Question:
Who is an electrical technician?
Answer:
An electrical technician is a person who has been trained to put electrical wiring into buildings. In other words the person can be said to be responsible for wiring of houses, shops and buildings generally. He should be supervised by an Engineer, although many of them many act done depending on their experience.
Question:
What does it take to be an electrical technician?
Answer:
Like any other technical job, the learner has to be patient, intelligent and most importantly, careful because it is about electricity which can be very dangerous. If not properly handled with care and patience, apart from the fact that it can lead to damage of electronic gadget in the house, it can also lead to the death of the person involved! It is desirable that the person have a minimum of junior secondary certificate although this is not compulsory. This will enable him to communicate with every type of client in English language.
Question:
Who can be an electrical technician?
Answer:
The job is best suited for males. This is because most of the time they have to do some climbing into the roof or climbing poles. This is easy for males but in the case of female such tasks can become awkward or too stressful.
Question:
How long does it take to acquire the skill?
Answer:
This depends on the intelligence of the person that is involved. But generally, it takes between 3-4 years of apprenticeship for one to fully acquire the skill. Instruments and accessories of an electrical technician
1. Meter: This is used for detecting where exactly the problem is in the gadget. It is also used to determine the amount of voltage coming into the gadget and see if it is appropriate or not.
2.Soldering-iron and Lead: This is used for joining two parts that may have disconnected from each other.
3. Cutting-pliers: This is used for cutting wires.
4. Tester: This is used for checking if there is current flow inside the socket or power outlet.
5. Screw-Drivers: These are used for removing and tightening screws to their appropriate places.
6. Ladder: This is used for climbing either roof or poles as the case may be.
This article was culled from the publications of Deen Communication Limited