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The profession of electrician is accessible from several levels. You can work directly in the profession after obtaining your CAP electrician (accessible after the third year of secondary school for a two-year course) or your BCP (brevet de compagnon professionnel) electrical equipment installer. This can be supplemented by a CQP (certificat de qualification professionnelle) attesting to mastery of electrical installation and repair skills. After the CAP level, it is possible to continue your studies to further refine your skills:

• BAC level: Bac pro MELEC (trades in electricity and its connected environments), BP electrician and BTM electrical equipment installer;
• Level BAC+1: MC technician in renewable energy options electrical energy or thermal energy;
• Level BAC+2: BTS FED (fluids, home energy) and BTS electrotechnics

The electrician takes charge of all installation and maintenance work on electrical systems in private homes and businesses. He works on both very low voltage and high voltage connections and knows the standards and safety rules in force. This craftsman regularly installs electrical equipment: lighting, roller shutters, alarms, etc. He determines the right location for the components of the electrical system before proceeding to install electrical panels, cables, wires and sockets. He may also be required to install more complex systems such as a lift or an air conditioning and heating system. In addition to the installation work, they also maintain and prevent electrical equipment and materials, and replace them in the event of failure.

The electrician is called upon to carry out installation work as well as renovation work or to repair and maintain any electrical system and certain appliances. He is often called upon to install electrical panels, sockets and lighting systems, but he is also called upon in the event of a short-circuit or malfunction in the electricity distribution system in the home. He has a number of qualifications that enable him to carry out work to standard.

To find an electrician, it is possible to use an online directory such as StarOfService. You can find many electricians in your region or city and select the one you feel most comfortable with and who can meet your needs. To do this, you just have to follow the instructions on the screen.

There are many different types of work that the electrician carries out. The craftsman's fee will depend mainly on the type of work to be done, but also on other elements such as the complexity of the work and the need to change elements of the electrical system. Generally, electricians charge fees: between €35 and €95/hour, with costs varying according to the type of work:

• Electrical panel: €600 to €2,000 for installation, €300 to €1,500 for upgrading;
• Doorbell: €1,500 for installation and €120 for repair;
• Electrical renovation: 80 € to 120 €/m²;
• Rehabilitation of the electrical network: 90 € to 110 €/m²;
• Circuit breaker (including supply): 130 € to 180 € for a branch circuit breaker, 200 € to 250 € for a differential circuit breaker;
• Installation of equipment: 120 € to 250 € for an aerial, 32 € to 90 € for a light fitting, 60 € to 90 € for an electrical socket, 65 € to 140 € for a switch. Many of the electrician's interventions are standardised in the context of repairs. Thus, it is common for the craftsman to offer fixed prices for electrical repairs, but also for other services:
• Repair: 260 € TTC for an electric heater, 120 € TTC for an intercom, 175 € for an antenna;
• Electrical diagnosis as part of the compulsory property diagnostics: €100 to €190 including VAT.

Before choosing an electrician, it is first necessary to define your needs: construction or renovation, complete or partial installation of the electrical system, etc. Only then can you define the selection criteria: references from clients with whom he has already worked, experience and qualifications (training courses taken), insurance and guarantees (damage to work, delivery time, perfect completion, etc.), compliance with current standards and legislation, etc. Choosing a good electrician also involves drawing up a detailed estimate, which is a guarantee of professionalism. This should contain the start and finish dates of the work, the price including VAT, the payment terms and any penalties for late payment.

• What experience do you have as an electrician?
• What training have you received in the field of electricity?
• Do you have guarantees for the work you do and are you insured?
• Can you provide references from clients you have worked with before?