Electricians are those hard working folks that bring electricity into homes, factories, and businesses. They rarely have dull moments on the job as they install wiring and components,circuit breakers, and transformers.
Electricians do it all, which includes: Installing wiring systems in factory and commercialsettings, installing insulated wire encased in plastic, wiring accommodations for voice, data, and video equipment, and fiber optic cables for telecommunications equipment.
The work of an electrician will vary, depending on where the electrician is working. An electrician's training prepares them to make repairs as quickly as possible to minimize the inconvenience of a client. Electricians working in large factories will do maintenance work that is more complex in nature. Maintenance can include repairing motors, generators, transformers, and electronic controllers to name a few.
Learning the Trade
Most Electricians will learn the trade in an apprenticeship program. On-the-job training and classroom instruction are the norm for the vast majority of apprenticeship programs.
Check out the following of what you may be expected to learn:
- Basic electrical theory and concepts
National electrical code and conduit bending
Commercial wiring and circuitry
Power distribution and conduit bending
Motors and over-current protection
Advanced code concepts and blueprints Industrial controls
Advanced industrial control concepts
Electronic and computer-based control technology
Why not request a WyoTech DVD and inquire about the career training options in our Electrical Program!
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