can work unsupervised, they are usually required to serve an apprenticeship lasting from 3 to 5 years under the general supervision of a Master Electrician and usually the direct supervision of a Journeyman Electrician. Schooling in electrical theory and electrical building codes is required to complete the apprenticeship program. Many apprenticeship programs provide a salary to the apprentice during training. A Journeyman electrician is a classification of licensing granted to those who have met the experience requirements for on the job training (usually 4000 to 6000 hours) and classroom hours (about 144 hours). Requirements include completion of two to six years of apprenticeship training, and passing a licensing exam.
0
0
Updated
Share a link to this answer
Share a link to this answer

Mike’s Answer

Find a local union in your area, you can join an apprenticeship with no experience as I did. As long as the construction industry is busy in your area, the union will accept applications. They will train you and pay you at the same time.
0