Electrician is a certified trade. The average study period is four years, including vocational training, during which the progress of the workplace studies is recorded in an electronic logbook.
The studies entail increasing the knowledge and skills required for wiring, installation and connection of electrical equipment, measurements, monitoring and maintenance of electrical equipment. It is possible to have skills acquired in the labour market evaluated.
Electrical studies have been taught at Tækniskólinn, Fjölbrautaskólinn í Breiðholti, Fjölbrautaskóli Suðurnesja, Fjölbrautaskóli Suðurlands, Fjölbrautaskóli Vesturlands, Fjölbrautaskóli Norðurlands vestra, Verkmenntaskólinn á Akureyri, and Verkmenntaskóli Austurlands.
Basic studies in electricity have also been covered by Framhaldsskólinn í Vestmannaeyjum and Menntaskólinn á Ísafirði.
Applicants must have completed compulsory education in accordance with the National Curriculum Guide for Compulsory Schools. See more on the school’s website.
The program has been credit-worthy at the Student Education Fund (Menntasjóður námsmanna). Trade unions often provide scholarships for study. Get more information from your union.
The electrical study program is divided into general theoretical subjects, specialties and vocational training. The first two years cover joint basic studies in electrical disciplines, followed by specialization in electrical studies.
There are two paths available in the study program. On the one hand, there is a vocational training path where students take more subjects in school than in the field, in which the vocational training is 24 weeks. On the other hand, there is a contractual apprenticeship where trainees sign a contract with a master and take subjects there – a total of 48 weeks of vocational training.
The student makes a study agreement with a master in the subject where the internship takes place.
After completing studies and vocational training, it is possible to take a journeyman’s examination that entitles you to work in the field as well as admission to studies for a master craftsman’s exam or electrical technology. It is also possible to complete additional studies for a matriculation examination.
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