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Electrician Inside Wireman
Electrician Inside Wireman
at ABC Southern California
Los Angeles Catalog
Electricians read blueprints to install electrical systems in factories, office buildings, homes, and other structures. They also install coaxial cable for television or fiber optic cable for computers and telecommunications equipment. Electricians who specialize in residential work install wire and hardware like electrical panel boxes, receptacles, light switches, and electrical light fixtures or replace outdated fuse boxes. Those who work in large factories as commercial electricians install or repair motors, transformers, generators, or electronics controllers on machine tools and industrial robots. They use numerous hand tools, operate power tools, and use electric testing meters.
Electricians must use their athletic capabilities. Eye-hand coordination, manual dexterity, and physical balance are important for climbing ladders or operating power tools. Thanks to safety training programs, employers have greatly reduced accidents on the job. Electricians work outdoors and indoors – working closely with other trades.
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Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes. May install or service street lights, intercom systems, or electrical control systems.
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Admissions
- There are two sets of requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED (Photocopy).
- Social Security Card (An Enlarged Color photocopy).
- Driver’s License (An Enlarged Color photocopy).
- Current K4 DMV Printout (Driving record) (Original) – Must go to your local DMV.
- Official Sealed Transcripts – Indicating one year of high school algebra or one semester of college algebra with a passing grade.
- Once ALL of your paperwork is submitted the next process will begin once it's your turn on the waitlist:
- Aptitude Test–The McGraw-Hill’s TABE (Test of Adult Basic Education) test is administered free of charge. This test contains four sections on the following topics: Reading, Language, Mathematics Computation and Applied Mathematics. Applicants must attain a minimum score of 70%. You have two opportunities to pass the TABE Test. Should you not pass the test on your second try, you will have to wait one (1) year before you can re-apply.
- Oral Interview-Applicants must attain a minimum score of 80%. You have one opportunity to pass the Oral Interview. Should you not pass the Oral Interview, you will have to wait a period of one (1)-year before you can re-apply.
- Orientation – A Six hour Orientation learning about ABC and signing of apprenticeship paperwork.