| How does one become an electrician? It used to be | | | | job. Let us talk about the mental side. |
| so simple when your high school career counselor | | | | The educational part of this is not hard. But it is work. |
| was there to assist you with every conceivable option | | | | Your school training will be demanding and your mind |
| of becoming an electrician. Today, even their job is in | | | | will be tested to see if you can handle the daily chores |
| jeopardy! So what do you need to do? | | | | of electrical theory, common sense and mathematics. |
| You will need to pass the minimum requirements to | | | | You will need ALL the training that is being given to |
| enroll in an electrician apprenticeship program: | | | | you because another aspect of this job is - |
| - At least 18 years of age | | | | troubleshooting. Much of the demand will be focused |
| - A high school diploma or GED | | | | on this. So my advice to you is to learn this area well. |
| - One year of high school Algebra | | | | Your income will greatly be impacted by this skill. |
| - In excellent physical health | | | | So where do you go from here? |
| - Drug free... | | | | There are many ways to pursue this electrician career. |
| The minimum requirements is easy to pass so you | | | | One way is through Union apprenticeship. They have |
| need to dig deeper to see if this is something you | | | | an excellent program and I highly recommend it. |
| really want to do. Are you afraid of heights? There will | | | | Another way is through Military. Although it's not for |
| be times when you might get a call to climb an | | | | everyone. it is an alternative for some people. The third |
| electrical pole to service a broken electrical power line. | | | | option is Job corps. They have a great electrician |
| You will also be exposed to extreme weather | | | | program. And last, online electrician school. Be very |
| conditions. The job of electrician is not for the weak. | | | | picky with this choice, not all online electrician schools |
| You will be carrying, transporting heavy equipment, | | | | are created equal. |
| tools and parts to your work station. | | | | So there you have it. Now that you've been given at |
| Do you like working with your hands? You better! | | | | least 4 ways to pursue your electrician career, the |
| Because you will be cutting, splicing, taping, pulling wires | | | | next step is up to you. Take this information and make |
| and bending conduits. Sometimes you will be working in | | | | use of it. It's easier to do nothing, but in the end you will |
| tight spaces. Now...that is the physical aspect of this | | | | thank yourself for having taken action on this. |