Electrician Schools in Florida

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Electrician schools in Florida offer training programs that teach the skills required to become a certified electrical worker. Electricians are still trained through apprenticeship programs that combine classroom instruction and on-the-job training. Most apprenticeships at electrician schools in Florida are four years. Apprentices are usually paid between 30%- 50% of the rate of a licensed electrician. The average classroom training is 150 hours per year and 2,000 hours of hands-on training. Safety is a key component of most programs as the occupation can potentially be very hazardous. Students take courses in National Electrical Code (NEC) standards, blueprint reading, AC theory, residential wiring, commercial and industrial wiring, and occupational safety.

Electricians usually focus on creating electrical systems or maintaining them. They work in a variety of settings such as construction, schools, industrial building, factories, and government facilities. The occupation is expected to increase 12% through 2018, slightly faster than the average occupation. The median 50% of electricians earn $17- $30 an hour. Licensing is overseen by the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation.