How to Become an Electrician in Michigan

Electricians can work in homes or businesses.

Becoming an electrician might be the right career choice for you. The primary job of electricians in Michigan is to maintain and repair electrical and power systems. This involves the installation and maintenance of electrical wiring, as well as equipment. Electricians can also specialize in a certain field, such as construction or factory work. The specific requirements for becoming an electrician vary from state to state. If you decide to become an electrician in Michigan, you will be required to receive a license.

Instructions

1. Receive your high school diploma. To enter an electrician's apprenticeship program in Michigan, you need to graduate high school.

2. Enroll in an electrician's apprenticeship program in the state of Michigan. This will give you on-the-job training, as well as classroom instruction in the field. There are several organizations that sponsor apprenticeship programs, including local chapters of the National Electrical Contractors Association, local unions of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, the Independent Electrical Contractors Association, local chapters of the Associated Builders and Contractors and private electrical contracting companies.

3. Complete the apprenticeship program you're enrolled in. In Michigan, programs last about four years and include 144 classroom hours per year and 2,000 hours of fieldwork per year. It's important to complete a program in Michigan because the classroom training will involve learning the specific codes and regulations for electrical work in your state.

4. Contact the Michigan Department of Labor to receive your application license once your training is complete. You will need to prove you have completed your apprenticeship and pass an exam. The exam includes information about Michigan's specific codes and regulations, electrical theory in general and the National Electrical Code. Your fieldwork and classroom instruction will prepare you for this exam.

References

• Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-2011 Edition: Electricians
• Contractors-License.org: Electrician's Licenses