Term Papers on Electricians

Term Paper Title	Electricians
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# of Pages (250 words per page double spaced)	2.81

Electricians

Electricians are required to perform multiple tasks to fit the needs of today’s people. They install, connect, test, and maintain electrical systems for a variety of purposes, including climate control, security, and communications. Electricians normally will either be involved in construction or maintenance; but whichever they choose they have to stand up to strict guidelines in the National Electric Code and with building codes.
In construction, electricians will work with blueprints to install the electrical systems into the structures. These prints tell them where the wiring will go and where circuits, outlets, load centers, and panel boards will be located. In factories and offices, a type of wiring with a metal covering called conduit is used. This type of wiring holds up better to the factory and office conditions. In lighter construction, plastic covered wiring, known as romex, is allowed and preferred over conduit.
Maintance work varies greaty depending where the electrician is employed. Those who work with residential homes may have to add a new circuit breaker or replace an old fuse box, while those who work in industrial maintenance, may have to do work on a robot or repair motors and generators.
This work can be strenuous at times. They may have to stand for long periods of time on scaffolding or work in cramped positions. They are often at risk to falls, shocks, or cuts. Sometimes electricians have to travel about 100 miles away to get to a job site. Most of them work a standard 40-hour week, overtime may be required at times.
A high school degree is required to be an electrician. Most people learn though by completing a four to five year apprenticeship program. The typical large apprenticeship program provides at least 144 hours of class room instruction each year, and 8,000 hours of on-the-job training over the course of the apprenticeship. Those who do not enter a formal apprenticeship program can begin to learn the trade informally by working as helpers for experienced electricians.
Electricians held about 575,000 jobs in 1996. More than half were employed in the construct...

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