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Electrician

Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes. May install or service street lights, intercom systems, or electrical control systems.

Career Snapshot:

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per year*

Entry to Senior Level

Construction & Building Systems

*Estimates are not to be used as fact. Based on publicly available sources.

The Path to Becoming

a(n)

Electrician

Step 2

Earn a Postsecondary Certificate

Required Training:

Standards Occupational Classifications (SOC) code

SOC 47-2111
SOC Code

Training Programs and Resources:

Electrician
training

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Summit College
Programs
training

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UEI College
Programs
training

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San Joaquin Valley College
Electrician
training

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Center for Employment Training (CET)
Journeyman Certification
training

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Inland Empire Electrical Training Center (IEETC)
General Electrician Certificate
training

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San Bernardino Valley College

Step 3

Find a position or apprenticeship

Required Training:

This career typically involves

1 year on-the-job training

Related Open Postitions:

Daily Tasks

A Day in the Life

As

a(n)

Electrician

you can expect to perform these tasks frequently:

Prepare sketches or follow blueprints to determine the location of wiring or equipment and ensure compliance with building and safety codes. Plan layout and install electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures in accordance with job specifications and local codes. Place conduit, pipes, or tubing inside designated partitions, walls, or other concealed areas, and pull insulated wires or cables through the conduit to complete circuits between boxes. Assemble, install, test, or maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, or fixtures, using hand tools or power tools. Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components. Test electrical systems or circuit continuity in electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, or oscilloscopes, to ensure system compatibility and safety.

    Required skills:

    What It Takes

    Electrician

    often have these skills:

    Installation

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    Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet required specifications.

    Troubleshooting

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    Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about them.

    Repairing

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    Repairing machines or systems using the right tools and technical knowledge.

    Critical Thinking

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    Using logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of solutions and decide the best approach.

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    Career Outlook

    7990

    Employees in

    2023

    9480

    Employees in

    2033

    +
    18.6%

    Projected
    Growth Rate

    9120

    Annual Projected
    Job Openings

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