Electricians Career

Electricians

The main tasks and work activities of Electricians are to repair electrical equipment, install electrical components, equipment, or systems, test electrical equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning, inspect electrical or electronic systems for defects. In general, for the Electricians, troubleshooting, repairing, judgment and Decision Making, critical Thinking and other 17 skills are required.

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General Job Description and Education/Training Levels for Electricians

Most Electricians occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree. 17.69% of Electricians have High School Diploma (or the equivalent) and 59.48% of Electricians have Post-Secondary Certificate. You can check detailed job description, required skiils, activities, and more detailed description at Electricians tasks, skills, and ability page.

The following graph shows the percentage of earned degrees held by Electricians occupational group.

Less than a High School Diploma

7.61%

High School Diploma (or the equivalent)

17.69%

Post-Secondary Certificate

59.48%

Some College Courses

4.05%

Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)

3.54%

Bachelor's Degree and Above

7.63%

Vocational Programs for Electricians Career

1 vocational program is closely related to the Electricians occupation - Electrician. You can check the schools offering the programs with tuition, length of study, and earning information.

Electrician

A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to install, operate, maintain, and repair electric apparatus and systems such as residential, commercial, and industrial electric-power wiring; and DC and AC motors, controls, and electrical distribution panels. Includes instruction in the principles of electronics and electrical systems, wiring, power transmission, safety, industrial and household appliances, job estimation, electrical testing and inspection, and applicable codes and standards

Average Program Tuition & Fees: $15,963

Average Program Length: 587 Contact Hours

Average Completion Time: 11.99 Months

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Schools for Electricians Occupation

The following schools offer the vocational programs and courses for preparing Electricians. The list includes some 4-year colleges that have certificate or associate programs for the career.

Ripley, TN

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Ripley

Public, 2-4 years, Offering 17 programs to 362 enrolled students and its average tuition & fees is $4,308

Houston, TX

Altierus Career College-Bissonnet

Private, 2-4 years, Offering 7 programs to 260 enrolled students and its average tuition & fees is $15,230

Tampa, FL

Altierus Career College-Tampa

Private, Less than 2 years, Offering 8 programs to 211 enrolled students and its average tuition & fees is $15,316