Electrician Schools in Kentucky



Electrical schools in Kentucky offer apprenticeship programs that lead to a career as a licensed electrician. Unlike most postsecondary education programs, studying to become an electrician entails spending several thousand hours in the field working under the guidance of a licensed professional. Electricians are trained using apprenticeship programs that utilize classroom training and work experiences. Most apprenticeships take four years to complete. The typical program includes 144 hours of classroom training per year along with 2,000 hours of working out in the field. Common courses include National Electrical Code (NEC), residential wiring, commercial wiring, communication systems, industrial wiring, conduit installation and electrical safety.

Although wages vary greatly from state-to-state, the average licensed electrician makes $22.32 an hour.  There are currently 700,000 electricians employed nationwide, with the vast majority working in the construction industry. The occupation is expected to grow 12% through 2018 according to data released by the United States Department of Labor. Most states require graduates of apprenticeship programs to take a state certification exam to show proficiency. The Office of Housing, Building & Construction oversees licensing of electricians in Kentucky.


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