# data[].attributes.headline
What one needs to a licensed electrician

# data[].attributes.subject
What one needs to a licensed electrician

# data[].attributes.body
High School diploma, To finish a period as a apprentice, Obtain a journey man license.

However one can attempt to obtain their masters license(higher qualification/credibility)

# data[].attributes.headline
what school/ higher learning is needed? 

# data[].attributes.subject
what school/ higher learning is needed? 

# data[].attributes.body
After High School one will have to go to trade school to learn the basic and gain apprenticeship opportunities

# data[].attributes.body
P: Pay, benefits, job security/ job opportunities, low cost entry

N: Odd working hours, physically demanding, working areas may be cramped or not ventilated well.

# data[].attributes.body
Salaries very. Due to if your still learning you wont get paid, apprentices may get paid but not alot. Once your licensed you will get paid.

Journey man make 61k yearly

Those who are masters can earn up to 122.5k per yearly

# data[].attributes.body
Usually one will work 5 days per week, but again depending if your independent, working for a company or still learning.

Working 8 hours per day, usually 9-5 shift. Weekly 40 hours per week consistently

# data[].attributes.body
Some electricians are independent so they are on call, 24/7.

Those who work for a company will have their normal 8 hour shifts.

Usually they go to the site, put on the protective gear while being told the daily tasks. Wether that is repearing, installing or just analyzing to see what the problem might be.

# data[].attributes.body
If one is independent, they can choose when to work as they are on call not forced to work a schedule.

(priv employers): will usually have 10 days paid leave for one year of service. 14 days for 5 years. 17 days for 10 years. 20 days for 20 years of service.

For holidays it varies depending on your employer.

# data[].attributes.body
This a very physically demanding job, as you work alot but also have to carry things or use your body alot. As most blue collar jobs, it can be tiring due to the weather conditions or work area conditions.

# data[].attributes.body
Yes, you can create your own business. This means you are your own boss being able to gain all the profit.

However like mentioned before one can obtain their master license. Theres also hierarchy opportunities, as supervisor or even project management.

# data[].attributes.body
No cost entry, meaning no debt you have for a while or your whole life like those who graduate college.

Well pay and benefits, they are both extremely well and better than most jobs.

Alot of job opportunity, this is because everyone needs electricians.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Why You Should Become an Electrician in 2024