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 __ ELECTRICIAN __

1. How much do you get paid? Pay for electricians varies, but most usually earn between $35,000 and $60,000 a year.
 * Apprentices may start out on the minimum training rate or the minimum wage. Pay increases as they pick up skills or complete unit standards. At the end of their four-year apprenticeship, most earn $18 to $20 an hour ($37,440 to $41,600 a year).
 * In their first two years after completing their apprenticeship, electricians earn about $22 an hour ($45,760).
 * With three to five years' experience, electricians usually earn $25 an hour ($52,000).
 * With six or more years' experience, electricians usually earn $27 to $32 an hour ($56,160 to $66,560).
 * Experienced electricians working in specialist fields can earn $80,000 or more.

2. What do I need to have to be an Electrician? Most electricians start by becoming apprentices. As apprentices, they learn on the job by watching and listening to experienced workers. They also take classes about electricity. They get paid while they learn. After 3 to 5 years, they are fully trained and can work on their own. Apprentices start with easy tasks like drilling holes. Later, they learn to connect wires and draw electrical diagrams. After they finish an apprenticeship, many electricians take more classes. They might learn more about telephone lines, computer lines, and other kinds of special wiring. Most electricians also need a license from the county where they work. To become an apprentice, most people need a high school diploma or a G.E.D. They also need to pass a skills test about math and science.

3. Where can I work? Laser Electrical. The sources I used to find this information. List these in order of usefulness 1. Google 2. Wikipedia 3. www.careers.govt.nz 1. About the job Summary Task and Duties Electricians may do some or all of the following: Skills and Knowledge Electricians need to have:
 * install electrical wiring and equipment
 * repair or replace electrical wiring, parts and equipment
 * study and interpret wiring diagrams and floor plans
 * test electrical work for safety
 * keep records of the problems they find with electrical equipment and the servicing they carry out
 * prepare quotes for clients and keep a record of work done.
 * knowledge of electrical theory
 * knowledge of electrical legislation, codes, and standards of practice
 * knowledge of how to install electrical wiring and fixtures
 * the ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams and floor plans
 * basic maths and physics skills
 * knowledge of safety procedures and first aid.

Personal and physical qualities Electricians need to be:
 * accurate and methodical
 * practical and logical
 * able to work well independently or in a team
 * safety-conscious
 * good at problem-solving.

2. About the qualifications and conditions Working conditions usually work regular hours, but may have to work weekends and be on call work on buildings that are under construction, being repaired or altered. They may also work at power stations, substations and other places where high voltage equipment is being used.

Pay and progression Pay for electricians varies, but most usually ear between $35,000 and $60,000 a year. __ 1. What would you enjoy about this job? What would I not enjoy about this job? __ I would enjoy a lot of the job, especially the physical side of things. __ 2. How do I rate my interest in this job now? (Very high, high, low, very low) __ I rate this job very high. __ 3. How well would this job match my qualities, skills, values and interests? __ Very well, i just need a bit more knowledge. __ 4. What would I need to do to develop the knowledge, skills and qualities needed? __ To do well in science and maths. Also i will need an apprenticeship. __ 5. How is this job likely to change over time? What would that mean for me? __ I would earn more money and get more experienced.