Electrician Schools in Nevada



Electrician schools in Nevada offer apprenticeship programs that teach the electrical trade through hands-on learning and classroom instruction. Electricians are trained through the apprenticeship process that takes four years to complete. A typical program is formed through a consortium of electrical unions and contractors, community colleges, trade schools, and electrical training centers. The majority of programs require at least 144 hours per year of classroom training along with 2,000 hours per year of learning on-the-job. Course content can include conduit bending, National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements, commercial wiring and circuitry, code concepts and blueprints, electrical symbols, and safety management.

To apply for an apprenticeship program, students must possess a high school diploma or GED and have acceptable scores on an aptitude test. Competition for admittance into electrician schools in Nevada is keen due to high demand and limited space. Apprentices almost always earn a wage while learning, of up to 50% of what a licensed electrician makes. The average hourly wage of an electrician in the United States is $22.32 according to the Department of Labor. Licensing is overseen by the Nevada State Contractors Board (NSCB).