How to Be a Wiring Technician

Scour the classified ads in your local newspaper for available positions as an electrician's apprentice with a nearby electrician company. Ask friends or relatives who are current employees for recommendations. Work on a daily basis as an apprentice -- or an assistant — to certified electricians on professional work sites. Obtaining a position as an electrician's apprentice provides you with immeasurable on-the-job experience. Work for at least two years as an apprentice before moving on to the next steps.

Study the National Electrical Code. Ask your supervisor or fellow professional electricians for study materials or recommendations on study guides to help you build your understanding of wiring. Enroll in wiring technician classes at a nearby community college or technical trade school. Study on a continuous basis while apprenticing.

Contact your state Department of Labor and Industries. Inquire with administrators about scheduling an appointment to take a journeyman's or a master electrician's certification examination. Ask the administrator about state-specific requirements for each certification and about specific study materials. Continue studying until you take and pass the test.

Join the union of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. As of publication, the IBEW provides collective bargaining power and rights for 725,000 electricians around the nation.

Include relevant details about your professional experience and certifications -- as well as your union membership -- on a resume. Apply for a position as a professional technician once you have on-the-job experience and have achieved any necessary certifications for your state. Achieving apprentice experience, certifications and union representation will show an employer that you are a top-notch professional.