| Electrical Workers |  | |
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| ACCESS CONTROL ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN | MAINTENANCE ELECTRICIAN |
| APPLIANCE SERVICEMAN | MAINTENANCE ELECTRICIAN/ELECTRONICS |
| CABLE SPLICER | MARINE ELECTRICIAN |
| CONSTRUCTION AND INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICIAN | METER ELECTRICIAN |
| ELECTRIC UTILITY TECHNICIAN | MOTOR SHOP ELECTRICIAN |
| ELECTRICAL ESTIMATOR | NEON AND ELECTRICAL SIGN ELECTRICIAN |
| ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC MAINTAINER | OIL BURNER ELECTRICIAN |
| ELECTRICIAN CONSTRUCTOR | QUALITY CONTROL APPRENTICES |
| ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN | RADIO TELEVISION ELECTRICAN |
| HYDRO ELECTRICIAN | RESIDENTIAL ELECTRICIAN |
| INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONIC MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN | SHOP ELECTRICIAN |
| INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE ELECTRICIAN | SIGNAL - LIGHTING ELECTRICIAN |
| INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE ELECTRICIAN/ELECTRONICS | SOUND COMMUNICATION AND ELECTRONIC CONTROL |
| INDUSTRIAL SUBSTATION ELECTRICIAN | STATION ELECTRICIAN/WIREMAN/POWER SUPPLY ELECTRICIAN |
| LIMITED RESIDENTIAL ELECTRICIAN | WIRE ELECTRICIAN |
| LOW ENERGY/SOUND AND COMMUNICATION TECHNICIAN |
The Work
Construction and residential electricians work in all phases of the electrical
construction and service industry. They do the electrical construction
work on projects ranging from single-family residences to state-of-the-art
industrial plants. Workers install conduits and wire all lighting, along
with switches and converters, to complex systems incorporating computerization
and high technology in the installation and maintenance of electrical
systems. Their work includes both small and large commercial installation
up to and including high-rise buildings. Electricians also do repair
and maintenance on all electrical installations. The low voltage/sound
and communication apprenticeship includes work processes in fiber optics,
telephone systems, sound and fire alarm systems, LAN and structured wiring
systems.
Working Conditions
This work is done in the full range of environmental conditions to include
outside in the dirt, cold, sun, rain, and snow; inside in climate-controlled
modern offices, and in state-of-the-art clean rooms in hospitals and manufacturing
plants. The work can require considerable standing, bending and reaching
and may be conducted in cramped spaces or at great heights.
The Apprenticeship
This program, depending upon trade, consists of 2,000-10,000 hours on-the-job
training. Additionally, 144-216 hours of classroom instruction is required
per year. Generally the additional training is conducted two nights per
week.
Apprenticeship Entry Requirements
(Requirements vary slightly in different regions)
- At least 18 years old (birth certificate or reliable proof of age)
- High school graduate or GED
- At least one year of high school or one quarter of post high school algebra with a grade of C or better (sealed high school transcript or GED scores with proof of algebra grades)
- Resident of the geographical area covered by the program for one year prior to application
- Discharge papers, if applicable
- Physically able to perform work of the trade
- Must score "high" on GATB or NJATC test.
