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Electricians design, install, and repair

electrical power systems, including

communications, lighting, & control

networks in homes, businesses, factories,

& public spaces and thoroughfares, in addition

to ensuring that electrical work is up to code.

Electrician Duties &

Responsibilities

Electricians' duties are diverse and depend

on the employer & specialty, but some

responsibilities are common to most:

  • Diagnose electrical problems using

  • diagrams or blueprints.


  • Install and repair electrical systems.


  • Inspect, troubleshoot, and conduct tests.


  • Pinpoint problems using a range of testing

  • devices.


  • Safely use various hand and power tools.


  • Plan the layout and installation of

  • electrical wiring,

  • equipment, & fixtures.


  • Comply with all safety standards &

  • regulations of the

  • National Electrical Code.


  • Supervise and train others in the

  • installation

  • & repair of electrical components.



Education, Training,

& Certification

This job doesn't require a college education,

but it does require extensive training as

well as licensing.

Apprentice electricians must be at least 18 years old.

  • Education: A high school diploma or GED is

    required.


  • Apprenticeship: Electrician apprenticeship

  • programs generally last four to five years

  • & include a


  • minimum of 576 hours of classroom

  • instruction & 8,000 hours of

  • on-the-job training.


  • Licenses: Most states and municipalities


  • require that electricians be licensed.


  • They must pass an exam that tests

  • knowledge


  • of electrical theory, the National Electrical

  • Code, & local electrical and building codes.