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Electrical Technician

This course provides an intensive overview of electrical maintenance. You will learn the skills needed to work as an electrical technician, including math, inspection, safety, quality, electrical systems, automation, motor controls, and assembly.

Electrical Technician
$2,260.00 (USD)

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How much does an electrical technician make a year?

Electrical technician training can lead to a high-demand career with rewarding pay. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) states that the average salary for electrical technicians and electronics engineering technicians is $72,800 per year, with opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location, and years of experience.

What is an electrical technician?

Electrical technicians help create, maintain, and repair the electronic components and equipment used in any equipment or device that involves electricity. They also can sometimes work with electricians or electrical engineers or work on site to keep machinery and specialty equipment running correctly.

What are the duties of an electrical technician?

Some of the duties for an electrical technician include:

  • Reading blueprints and technical diagrams to determine the placement of outlets and fixtures
  • Installing wiring, outlets, and controls
  • Maintenance of electrical systems
  • Inspecting transformers and circuit breakers to ensure they are up to code
  • Identifying electrical problems using specialized tools like voltmeters, cable testers, thermal scanners, and ammeters
  • Repairing and replacing wiring and equipment using both power and hand tools
  • Training and directing fellow workers to install, maintain, and repair systems and wiring
  • Following local and state building requirements

What is the difference between engineering technicians and electrical technicians?

Engineering technicians work alongside engineers and technologists to ensure all machinery used to bring a design to life remains functional and working. Electrical technicians work on creating, maintaining, and repairing electrical equipment and components.

What is the difference between an electrical technician and a residential electrician?

An electrical technician works on electrical systems within machinery, specialty equipment, and other commonly used devices while working in a manufacturing environment. A residential electrician installs, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs the wiring in residential buildings.

Are electrical technicians in high demand?

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the demand for electrical technicians is expected to be sustained by the continuing integration of computer and electrical systems. There are also about 84,700 openings for electricians in general projected for each year, on average, over the decade.

Do you get hands-on training?

This electrical technician course provides a wealth of information and training but does not currently include hands-on training or simulations. Due to the in-demand nature of this career, many employers are looking for people that have the applicable knowledge base and let them get hands-on electrical technician training on the job.

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