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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.