Professional Regulation, Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training

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Electricians

 

 

Electricians install, connect, test, and maintain electrical systems for a variety of purposes, including climate control, security, and communications. They also may install and maintain the electronic controls for machines in business and industry. Although most electricians specialize in construction or maintenance, a growing number do both.

Electricians work with blueprints when they install electrical systems in factories, office buildings, homes, and other structures. Blueprints indicate the locations of circuits, outlets, load centers, panel boards, and other equipment. Electricians must follow the National Electric Code and comply with State and local building codes when they install these systems.

 
 
An Electrician at Work on Power lines  



Tasks may Include:


Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures, using hand and power tools.

Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.

Construct and fabricate parts, using hand tools and specifications.

Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.

Fasten small metal or plastic boxes to walls to house electrical switches or outlets.

Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes.

Install ground leads and connect power cables to equipment, such as motors.

Maintain current electrician's license or identification card to meet governmental regulations.

 
For more information on the occupation, Electrician, including wages and projected employment,
please visit RI RED, Research & Economic Database.
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RI Department of Labor and Training
Professional Regulations Division

1511 Pontiac Avenue, Cranston, RI 02920
Phone (401) 462-8580
Fax (401) 462-8528
E-mail: profregs@dlt.ri.gov
Sandra M. Powell, Director