Last Updated on August 7, 2023 by Vishnu Nambiar
There are so many courses that one may pursue after completing Engineering. One such course that can be pursued after Electrical Engineering is- Industrial wiring training course. This course helps a student specialize in the field of Industrial level wiring process. But is this course really beneficial? What about the ROI (Return on Investment)? Come, let us check out the main advantages that this course offers.
Main advantages of doing wiring course after Electrical Engineering
#1 It helps one acquire new skills
I agree that you might have already come across wiring and its basic concepts during your graduation program. But Industrial wiring is too detailed to be covered well during the graduation program. Most of the times, in Electrical Engineering syllabus, only the basics of wiring techniques are covered.
If it is the details and the little ‘tricks and tips’ of the trade that you want to master, going for a wiring course will be of much help. It will definitely add to your skill set!
#2 It is a good way to become ‘Industry ready’
Being ‘Industry ready’ is something that holds much value these days. Industries value candidates who already possess skills that they otherwise have to ‘teach’ new recruits via training programs.
After pursuing this course, you will possess skills that will help you directly take on important roles within an Industrial plant. And companies love this, since they won’t have to waste much resources towards training you and help you fit into their ‘system’.
#3 Course options are quite flexible-
Usually, such courses are either Diploma or Certificate courses. Though much detailed wiring courses exist too! The point is- you may enroll for such course at a local technical institute.
The duration is also not really long. Most course programs last 6 months (or even less).
#4 There are number of Institutes offering the course-
Don’t think that this is some exclusive course offered only by select few Institutes around the world. Wiring courses are offered by number of Technical Institutes around the world. Local Technical Institutes can be found even in small towns too!
So, finding a good institute should be the last thing to bother you!
#5 It helps you get some hands-on experience-
Engineering programs are too focused on theoretical knowledge these days. Less importance is given to practical know-how.
The sad fact is that most Engineering graduates struggle to deal with the practical aspects when they join core Industry. This lack of practical know-how can be solved to an extent by relying on such courses.
Usually, the technical institutes offering such courses give adequate importance to practical knowledge. This experience will sure come handy in the future.
#6 It helps you remain up to date with the latest developments-
Thanks to the fast paced Technological advancement, the field of wiring is also seeing huge development. I mean, take a look at new wiring materials, techniques etc. It has come a long way and is no longer similar to the old methods and materials.
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Wiring courses, to an extent, will help you get familiar with the latest developments, practices etc. Well, this point, to an extent, depends on the quality of the course and the institute offering the course too! Choose a reputed institute!
These are the main 6 advantages of pursuing wiring course. For Electrical Engineering graduates, this course will surely help them get some much needed ‘edge’ over their counterparts, when it comes to Interviews for jobs.
I am Vishnu Nambiar a career and educational blogger from India. I am also a full time educational consultant having more than 12 years of experience in the educational sector.
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