Vocational Training Articles

The jobs of a plumber, an electrician, and an HVAC technician have lots in common so it can be really confusing when you need to make your final choice. Essentially, there is a question about which one is a better option. To answer this question, it is important to consider…

Electrical code – it is a set of strict rules that any electrician should know and follow. Also, all electricians should pass an exam that includes questions on electrical code before entering the next licensing level. The electrical code contains standards and rules that refer to the maintenance and repair…

Electrical contracting is a huge industry that has an income of about $130 billion per year. There are about 70 000 electrical contracting firms around the country and they have about 650 000 electrical workers. These companies are responsible for the delivery of electricity and communications to businesses, public facilities,…

Electricians are skilled professionals that should perform some very specialized and dangerous work. As a result, they should be able to meet a whole bunch of requirements and obtain a license if they want to practice their craft legally. There are three main licensing phases for electricians and requirements for…

There are two degrees related to electricity – electrical engineering and electrical technology. As a result, most newcomers get confused and don’t understand the difference. For sure, these degrees have a bunch of differences so we’ve decided to discuss them in this article. Choosing between these options, you need to…

Low voltage electricians are specialists that install, maintain, repair and upgrade wiring and electrical systems in commercial and residential buildings. For the first time, these specialists appeared at the beginning of the 20th century and they installed, maintained, and repaired telephone networks. Nowadays, considering the growth of usage of low…

Speaking of electricians, we usually some trade professionals that are responsible for the installation and repair of wires and electrical systems in various facilities. These specialists usually work with various electrical systems including security, HVAC, computer network, and lighting systems. Nowadays, there are four main categories of electricians. Residential Electricians…

If you want to become an electrician, your first step in your career will be an apprenticeship. During this period, you’ll be able to get a bunch of required knowledge and skills in order to gain some proficiency and work in the sphere you are interested in. Electricians are very…

There are three main stages of licensing for electricians and journeyman licensing is the second one. Most licensing boards use this model (apprenticeship-journeyman-master electrician) for licensing specialists in this sphere. In order to become a journeyman electrician, you need to complete a long-lasting education and practical training as an apprentice. Also,…

Residential electricians are those specialists that can be sure in their professional stability despite the state of economy and job market. Also, considering the housing boom all over the country in recent years, they can expect more working hours and higher payment rates. Residential electricians are especially busy during the…

Master electricians are the most experienced and skillful specialists in the field. This title shows that you’ve spent lots of years working as a residential electrician and improved your skills so you can get a license as a master electrician. It is a big achievement that can increase your salary…