In order to work as an electrician in most states, you will need to get your electrical license. Here’s how to become a licensed electrician: Step 1: Join an apprenticeship and get experience. If you are just getting started, join an apprenticeship program and get formal training. You can find […]

Tip #1 Start Early Register for the electrician license exam and start studying. The sooner you begin studying, the greater your chances to pass. You should plan on spending a total of 60 hours studying time for the electrician exam. If your exam is scheduled for a month from now, […]

If you are preparing to take an electrical licensing exam, you will need to know how to calculate the feeder or service load for a single family dwelling. Refer to section 220.82(A)&(B) in the 2014 National Electrical Code (NEC). Here is a sample problem. Use the optional calculation to find […]

#1: Tons of Career Options. In the electrical world there are many career paths to choose from. You can work as an outside lineman, wire cell towers, work as an industrial control specialist, or install and repair traffic/train signals and outdoor lighting. You can work as a maintenance electrician and […]