Electrical contractors are construction professionals that
specialize in extensive electrical and building services. They usually start
off as construction electricians and afterwards act as electrical contractors
after furthering their studies on building construction, engineering and
financial management among many others. They could work as individuals or
within a business focusing on electrical contracting and estimating. They
present accurate bids to clients utilizing the electrical plans for the building.
Once approved and accepted, electrical contractors will hire other contractors,
sub-contractors and electricians for the electrical inlay and wiring
installation.
Electrical contractors are expected to really have the
qualifications and perform the following tasks:
responsible for understanding the legislation and
regulations of electrical safety
ensure that the certificates of electrical safety are issued
and completed
supervise workers through the entire course of these duties
ensure that the details of the technical and business
aspects of the contract is correct all the time
maintain a listing of names of your licensed workers
has extensive electrical and building services knowledge
at the very least five years of related experience
has proven ability to operate own projects
has effective communication skills
Electrical contractors, irrespective of also obtaining the
skills of an electrician, must be licensed to be able to work in lots of states
in the country. They are also known as a master electrician or even a
journeyman electrician who will need to have the following requirements to be
granted a license to put up a company on electrical contracting:
4 year completed apprenticeship program approved by way of a
federal agency and federally certified state agency and a minumum of one year
of practical hands-on experience
satisfy the definition of a qualified journeyman, complete
at least one year of practical hands-on experience and submit certifications on
both qualifications
includes a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering with
2 years of complete practical hands-on experience
has worked in the field of electrical contracting for at the
least five years
must submit a certification of work experience
However, before working as an electrical contractor and
earning a license, you'll want the qualifications of a master electrician. You
have to learn how to assemble, install and wire the electrical systems in new
useful reference homes and buildings. An electrician's job covers many facets of the
construction of a building which include the lighting, heating, power,
air-conditioning, and refrigeration, among a number of other tasks that use
electrical systems.
As an electrician, your work starts when the building is
partially built, and you need to follow the blueprints and the wiring diagrams.
Additionally, you may also be requested to put in the electronic equipment and
signal communication systems. The various tools employed by electricians
include hand tools such as for example screwdrivers, pliers, knives, hacksaws,
conduit benders, pipe threaders, power tools, and test meters, among many
others.
Contact us
Lumin8 Electrical
Morayfield, 4506 QLD
0406 532 181
The Wall