Electrician Training Can Make You a Technical Surgeon
by Kelly Richardson
kelly.richardson@careerschooldirectory.com
Career School Directory Columnist
Think surgeons and electricians have nothing in common? Think again. Both use high-tech equipment to operate on delicate and complex systems, and both undergo thorough career training in order to do the best job possible.
Instead of flesh and blood, electricians must be able to diagnose and repair problems in the various electronic systems that we use every day. In addition, electricians also design and install complex electrical systems. If you've got a quick mind and enjoy working with your hands,
electrician training could be perfect for you.
Electrician Training and Specialties
Electrician training includes courses in circuit breakers, transformers, outlets, and various other electronic components. Here are just a few of the career specializations covered in electrician training programs:
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Residential-- Residential electricians are charged with examining circuit connections in homes for air conditioning and security systems.
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Commercial--Commercial electricians work on-site (often in office buildings) to install new electric systems and diagnose problems with transformers, machine tools, and even robots.
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Freelance. Freelance electricians may work in many settings. They're hired on a contractual basis to work in residential, commercial, and industrial settings.
Electrician Career Outlook and Training:
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, electricians held about 656,000 jobs in 2004, and employment within the profession is expected to increase as much as 17% by 2014. Although many electrician apprenticeships require only a high school diploma or GED, employers often give more advanced work to applicants with some form of
electrician training. After earning your degree or diploma, consider an apprenticeship program to get your foot in the door. They typically last between four and five years.
Electricians are the surgeons of the electronic world. If you want to start your own practice, look into electrician career education from a technical school, college, or university, and you could be a resident electrician sooner than you think.
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Kelly Richardson has the inside track on all of the hottest career paths and resources. His articles have appeared in career journals, periodicals, and e-zines.
Posted on April 30, 2007 at 9:40 AM
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