How many years do you have to spend in university or college qualify for a electrician job?

You don't need a four-year university or college degree to become an electrician. Electrician training typically happens through:

* Apprenticeships: These are on-the-job training programs combined with classroom instruction. They usually take 4-5 years to complete.

* Trade schools or vocational schools: These offer shorter programs (often 1-2 years) focusing specifically on electrical training, but you'll often still need further apprenticeship experience to become fully licensed.

After completing your training (apprenticeship or trade school), you'll need to pass a licensing exam to legally work as an electrician. The specific requirements vary by location (state/province/country).