Electrician Schools in Oklahoma



Electrician schools in Oklahoma provide training programs that teach students to become successful electricians. Electrical work is dangerous and takes time to learn. Unlike may trade programs that can be completed in two years, electrical programs take four years to finish. Most schools use the apprenticeship method of teaching and learning. Students spend thousands of hours learning on-the-job under the guidance of a licensed electrician. Students receive a wage during their apprenticeship that is equivalent to 30-50% of a full time electrician. Course topics include electrical troubleshooting, underground power systems, industrial direct current motors, math for the trades, working with conduit, electrical equipment, electrical blueprint readings, the National Electrical Code (NEC), and Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA).

Graduates must pass a state or local licensing exam before they can work as electricians. The state of Oklahoma is regulated by the Oklahoma State Construction Industries Board. Electricians across the United States average $22.32 an hour, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Successful graduates often land positions as repair electricians or residential electricians within the construction industry.


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