| ELECTRICIAN JOB DESCRIPTION:
A construction electrician is responsible for installing,
maintaining and repairing all the electrical wiring, electrical
equipment and related fixtures on a project. He must ensure
all work is done in accordance with the relevant codes. A
license may be required.
ELECTRICIAN JOBS-SKILLS REQUIRED:
Ability to install electrical equipment and wiring in accordance
with defined specifications. Ability to determine the causes
of any operating errors and make the decision on how to repair
the malfunction using the appropriate tools. Must also be
trained to determine routine maintenance for specific equipment
and be able to perform such as needed. Also responsible for
conducting tests and inspections of equipment and services
for the purpose of evaluating their performance.
AVAILABILITY:
Job opportunities are expected to be good. Most electricians acquire their skills by completing an apprenticeship program lasting 3 to 5 years. More than one-quarter of wage and salary electricians work in industries other than construction.
Electricians held about 659,000 jobs in 2002 and employment is expected to grow faster than the average for all occupations through 2012.
In 2002, median hourly earnings of electricians were $19.90. The average hourly earnings were $11.81 - $33.21. Median hourly earnings in the industries employing the largest numbers of electricians in 2002 are shown below:
Motor vehicle parts manufacturing $28.72
Local government 21.15
Building equipment contractors 19.54
Nonresidential building construction 19.36
Employment services 15.46
SOURCE OF INFORMATION:
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos206.htm
General Information: http://www.collegeview.com/career/careersearch/jobprofiles/construct/ele02.html
http://www.xap.com/career/careerdetail/career47-2111.00.html
Training:
http://www.code-electrical.com/trainingintro.html
http://www.pcdi-homestudy.com/courses/te/?code=9942
http://www.educationdirect.com/electrician/index.html
http://www.coyneamerican.com/
(Chicago)
http://www.trade-schools.net/coyne-american-institute/electrician.asp
http://www.electrician.com/
http://www.electrician-school.com/
http://www.workforcedevelopment.com/electrical/ |
