⚡ Scope of the Electrician Trade

The Electrician Trade is one of the most important and job-oriented trades in the ITI sector. It focuses on electrical wiring, equipment maintenance, power systems, and safety procedures.

🔧 What an Electrician Learns

An electrician trainee learns:

  • 💡 Basic Electrical Concepts – Current, voltage, resistance, power, etc.

  • 🧰 Wiring Techniques – Domestic, commercial, and industrial wiring.

  • 🔌 Electrical Machines – Motors, generators, transformers.

  • 🛠️ Maintenance Skills – Repair and servicing of electrical equipment.

  • 🧯 Safety Measures – Fire protection, first aid, and proper handling of tools.

  • 📈 Installation Work – Fitting and setting up electric systems in homes and factories.

  • 🔍 Testing & Troubleshooting – Finding and fixing electrical faults.

🏭 Where Can Electricians Work?

After completing the ITI course, electricians can work in:

  • 🏠 Residential Buildings

  • 🏢 Commercial Offices

  • 🏭 Factories and Industries

  • 🚉 Railways

  • 🏥 Hospitals

  • ⚙️ Power Plants and Substations

  • ✈️ Airports and Large Facilities

💼 Job Opportunities

Electricians can get jobs as:

  • 👷 Electrician Technician

  • 🔧 Maintenance Electrician

  • ⚙️ Machine Operator

  • 🏗️ Wireman or Lineman

  • 🏭 Industrial Electrician

  • 🔋 Electrical Panel Builder

They can also work in Government Departments, Private Companies, or start their own business as a self-employed electrician.

🎯 Career Growth

With experience and further training, electricians can grow into:

  • 🧑‍🏭 Supervisors

  • 🧑‍🏫 Instructors

  • 🧑‍💻 Technicians

  • 👨‍💼 Electrical Engineers (after further study)