Makes sure electricity reaches a home or site safely: runs wiring, installs equipment and checks everything to code.

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?

  1. 1Diploma/college: electrical installation
  2. 2Practice: on-site work with a master + a safety clearance
  3. 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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