ProgramCIP 46.0302
Electrician
A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to install, operate, maintain, and repair electric apparatus and systems such as residential, commercial, and industrial electric-power wiring; and DC and AC motors, controls, and electrical distribution panels. Includes instruction in the principles of electronics and electrical systems, wiring, power transmission, safety, industrial and household appliances, job estimation, electrical testing and inspection, and applicable codes and standards.
Definition from U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics (CIP 2020).
Also called Construction Electrician, Industrial Electrician.
Leads to
4 jobsKnowledge those jobs draw on
- Building and Construction2 of 4
- Administration and Management2 of 4
- Mechanical2 of 4
- Public Safety and Security2 of 4
- Customer and Personal Service2 of 4
- English Language2 of 4
- Transportation1 of 4
- Computers and Electronics1 of 4
- Telecommunications1 of 4
How many of the linked jobs rate the area important (O*NET importance 3.5 or more out of 5).