Journeyman Electrician

Exam

State exam

Education

Specific course

Experience

Experience

Background check

Specific type of conviction prohibited

Journeyman Electricians work under the supervision of a master electrician. They must be able to install and maintain electrical materials and equipment in and on buildings, structures, and premises. They must have thorough knowledge in the use of electrical testing equipment and procedures to check for defective or faulty electrical systems and to check electrical systems for conformance with safety and performance standards. They must have knowledge of electrical codes, standards, rules, and regulations of the electrical industry. They must be proficient in the use of various tools used in the electrical industry and be able to perform in all phases of the electrical industry such as new installations, repair of electrical materials and equipment, testing of electrical materials, equipment and systems and maintenance of electrical materials and equipment. Requirements: 1. Applicants who have completed a 4-year electrical construction apprenticeship program approved by the U. S. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship and Training must have: a. a “Notice of Apprenticeship Committee Action – Released for Test/Completion” form from the applicant’s training program and approved by the Arkansas Department of Career Education. Or b. if the applicant completed an apprenticeship program in another state, certification from the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship and Training or the state agency responsible for oversight of apprenticeship programs of completion. 2. Applicants who have not completed a 4-year electrical construction apprenticeship program approved by the U.S. Department of Labor , Office of Apprenticeship and Training must have 8 years (16,000 hours) of electrical construction experience or training approved by the Board. This training or experience may include electrical experience gained in the military. Examination: $80.00 (computerized exam), License fee: $25.00, Renewal fee: $25.00 per year