Fun facts about electricians

You’re getting ready for work, and the lights go off. There’s one business on your mind – MC Power Electrical.

But what many people don’t know, is that this simple, yet complicated profession involves nearly as much training as a doctor.

*Gasps*

 

 

Here are our top 4 facts about electricians:

1. AN ELECTRICIAN IS NEARLY A DOCTOR IN SCHOOL YEARS

When you see that local electrician come over to change the light switch or fix a circuit shortage, just remember that it took him about 6 years (from the classroom all the way through to hands on experience) to know all there is to know about being a professional, licensed electrician. So, you can be sure that he’s full of expertise about all things electrical!

Just like a doctor, electricians have people’s lives in their hands on the daily. When you’re possibly working in dangerous situations in a house or any kind of building, it’s vital to have mastered your craft. Which is why so much skill and understanding is needed.

Furthermore, an electrician can’t just rely on text from a year ago. They have to constantly keep in tune with how technological advancements are shaping the world, and unless he wants to be obsolete, he has to stay on top of those trends.

2. THEY NEED HD VISION

Have you ever gotten into an argument with a friend over what colour an item was?

You’re sure it’s blue. Your friend is adamant it’s grey, and you find yourself in disagreement and doubting the other’s vision.

Electricians must go through a colour test to ensure they’re fit for the job. Despite the years of study and apprenticeship, failing the colour test will hinder the completion of the ritual into transitioning into a licensed electrician.

You wouldn’t want to get a colour-blind electrician to accidentally cut the ‘red wire’ by accident.

3. THEY CAN EARN BIG $$$

Depending on your experience and expertise on a larger scale of electrical work, will be the better paid position in the electrical field.

The best paid electrical work in Australia would be a:

• lighting designer / engineer – approx $60,000 annual
• electrical inspector / estimator / designer / contractor – $70,000 – $140,000 annual
• licensed / construction electrician – approx $80,000 annual
• senior electrical estimator / designer – approx $115,000 annual
• high voltage electrician – approx $125,000 annual
• electrical superintendent – approx $150,000 annual

4. FAMOUS ELECTRICIANS

Elvis Presley

The King didn’t always have music as his plan A. He enrolled in ‘Crown Electric Company’ but dropped out to face the music. Thank God he did. Imagine a world without the King’s song.

Rowan Atkinson

After obtaining top grades in science A levels, Rowan then held a place at Newcastle University, which is where he got a degree in Electronic Engineering and Electrical. He continued on this journey in 1975 at The Queen’s College for the MSc in Electrical Engineering.

Atkinson did after a while, decide to devote his full attention to acting, which clearly paid off for ‘Mr Bean’. He would have made a pretty comedic electrician, though.

Other celebrities on this list include: Liam Cunningham (Irish actor), George Harrison (English musician, singer-songwriter, and music and film producer) and Thomas Edison (American inventor and businessman).

The next time you need a licensed, qualified Gold Coast electrician, be sure to contact MC Power Electrical Solutions on 0432 022 294 for a FREE QUOTE.