Compare Electricians & Wind Turbine Service Technicians District Of Columbia

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Salary

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Electricians $96,900
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Similar skills & knowledge

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Coordination
Changing what is done based on other people's actions.

Building and Construction
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

Troubleshooting
Figuring out what is causing equipment, machines, wiring, or computer programs to not work.

Operations Monitoring
Watching gauges, dials, or display screens to make sure a machine is working.

Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Repairing
Repairing machines or systems using the right tools.

Public Safety and Security
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.

Equipment Maintenance
Planning and doing the basic maintenance on equipment.

Physics
Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub- atomic structures and processes.


skills & knowledge Gaps

These are areas where you might have skill gaps. People working in your selected job generally need higher levels in these skill and knowledge areas than people working in your current job.

Computers and Electronics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Electricians
Electricians
Very Low
Computers and Electronics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Wind Turbine Service Technicians
Wind Turbine Service Technicians
High

Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

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Mechanical Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Electricians
Electricians
Medium
Mechanical Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Wind Turbine Service Technicians
Wind Turbine Service Technicians
Very High

Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

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Engineering and Technology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Electricians
Electricians
Very Low
Engineering and Technology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Wind Turbine Service Technicians
Wind Turbine Service Technicians
Medium

Engineering and Technology
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

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Administrative Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Electricians
Electricians
Low
Administrative Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Wind Turbine Service Technicians
Wind Turbine Service Technicians
Medium

Administrative
Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.

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Education and Training Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Electricians
Electricians
Low
Education and Training Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Wind Turbine Service Technicians
Wind Turbine Service Technicians
Medium

Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

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English Language Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Electricians
Electricians
Low
English Language Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Wind Turbine Service Technicians
Wind Turbine Service Technicians
Medium

English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

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Typical Level Of Training

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Typical level Of training for Electricians
Electricians

High school diploma or equivalent

Typical level Of training for Wind Turbine Service Technicians
Wind Turbine Service Technicians

Postsecondary certificate

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Licensing

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Licensing for Electricians
Electricians

License may be required in District of Columbia

Licensing for Wind Turbine Service Technicians
Wind Turbine Service Technicians

No license found in District of Columbia


Certification

Certifications help you get ahead or qualify for different jobs. You usually have to pass a test to earn one, and then you can show employers that you have the skills and knowledge needed to do well on the job.

Certification for Electricians
Electricians

13 related certifications

Certification for Wind Turbine Service Technicians
Wind Turbine Service Technicians

2 related certifications

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