Electrician Schools in Alabama



Electrician schools in Alabama offer students training courses and apprenticeship opportunities to prepare them for a career as a licensed electrician. The Bureau of Labor and Statistics estimates the career field will increase at least 12% by 2018. Alabama electrician schools typically offer associate’s degrees and certificate programs. Most electricians learn through a combination of on-the-job training and classroom instruction. Local unions such as the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) partner up with local chapters of the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) and area community colleges to form training partnerships. Courses offered include blueprint reading, National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements, occupational safety, commercial wiring, residential wiring, and industrial electricity.

Some students take an electrician training program before seeking an apprenticeship and then begin their training at a higher level. Most states require students to pass a licensing exam that tests their knowledge about electrical theory, local and state codes, and the NEC. The Alabama Electrical Contractors Board oversees the licensing procedures and exam for the state of Alabama.