Electrician Training
Career Overview
Electricians install, maintain, and repair electrical power, communications, lighting, and control systems in homes, businesses, and factories.
Updates & News
Effective February 7, 2020, ALL hours for Work Experience and for Classroom Training will have a 20 year expiration. This will be calculated from when the applicant first commenced their schooling. The 6-9 year rule is now replaced with this new language.
APPROVED CLASS FOR THE VETERAN’S EDUCATION BENEFITS®
The Veteran or other eligible beneficiary must provide a Certificate of Eligibility (VA form 22-1990) or Statement of Benefit prior to enrollment. For more information call the Education Call Center at (888) 442-4551.
Assabet After Dark is compliant with Section 103 and ensures that any covered individual will receive the same resources and financial options as non-veteran students.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill
Labor Statistics
$ 56000
2020 Median
Yearly Salary
1 %
Projected growth
from 2019-2029
(much faster than average)
0
Number of jobs, 2019
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Electricians
Journeyman Electrician
According to the Massachusetts State Board of Examiners, before you take the Journeyman’s State Licensing Exam you must complete:
- 8,000 Hours of Employment (approximately 4 years) as an Apprentice under the direct supervision of a holder of a MA Class B Journeyman’s License
- 600 Hours of Classroom Instruction in Electrical Code and Theory from an approved school based on the current National Electric Code
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Master Electrician
According to the Massachusetts State Board of Examiners, before you take the Master Electrician State Licensing Exam you must complete: Assabet After Dark offers the 150-hour Master Electrician classroom instruction during our fall semester only. Registration for the Master Electrician course opens in mid-July with classes starting in September.
- 1 year as a Massachusetts Journeyman Electrician
- 150 Hours of Classroom Instruction
Testimonials
What Our Electrician Graduates Say
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Instructor Advice to Prospective Students
If you are signing up for the class to advance in a segment of Electrical Study that is not related to obtaining your Electricians License, it is important to understand that each module is geared toward an individual obtaining the license. The class is not a substitution for college courses in Electrical Theory.
Participating in the class requires a commitment, attendance and punctuality matter as evidenced by the Written Agreement with the state. Classes are offered in English.
Becoming an electrician opens so many opportunities and specialty paths that lead to a life-long rewarding career. Positions and opportunities range from being part of a Business at a trade level through to middle Management, Engineering roles or owning and running your own business.
What’s more, within the electrical industry many electricians select a specialty that they focus on whether it is Building and Construction, Green Energy/Solar, Automation, Manufacturing, Electrical Instructor, Mining, Energy or Water supply industries, Substation and Electrical Inspector.
The electrical industry is always changing with new technologies, so if you’re looking for a career that is flexible and challenging, being an electrician is a life-long rewarding career.
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