Electrician Schools in Louisiana



Most electrician schools in Louisiana use an apprenticeship model of learning that combines classroom teaching along with mentoring from a licensed electrical worker. The typical apprenticeship program is four years. Once a student graduates from the program they take a state certification exam testing their knowledge and skills. The Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC) manages the certification requirements to become an electrical worker. Common classes teach students about residential and commercial wiring, AC theory, electrical safety and hazards, feeder and branch circuits, commercial electrical systems, blueprint reading, industrial wiring and the National Electrical Code (NEC).

Electrician jobs are projected to grow 12% through 2018, fueled by construction demand as well as the upgrading of old electrical systems. Most electricians work in the construction field building new electrical systems or maintaining and repairing current systems. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that the average electrician pay range is $17- $30 an hour.