Becoming an Electrician - All About Electricians
An electrician is a person specializing in electrical wiring of commercial buildings, electrical transmission lines, electrical machines, and other related electrical items. Electricians can also be used in the repair and installation of old electrical machinery or the installation and maintenance of new electrical equipment. Electricians need to be highly skilled and trained to carry out all these activities. They need to be very observant and know how to work with electricity in order to do their jobs effectively.
The journeyman electrician does not actually make as much money as they might like because most companies need them to perform several jobs for them. This is what makes the job growth for an electrician so slow. Journeymen electricians make about $20 an hour. Because of the slow job growth, many journeymen electricians decide to take on more than one job in order to make more money.
If you plan on becoming an ΗΛΕΚΤΡΟΛΟΓΟΣ then you must get formal training and electrical work license. Some states will require you to get the electrician certification. These electrician certifications are issued by the ASEE. After you pass your test you can sit for your first exam. Then you will become an apprentice for a licensed electrician. You will learn the job skills and have experience when you become an apprentice.
A licensed electrician will need to complete two years of an apprenticeship program. The program will teach you all the tricks of the trade and different types of motors. When you complete the apprenticeship program, you will be able to sit for the initial exam. This exam will allow you to become certified to do all the different types of electrical work.
The electrician levels include both the practical test and the theory exam. The practical test is designed to train you how to repair and diagnose electrical systems. Once you complete your practical test, you will be able to sit for your theory exam.
The second type of electricians is the lighting technicians. These professionals will work installing lighting and instruments that are used with electricity. Most of the time they are called upon to fix lighting systems that break down. Electrician's work under pressure and must be able to identify problems quickly. Other things that they work on include updating the electrical code and the insurance policy for the business.
There are three different types of electricians. Each type has specific training that they need to complete to work on electrical systems found in businesses. Some of them will specialize in one specific type of system such as lighting or ventilation. Specialization can also occur by gaining additional certifications from specific schools or certifying agencies. Becoming a licensed electrician will take a while but will pay off by being recognized by other electricians and employers.
Electricians who want to become an employee of an electrical installation company will need to obtain a GED. This is not always a requirement, but many employers will require it for potential employees. They may also have you undergo a training program to help you find employment within the industry. In order to get the GED, however, you will need to finish high school or take classes at a community college. Electricians often work in industrial businesses or government facilities and often work for state licensed agencies.
High school diploma holders can go into apprenticeships after completing their GED. An apprenticeship allows students to gain experience and gain practical skills while working under a licensed electrician. After completing an apprenticeship, high school diploma holders may become eligible to become a full-time licensed electrician. After completion of the GED, electricians often work for one company for a period of time until the high school diploma holder has reached a career goal and can decide on his/her own path in the electrician business.
Electricians may be hired directly by a business or through an agency. Electricians can also work for themselves and set up their own contracting company. Electricians who wish to do business themselves must complete GED or trade school courses in order to become a licensed electrician. The GED is required to find employment in the field of electricity. When a licensed electrician completes the GED program, he/she should meet the state's licensing requirements.
When a person has completed the GED or trade school program and is looking for full-time employment or is interested in starting his/her own contracting business, many electricians choose to become a journeyman electrician. In the United States, there are many states that require aspiring journeymen electricians to complete the GED. Many states require that journeyman licensees to complete two years of training and experience before they can apply for licensing. Applicants for the journeyman license must successfully complete a GED exam or pass a background check, take an assigned practical exam, pass state driving exams, pass a state exam for motor vehicle safety, and pay the appropriate fee. Many states require that licensed journeyman electricians complete the same training requirements as advanced licensed electricians.
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