The Electrician profession includes journeymen electricians, master electricians, system contractors and system technicians.
All four professions are regulated by Board of State Examiners of Electricians.
How Long Does it Take to Become Licensed?
In order to become licensed, you will need to complete a program in a Board-approved school and then pass a written and practical exam. Minimum school programs for each profession are:
- Journeyman Electrician
- To sit for for the Journeyman Examination, 600 hours of education are required as a prerequisite
- Master Electrician
- To sit for for the Master Electrician Examination, 150 hours of education are required as a prerequisite.
- Systems Contractor
- To sit for for the Systems Contractor Examination, 75 hours of education are required as a prerequisite.
- Systems Technician
- To sit for for the Systems Technician Examination, 300 hours of education are required as a prerequisite.
For a list of board-approved schools and detailed guidance on the how to obtain a license for these professions, see the documents below. The professional associations in the link below can also offer guidance.