Construction Electricians also install and connect electrical machinery, equipment controls, and signal and communications systems.

They install many types of switches, conduits, controls, circuit breakers, wires, lights, signal devices, and other electrical components. An Electrician installs fuses or circuit breakers of the proper rating in the incoming and interior circuits to prevent overloading, which causes overheating of wires, appliances, and motors.

In installing wiring, the Construction Electrician uses a mechanical or hydraulic bender to shape conduit (pipe or tubing) so that the conduit will fit the contours of the surface to which it is attached, or within the space allotted. The electrician then pulls insulated wires or cables threw the conduit. The Electrician then connects the ends of the wires or cables to circuit breakers, switch-gear motors, transformers, or other components. When these operations are completed, the Electrician tests the electrical circuits to make sure that the entire system is properly grounded, the connections properly made, and the circuits do not carry excessive current. Wires are spliced (joined) by soldering or other methods.

Requirements:

-All apprenticeship programs require applicants to be physically fit.  In addition, applicants must take an aptitude test and be interviewed by the joint apprenticeship committee before acceptance.

*Where the apprenticeship program has established a formal classroom training course, these are required number of school hours the individual apprentice must attend each year.

For information on all apprenticeship programs, contact the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training, (574)236-8295.