The Duties And Responsibilities Of An Electrician

By George Stevens


Electricians are professionals who have skills and specialization in the electrical wiring of various structures and pieces of equipment including stationary machines and buildings. The work of electricians involves working on old as well as new projects. New sites are workplaces where there is not preexisting electrical components laid down. Thus, the wiring is fresh. On the other hand, old sites already have preexisting wiring that only needs to be repaired or maintained. To be a good electrician one should possess excellent practical skills and ability to follow technical plans.

Certain professional and academic qualifications are needed for one to start working in electrotechnical field. In the United Kingdom, one of the entry requirements is an industry-recognized level 3 qualification. Qualifications can be earned as one continues with their job. Specialization is a specific area in this field is also possible if one undertakes further training. There are many fields of specialization in which one may specialize. They include mobile platforms, water vessels, environmental technology systems, and airplanes.

Electrotechnical apprenticeship offers of the most sure ways of entering this field. However, it apprenticeship is combined with on-work skills and college training, one becomes better placed to get better job opportunities and salary. To become fully qualified, one needs two to four years of training. Local job markets dictate what kind of apprenticeship training programs are available.

There are part-time and full-time training courses offered at local colleges which one can take to qualify to work in this industry. Training covers many areas including industry safety and health and basic electrical theory. Learners acquire a lot of practical skills while studying in college. Basic college training can serve as a starting point for acquiring higher levels of qualifications.

Electricians work in a wide range of areas. As part of their job, they install, inspect, and test equipment for optimal performance. They also troubleshoot electrical problems and fix them when they are found. There are different categories of workers in the electrotechnical career. Some of categories are highway systems, maintenance, machine repair and rewind, electrotechnical panel building, and installation electricians.

Those specializing in installations install various systems like lighting, power, fire protection, and data network in sports stadiums, workplaces, homes, shops and forms of structures. Maintenance specialists have to do regular inspection of systems to ensure their safe and efficient performance. Highway systems electricians install and manage street lights and traffic management systems.

Basically, electricians work from Monday to Friday covering over 37 hours a week. They always have to work overtimes and night shifts are common. Jobs change very frequently, hence the workers have to travel a lot. It is possible to spend days or even weeks away from home. One should have a driving license and a car to be able to move without trouble.

Working with heights is typical in this line of work. Workers often use ladder, scaffoldings and other devices to reach where they need to work. Salary one earns is usually dependent on the employer, level of education, and experience. Income is regulated by certain bodies. There are also nationally set rates that cover travel expenses, travelling time, and accommodation costs.




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