Is being an electrician a good fit for you?
Installs, maintains and repairs wiring, electrical equipment and lights. Follows safety rules for all electrical work.
What the work involves
- Draws sketches or follows plans to decide where wiring and equipment go, meeting building and safety rules.
- Places tubes inside walls and other hidden spaces, then pulls insulated wires through them.
- Works from ladders, scaffolds or roofs to install, maintain and repair wiring and fittings.
- Uses power tools, measuring devices and electrical testers to do the job.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be hands-on and organising. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
What it tends to reward
Compared with other work, this job stands out for:
- Independence. Trusted to decide how the work gets done.
How much training it needs
Apprenticeships and training. Usually vocational training or an apprenticeship. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
Answer quick questions about what you like doing and what keeps you going. We match you with roles from over 900 kinds of work, and you can see if an electrician is one of yours.
Free. About 15 minutes. No account.