How do I go about becoming an Electrician?

Question

Does anybody have any advice on becoming an Electrician as I am too old to get an apprenticeship is there any other way of getting into this trade?

(This Question is only open to people in England and Wales 15-06-06)

Answer 1

apply to lincoln technical institute

Answer 2

First of all, you cannot have your question only open to certain people. I am not from England, even though my family is. But that is beside the point. You may not get the desired outcome by limited your resources. Broaden your horizons and learn a little from people that aren't just like you.

So, here in the States, you don't have to go to any type of school to become an electrician. Yes, we do have it, but it's not required. You do have to pay for each license leading up to the certified contracting electrician's license and pass many extensive tests though. But, if you can get through that, which takes no more than a few weeks if you know what you're doing, then you can make up to over $100,000 a year doing it.

My ex-husband is an electrician and makes between $75,000-$100,000 a year. He's only had the full blown certified electrician's license for 4 years, and owns his own company. He does all the work himself, with no helpers, assistants, or apprentices. Therefor, all the profit after supplies and materials is his.

Now, that's twice what the average American Family (with two incomes) makes in a year. And you don't have to go to college or trade school to make it. Hell, you don't even have to be a high school graduate!

Answer 3

1. Take courses in math, science, electronics and mechanical drawing, if offered in high school.

2. Consider taking advantage of military training in the electrical field; many Army and Navy programs in particular offer excellent preparation for aspiring electricians.

3. Contact an organization that sponsors an apprenticeship program, such as The National Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee or the National Electrical Contractors' Association (see necanet.org). Most electricians participate in such programs, which provide at least 144 hours of classroom instruction and 8000 hours of on-the-job training over the course of a 4-5 year apprenticeship.

4. Get your license. Almost all municipalities require electricians to pass a licensing exam that tests their knowledge of electrical theory, the national electrical code, as well as local electronic and building codes.

Answer 4

I would say the first thing you should do is take some classes on the theory of electricity or electrical engineering. When you have acquired a working knowledge of electricity you may apply as an electrician's apprentice. From there you work your way up through journeyman all the way to master electrician.

Answer 5

You are never too old to be an apprentice. Apply for a job as an Apprentice or Helper for a non-union electrical contractor. From this starter level you can work your way up to a Journeyman then to Foreman. Along the way you should be taking classes to learn the National Electrical Code (NEC) and any state & local code requirements. Most contractors are looking for highly motivated employees...something you can't teach. Everything else can be learned.

Answer 6

Your age should not affect any requirements for an apprenticeship or technical college.

Go to trade school or technical college after high school. Some communities offer apprenticeship programs. Check with your state's employment service. Some high school's have tech campus for junior and senior year where you can begin your studies.

Answer 7

2 ways:

1. Find a job as a journeyman apprentice at an electrical company. You might have to join a union, which can be good and bad.

2. Go to a local tech college and take classes. They usually have job referrals after you complete the course work.

Answer 8

You should enroll in some type of school first, such as, a trade school or an apprenticeship program or you can go to school and once you graduate then you can go into your apprenticeship program and begin working while still learning and get paid to do it.you will get paid less, but once you complete that you can move on to your Journeyman's program usually in your current location whereever you live.

Answer 9

Find a local trade school to attend. They usually have adult classes in the evenings. Then get into a business and do what you are comfortable with. Some people just get into the wiring of homes during construction and stay very busy at that.

Answer 10

Are you under 35? Join the Navy and become an aviation electrician. It's fun and exciting and you see the most amazing parts of the world.

Answer 11

Contact your local electricians' union office. They will guide you into the best training track. Oftentimes, unions have apprenticeship programs for training people to be electricians, plumbers, etc. Look them up in the yellow pages.