Electrician Schools in North Carolina



North Carolina electrician schools offer students apprenticeship training to prepare students for a career as an electrical worker. Common coursework includes overview of electricity, house circuits, electrical distribution, National Electrical Code (NEC), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), conductors, conduit, and insulators, mounting wiring boxes, and commercial wiring. Electricians are trained using the apprentice method because of the hands-on nature of the job. Students can spend up to 10,000 hours over the course of a program out in the field learning from a licensed electrician. Since students do not have to work they are paid a wage for their apprenticeship, which is usually 30%- 50% of what a full-time electrician makes per hour.

The demand for electricians remains relatively strong, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The job market for electrical workers is expected to grow by 12% through 2018. This rate of growth is slightly above the average for all occupations.Approximately 80% of electricians are employed in construction jobs.The median 50% of electricians earn $17-$30 an hour although wages vary by location. The North Carolina State Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors (NCBEEC) handles licensing in the state.


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