Electrician

An electrician is a tradesman specializing in electrical wiring of buildings and related equipment. Electricians may be employed in the construction of new buildings or maintenance of existing electrical infrastructure. In most countries, the job of an electrician is a regulated trade for safety reasons, requiring testing, registration, or licensing. They are usually required to serve an apprenticeship lasting from 3 to 5 years under the general supervision of a Master Electrician and usually the direct supervision of a Journeyman Electrician. Schooling in electrical theory and electrical building codes is usually required to complete the apprenticeship program. A Journeyman electrician is a well rounded craftsman trained in all phases of electrical construction installation in various building styles and maintenance of equipment after installation. A Master Electrician must first be a Journeyman and usually has a minimum of two years more experience and has to pass further testing. A Master Electrician is further trained in layout, estimation, and design of electrical installations.

See also

• Building code
• Circuit breaker
• Circuit breaker panel
• Domestic AC power plugs and sockets
• Electricity
• Electric light
• Electric switch
• Electrical wiring
• Fire safety
• Industrial & multiphase power plugs & sockets
• Lineman (occupation)
• National Electrical Code (US)
• Power cable
• Power cord
• Residual-current device
• Three-way circuit
• Wire

Tools of the trade

• Multimeter
• Wire stripper