How to become an electrician

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Interested Knowing How To Become An Electrician?

Report By http://www.mercc.org/ Electricians are today among the most sought professionals across the world and just like any other vocation you need to practice maximum concentration, hard work and dedication to make it to the end. It is a tough challenge but trust me, it is worth every effort and investment you put into it. After successfully completing the training to become a


qualified and licensed electrician, you can simply open your own business. This is a profession that is ever on demand; even during recession more electricians were needed and the pay is pretty encouraging! Requirements to undertake the training as an electrician In order to enroll for training to become an electrician, you need to finish high school or GED equivalent. It is also required of you to take math and physics in your high school in case you are looking forward to pursuing a career in this line. The two subjects are crucial to lay you a good foundation in everything you will be undertaking during the training. There are other requirements depending with the country but most parts of the US demand that you are of good physical condition and above the age of 18. Immediately after high school, you will need to go through an apprenticeship program that lasts for four years. In each year of training, you will attend classes that make 144 hours and work for more than 2000 hours in an operating company to gain the required experience required before you are certified. Getting a sponsorship company is also critical in your training as an electrician. This simply means that you should attend school for a year then seek out a running company employer to ensure your training is on the right path. Some schools usually link their students to potential employers for this purpose. By the end of your training, you should ensure you cover every aspect of the profession that is relevant in your field operation. This should include, being able to build local codes, national electrical codes and electrical theory among others. Learning these will enable you to properly set anchors, attach conduit, install conduits, install low voltage


voice, drill holes and do proper wiring among several other electrical applications. The last step to be an electrician is passing the examination after the four years of training. The exam will test your level of knowledge and skills that you will apply in the field practice. After that, you get a chance to get a license of operation to start your own business and deliver the services to millions of people that need the services.


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