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Learn Basic Electrical Skills by ashelyrosa: 12:21pm On Sep 13, 2019
The contribution of technical works is immense in our daily living. We cannot think a day without the service of technical people. Skilled people have kept up the essential services of our daily life through their labor. Electrician one of them and here we are presenting, how to learn basic electrical skills?
On the other hand, these services are creating employment for interested people. Skilled people are aa blessing for us and potential resources of a country. Electrical service is one of the emergency services of our daily life, So, an electrician must have enough knowledge about his work, because a skilled electrician can provide the proper services
Here, we will discuss briefly all about learning basic electrical skills. I hope, those people will be benefitted who want to be an electrical professional.

Electrician Training
Electrician training is a specialized education system, which involves obtaining an electronic certificate or career diploma through a trade school or vocational and technical school.

The contribution of training to skill development is immense. Training required at various stages in the workplace, especially when introducing new technology and innovation in a skilled trade. Therefore, training is an ongoing process of skill acquisition.

Electrician Training Objectives
All training sets some objectives, so that after the training, the trainee can obtain specific skills. Electric training has some common goals, which includes all types of electrician training.

Some focusing objectives are;
• To increase confidence
• Provide basic electrical knowledge to advance.
• Provide the latest technological knowledge
• Increase individual and collective production
• Create a sense of responsibility towards the organization and the work
• Understand the work environment
• Share experience with troupers
• Understand consumer needs and services
• To inform about the workplace and personal safety
• Change Behavior
• Understand commercial trading

List of Electrician Training Methods

• Classroom Lectures.
• Practical knowledge
• Visual presentation
• Technology-Based Learning.
• Practical tools use.
• Case Studies.
• Role-Playing.
• Project Building.
• On-The-Job Training.
• Apprenticeship program.

Electrical Training Programs
Electrical skills and training are interdependent. Electrical key skills can be achieved through electrical skills training programs. Established electrical training methods are as follows:

Institutional Courses:
Specialized educational courses are essential to building up a career in any trade. Many trade schools are providing different types of courses include basic electrical course to advance level courses. The duration of the courses is determined by varying the level of learning.
Indeed, all courses curriculum enriched to provide basic and detail electrical knowledge. Moreover, the courses contain classroom lecture, practical classes, case study, project presentation, group project works, industrial visit, internship, etc.
Such structured courses are proficient to delivers enough trading knowledge and practical orientation to a newbie.

Online Electrical Training Courses:
Online electrical courses becoming more popular to the new generation. Because, it has some benefits likewise; learning at home, flexible timing, audio, and video lesson, location doesn't fact, low cost, etc.
Many well-known institutes are offering online electrical courses. The employed person also can join online electrical training. If you have basic electrical concepts, then online courses bring huge benefits. Sometimes some institute offers some specific free online electrical training.

Internship Program:
Internship programs are very effective for electrical trade courses. A trainee can learn enough practical knowledge and get working experiences through the internship program. After classroom study, most of the institute provide internship for practical orientation.
Indeed, the electrical internship is most important to reach industrial knowledge and skills. So that after internship a trainee may capable to start electrical jobs.

On the job training Program:
On the job training is a popular training method provided at the workplace. During the on-the-job training, the trainee can familiar with the working environment and become a part of the work. The trainee also gets practical experience by using different types of machinery and tools under an expert's supervision.
Certainty, on job training, is an important part of electrician training. A trainee gets enough opportunity to learn the electrical works.

Electrical Apprenticeship:
Electrician apprenticeship is a profession pathway where a trainee can learn and earn at the same time. The electrical apprenticeship programs include structured learning through on the job training and gets paid from the beginning.
Moreover, electrical apprentice skills support you start a career and the electrician apprentice salary is a supplementary inspiration for trainees.
Certainly, the apprentice program it's a great start of commercial electrical works. There are many organizations provided the electrician apprentice programs to build skilled electrician.

Electrical Technician Licensing Courses:
Some institutes provide electrical technician licensing preparation courses. These courses are helpful for those, who have basic electrical knowledge but need some preparation to overcome the electrical test certificate.


Type of electrical work
There are various types of electrical works are available but according to the category of works, electrical works are generally two types.
1. Electrical Installation work
2. Repair and maintenance work

Type of electrical services
Domestic/ Home electrical services:
This type of electrician works mainly for household electrical needs. Home electrician jobs include new house electrical installations, rewiring, a power outlet, additional outlet, line extension, circuit breakers, CCTV, Alarm systems, Upgrading old and inactive system, etc. Domestic electrician mainly works on consumer's requirements basis.

Commercial electrical services:
Generally, commercial electrician works on commercial premises likely; Mall, office building, commercial establishment, amusement park, etc. Their services include design and Installation of 1phase and 3phase Electrical Systems, Computer and WIFI networking, Security alarm system installation, Automated Gates, elevator, Centrale air conditions, etc. Installation and maintenance both are commercial electrician working area.

Industrial electrical services:
Industrial electrical services mainly heavy-duty electrical works that include, 1phase and 3phase Equipment's, Industrial power line design, heavy machine power distribution, Automation system, power backup system, Safety, and security alarm system, etc. Installation and 24 hours' maintenance also part of industrial electrical services.
types of electricians and their salaries
Type of Electrician
Apprentice Electrician
Electrician apprentices support electricians in the maintenance and repair works of electrical systems. They mainly assist and perform with the experts.
Apprentice electrician's duties are to assist electrician, complete maintenance, complete installations, learn procedures, etc.

Journeyman Electrician
Journeyman electricians are one rank above of apprentice and one rank below of master electricians. The experienced electricians who, having completed thousands of hours of apprenticeship training and perform electrical installation and repair work.
Also, they are capable of Install and service electrical equipment, troubleshoot, promote and maintain safety standards, complete and maintain paperwork, train and mentor apprentices.

Master electricians
The master electricians are experienced professionals and the key person for any electrical installation or maintenance project. Their prime duties are electrical systems design and installation, repair electrical systems, and train subordinates, etc.

5 Common Electrical Technician Skills
what are the basic electrical skills? It's a common quarry. Electrical skills list can be long but here we mentioned 5 common skills. These skills help all electrical technician to succeed.
1. Mechanical Skill: Sound knowledge to understand electrical mechanical functions.
2. Reading Comprehension: Understand the electrical design, basic electrical symbols, and their meaning.
3. Problem Solving Skills: Recognize the electrical faults and solve instantly.
4. Business Skills: Business Skills means, how to provide commercial services.
5. Customer Service Skills: Understand consumer needs and serve them with satisfaction.

How to Become an Electrician?
How to become an electrician? It's a very common question. There are some processes to becoming an electrician, I hope the following tips will help you become a skilled electrician.

1. Earn a general high school diploma or equivalent
2. Attend a training program at a trade school or vocational college
3. Apply for an apprenticeship
4. Register as an electrician trainee or apprentice.
5. Complete your apprenticeship
6. Get licensed or certified by the authority.
7. Start a job or own business

Conclusion:
Indeed, learning electrical skills is a continuous process. So, if anyone wants to acquire this skill, he has to follow this process. A successful career helps people succeed in life. Electrical technician is a great profession, that has to provide service to people on a regular basis.
Therefore, an electrician has to be highly skilled to ensure optimal customer satisfaction. Thank you for your interest and for reading this article. If you would like read related articles and blog, please visit Tools Arcade
Best wishes.

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