What does a Electrician do?
- Runs wiring and electrical lines
- Installs equipment and protection
- Finds and clears faults
- Checks the work against code and safety
Which skills do you need?
Electrical basicsReading schematicsInstallation skillMeasuring instrumentsSafety rulesPrecisionProblem solving
How to become a Electrician?
- 1Diploma/college: electrical installation
- 2Practice: on-site work with a master + a safety clearance
- 3Junior electrician: work on a site, in service or at a plant
What is the work environment like?
A home, a site or a plant: wires, tools and work under voltage. Safety rules are mandatory; sometimes heights and tight spaces.
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