Electricians install domestic wiring and control electrical equipment through which electricity flows. They also install and maintain electrical equipment and machines in factories and a wide range of other businesses related to electrical. Electricians generally focus on either construction or maintenance, although many of them do both. An electrician is a tradesperson specializing in the electrical wiring of buildings, electrical machines, and related equipment. Electricians may be employed in the installation of new electrical components or the maintenance and repair of existing electrical infrastructure.
They join an electrician apprenticeship program sponsored by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA), Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC) or Industrial Training Institute (ITI) as an electrician through a Government Institution. These programs include both classroom courses and on-the-job training and take about 2-4 years to complete.
Construction electricians read blueprints of circuit diagrams and install wiring and electrical controls in residential or commercial buildings and follow the state and local building regulations. They might also dictate and train workers who are learning the skills.
This book “Electrician Handbook” is a practical guide on Electrical techniques employed by an “Electrician” or a tradesperson engaged in repair of electric machines and domestic wiring of buildings, Building electrification, maintenance of electrical control system of home appliances, or another kind of repairing job. It is a practical guide for ITI apprentices preparing for service-interview or already employed. Electricians may be employed in the installation of new electrical components, machines and equipment or the maintenance and repair of existing electrical infrastructure. All electricians should expect to maintain current knowledge of the National Electric Code throughout their careers. Additional training may also be required to cover specific topics that apply to individual branches of the electrical trade.
Apprentice electricians are those who are on their first step toward becoming fully licensed and capable journeymen. Apprentices are those who have started to learn from other journeymen and master electricians in apprenticeship programs, usually through a union or trade organization. Due to extensive job training, most electricians are qualified to choose among a variety of work environments including construction, electrical maintenance, commercial, residential and contract. Electricians read blueprints, solve complex math problems and install electrical systems (all while adhering to numerous electrical and building codes). If you enjoy exercising your brain while working with your hands, then a job as an electrician may be right for you. Just keep in mind that if you're accident-prone you may want to think twice about a career in electricity as electricians have a higher than average rate of a work-related injury. Experienced electricians can become supervisors, master electricians, project managers or construction superintendents. You can make in advancing an electrical career in construction. Electricians can choose to pursue additional training as master electricians, particularly if they are interested in becoming contractors. Solar, wind and other alternative energy training are also increasingly available for those who want to specialize in "green" electrical jobs.