Electrician Schools in California

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Electrician schools in California offer classroom and on-the-job training to prepare students for a career as an electrical worker. Typical skills taught include electrical basics, commercial wiring, safety precautions, industrial controls, testing equipment and emergency electrical systems. The path to becoming an electrician involves applying for an apprenticeship program. Most programs require the student to have a high school diploma or a GED as well as high enough scores on supplemental aptitude tests. Most apprenticeship programs partner with local unions and colleges to conduct testing and carry out classroom instruction. An apprenticeship lasts approximately four years and includes approximately 600 hours of classroom instruction and 8,000 hours of training done on-the-job while under the supervision of a licensed electrician.

The average electrician earns an hourly wage of $17-$30, with specialty electricians becoming more valuable. Labor statistics indicate the career field will grow 12% through 2018, which is slightly faster than the average growth rate of all occupations. Licensing procedures and regulations are overseen by the California Contractors Licensing Board.