• Excellent numerical skills
• Accuracy & attention to detail
• Can learn & apply shop principles to practical problems
• Can visualize from drawings & compare real objects to pictures
• Can complete a variety of tasks in a limited time & work within set standards
• Can assess quality & make decisions based on experience

Salary Range:

Related Occupations:

• Electricians
• Electrical repairers
• Electrical power line workers
• Broadcast technicians
• Radio & TV repairers
• Heating & cooling systems mechanics

Electricians install wiring and electrical equipment in buildings and maintain electrical equipment such as generators, lighting systems and machinery for production. They make emergency repairs and do preventive maintenance. Electricians generally specialize in construction, maintenance or repairs.

Experience:
Electricians must complete four years of training, or an apprenticeship in electricity. To get a state license, self- employed electrical contractors must have four years of journeyman experience, pass a written exam, and purchase a license bond.

Skills - Knowledge of:

• Electricity & electronics
• Electrical drawings
• Basic mechanics
• Use & maintenance of electrical tools & equipment

Employment Outlook:
Stable growth is expected for electricians for the next decade, with 48,900 employed in California and 20,430 openings. Job opportunities will be tied to demand for new construction and manufacturing. Apprenticeships will be very competitive.

Where the Jobs Are:

• Construction
• Communications
• Government & military
• Factories & offices
• Car, ship, machinery companies
• Utility companies
• Self-employment

Training Available:
San Diego City College:
Professor Michael Brown, mbrown@sdccd.net
Telephone 619-388-3565
 

Professor Michael Brown, mibrown@sdccd.net   | Telephone 619-388-3565