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Electricians

Education & Credentials

Educational Requirements

Vocational training

Education level attained (national data)

Education Level Attained (national data)
Education Level Attained	Percentage of workers in this occupation
Less than high school diploma	8.3
High school diploma or equivalent	37.5
Some college, no degree	31.1
Associate degree	15.2
Bachelors degree	6.9
Masters degree	0.9
Doctoral (Ph.D) or professional degree	0.1

Work Experience and Training Requirements

Nationally, this career typically requires:

No related work experience for entry.
Apprenticeship to become competent.

Related Short-Term Training (Courses)

Electrician

Majors

Click on any of the Majors listed below to find out more about preparing for this career.

Electrical and Power Transmission Installers

Transfer Options

Enrolling in a community college can be a great place to start your four-year degree. While all 31 Minnesota State community colleges, technical colleges and universities offer all or part of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (a 40-credit package of general education courses accepted for transfer to other state colleges and universities, the University of Minnesota, and some private colleges and universities), not all two-year colleges offer degrees intended to transfer to a four-year bachelor's degree.

If you plan to transfer to obtain a four-year bachelor's degree, it is important to know which degree path is right for you:

Associate of Arts (AA) degrees offered at community colleges are designed to transfer into liberal arts four-year majors.
Associate of Science (AS) and Associate of Fine Arts (AFA) degrees offered at community and technical colleges transfer into specific four-year majors and will likely require completing additional general education courses at a university.
Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degrees offered at technical and community colleges are not designed to transfer. They lead to immediate entry into the workplace.
Diplomas and certificates offered at technical colleges are not designed to transfer. They lead to immediate entry into the workplace.

Talk to a transfer specialist as early as possible to determine the best associate degree for your goals. Be sure to review your Degree Audit Report (DARS) each semester to best prepare for transfer. Get more help understanding transfer using the tools below.

Visit Transferology to see if your courses will transfer.
Search Articulation Agreements to find formal transfer agreements between schools.

Apprenticeship

A registered apprenticeship is a structured way of learning a skilled occupation, craft, or trade. It combines on-the-job training and classroom instruction.

View the recent 13 apprenticeship(s) for this occupation.

Certifications

Certifications are examinations that test or enhance your knowledge, experience or skills in an occupation or profession.

View certifications related to this career.

Licenses

Licenses are knowledge and skill credentials that are legally required in some careers.

This occupation requires a license.

Apprenticeship Registration
Electrical Contractor Class A
Electrical Contractor Class B
Electrical Installer Class A
Electrical Installer Class B
Journeyman Electrician Class A
Journeyman Electrician Class B
Maintenance Electrician
Master Electrician Class A
Master Electrician Class B
Power Limited Technician
Technology Systems Contractor
Unlicensed Individual (Electrical Worker, Elevator Constructor and Power Li

Helpful High School Courses

Examples of helpful classes that help you prepare for this career:

Accounting
Algebra I and II
Blueprint Reading
Business Computer Applications
CAD Design
Drafting

Electronics
Geometry
Physics
Technical Writing
Trigonometry
Woodworking

In Minnesota, your school may have developed a Program of Study in this career area. A Program of Study is an academic and career plan developed by your high school to help move you towards a career and college path. A Program of Study can help you:

Select high school classes that prepare you for college and getting a job
Understand how the classes you're taking in high school lead to a career
Identify extra-curricular activities that are related to your career interest
See what classes at your school offer early college credit that will save you time and money towards your college expenses
Graduate from high school prepared for your next step toward the career you choose

Learn more about Programs of Study at your high school.

This page includes information from the O*NET 24.2 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA.

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