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Randy
Student
Standish, Maine
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Kerry White
Manager/Solution Architect
7
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Oakland, Oregon
Updated
Kerry’s Answer
This depends on where you are looking to become an electrician as different countries and states have varying criteria. In the US it's typical that you would enter an internship and work under a licensed journeyman electrician for some time (2 years comes to mind). You would pass some knowledge checks and have on the job training doing various tasks. It's quite common that the apprentices get stuck with the messy and sometimes tedious jobs. But going down a trade path is actually a great life and career move. As more and more young people opt for degrees and professional work we as a society have a lack of trades people doing electrical and plumbing. My take on it is that in the next 20 years these types of positions will be highly sought after and the pay scale will reflect this. When I was growing up a trades person could expect to earn a nice comfortable living and be able to afford houses, cars, etc. and provide for a family.
I was an electricians make in the Navy and thought about becoming an electrician when I got out. I opted not to simply because I had the electrical and electronics knowledge I needed to works as a repair technician instead. I still think this is a good path though for making a good living, and its something I hope to see more people get into. Below is a link to Mike Rowe's foundation which helps with connecting people to trade programs and even has some scholarships available.
https://www.mikeroweworks.org/
I was an electricians make in the Navy and thought about becoming an electrician when I got out. I opted not to simply because I had the electrical and electronics knowledge I needed to works as a repair technician instead. I still think this is a good path though for making a good living, and its something I hope to see more people get into. Below is a link to Mike Rowe's foundation which helps with connecting people to trade programs and even has some scholarships available.
https://www.mikeroweworks.org/
PRASANJIT PASWAN
Service
112
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Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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PRASANJIT’s Answer
It’s important that you thoroughly research what it means to be an electrician before you start on your journey.
The last thing you want is to spend years working towards your goal, only to discover that you don’t actually enjoy the work.Talk to other electricians, shadow them if possible, and make sure it’s something you could see yourself doing for the many years to come.
In order to even start on your journey to becoming an electrician, you need to be sure that you’re qualified for the job.
Here are the basic qualifications for pursuing a career as an electrician:
– Be at least 18 years of age
– Have a high school diploma or Graduation.
– Be in a good physical condition
– Have reliable transportation to school and job sites
– Able to work independently and in a group
– Able to follow instructions
Your next to becoming an electrician is to apply for your training. You have two options: trade school or apprenticeship.
Once you’ve completed your state-approved trade school program or apprenticeship, you will need to study the national code for electricians so you can take the test to become licensed.
After studying thoroughly, you can now take and (hopefully) pass the state electrician exam. In order to be certified , you will also need to accumulate paid work experience in order to become a licensed electrician.
The last thing you want is to spend years working towards your goal, only to discover that you don’t actually enjoy the work.Talk to other electricians, shadow them if possible, and make sure it’s something you could see yourself doing for the many years to come.
In order to even start on your journey to becoming an electrician, you need to be sure that you’re qualified for the job.
Here are the basic qualifications for pursuing a career as an electrician:
– Be at least 18 years of age
– Have a high school diploma or Graduation.
– Be in a good physical condition
– Have reliable transportation to school and job sites
– Able to work independently and in a group
– Able to follow instructions
Your next to becoming an electrician is to apply for your training. You have two options: trade school or apprenticeship.
Once you’ve completed your state-approved trade school program or apprenticeship, you will need to study the national code for electricians so you can take the test to become licensed.
After studying thoroughly, you can now take and (hopefully) pass the state electrician exam. In order to be certified , you will also need to accumulate paid work experience in order to become a licensed electrician.