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  2. National Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee

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    The NJATC developed electrical training curricula for Inside Wireman, Outside Lineman, Voice-Data-Video (VDV), and Residential Wireman programs. Emerging technologies such as photovoltaics (solar power generation), wind power generation and programmable logic controllers (PLCs) are also encompassed in the NJATC curricula, along with codes and ...

  3. Lineworker - Wikipedia

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    Lineworkers repairing electricity distribution lines that supply power to homes. A lineworker (also called a lineman or powerline worker) constructs and maintains the electric transmission and distribution facilities that deliver electrical energy to industrial, commercial, and residential establishments.

  4. Electrician - Wikipedia

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    Electricians were originally people who demonstrated or studied the principles of electricity, often electrostatic generators of one form or another. [2]In the United States, electricians are divided into two primary categories: lineperson, who work on electric utility company distribution systems at higher voltages, and wiremen, who work with the lower voltages utilized inside buildings.

  5. International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers - Wikipedia

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    The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) is a labor union that represents approximately 820,000 workers and retirees [1] in the electrical industry in the United States, Canada, [3] Guam, [4] [5] Panama, [6] Puerto Rico, [7] and the US Virgin Islands; [7] in particular electricians, or inside wiremen, in the construction industry and lineworkers and other employees of public ...

  6. Journeyman - Wikipedia

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    In modern apprenticeship systems, a journeyman has a trades certificate to show the required completion of an apprenticeship. In many countries, it is the highest formal rank, as that of master has been eliminated, and they may perform all tasks of the trade in the area certified as well as supervise apprentices and become self-employed.

  7. Millwright - Wikipedia

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    Millwrights install, maintain, repair and troubleshoot stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment in sites such as factories, production plants and recreational facilities. However, the exact duties of a millwright vary depending on whether they are unionized or not, with union rules typically being more restrictive than non-union ...

  8. Engineering technician - Wikipedia

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    An engineering technician is a professional trained in skills and techniques related to a specific branch of technology, with a practical understanding of the relevant engineering concepts. [1] Engineering technicians often assist in projects relating to research and development , or focus on post-development activities like implementation or ...

  9. Lighting technician - Wikipedia

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    In video, television, and film productions, lighting technicians work under the direction of the gaffer or chief lighting technician who takes their direction from the cinematographer. In live music, lighting technicians work under the lighting director. All heads of department report to the production manager.