How Do You Build An Electrician Career?
Electricians who work in construction and home remodeling begin most days by looking at a blueprint. All of their conduit, wiring, switches and breaker panels are located according to a plan prepared by the building architect. The electrician then proceeds to install the electrical system according to the design on paper, the nature of the building’s structural components and according to the local electrical codes. That’s a brief overview of a respected construction profession. Here are some pointers if it’s a profession you’d like to explore. Did you know that four out of five electricians work in the construction industry or for themselves? Many do some of each. As a construction trade the salary scale for electricians is excellent, and those that augment construction work with repair work on the side make a good living. Your education will come in traditional building trades fashion. Electricians are trained principally through an apprenticeship program. Most of these programs are