ELECTRICAL Credentials
ELECTRICAL Level 1 Apprentice (First Year)
In a non-union electrical apprenticeship program, the training structure is similar to union programs, but the levels may vary slightly depending on the organization or employer. Generally, the program consists of four levels, progressing from beginner to advanced skills. Each level typically takes about one year to complete, with a mix of on-the-job training (OJT) and classroom instruction.
Topics - Beginner
- Basic safety practices (OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification).
- Introduction to electrical theory and National Electrical Code (NEC).
- Basic hand tools, power tools, and materials.
- Simple wiring, circuits, and conduit bending.
- Assisting journeyman electricians with basic tasks.
- Typically 1,500-2,000 OJT hours completed by the end of this level.
Eligibility Requirements
Follow the guidelines from the local regulatory agency in your state to become an electrician. Some states vary by city, county, or region.
- Alabama Electrical Contractors Board
- Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development
- Arizona Registrar of Contractors
- Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing
- California Department of Industrial Relations
- Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies
- Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection
- Delaware Board of Electrical Examiners
- Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation
- Georgia State Board of Electrical Contractors
- Hawaii Board of Electricians and Plumbers
- Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses, Electrical Board
- Illinois - vary by locality
- Indiana - vary by locality
- Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, & Licensing
- Kansas - vary by locality
- Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings, and Construction
- Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors
- Maine Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation
- Maryland Department of Labor, State Board of Electricians
- Massachusetts Board of State Examiners of Electricians
- Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Electrical Section
- Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry
- Mississippi State Board of Contractors - also varies by locality
- Missouri Division of Professional Registration, Office of Statewide Electrical Contractors
- Montana Department of Labor & Industry, State Electrical Board
- Nebraska Electrical Division
- Nevada State Contractors Board - varies by locality
- New Hampshire Office of Professional Licensure and Certification
- New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs, Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors
- New Mexico Regulation & Licensing Department, Electrical Bureau
- New York - varies by locality
- North Carolina State Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors
- North Dakota State Electrical Board
- Ohio Department of Commerce, Construction Industry Licensing Board
- Oklahoma Construction Industries Board, Electrical
- Oregon Construction Contractors Board and Oregon Building Codes Division, Electrical and Elevator Board
- Pennsylvania - varies by locality
- Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training
- South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation
- South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation, Electrical Commission
- Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance, Board for Licensing Contractors
- Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation
- Utah Division of Professional Licensing
- Vermont Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire Safety
- Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
- Washington Department of Labor & Industries
- West Virginia Fire Commission, Office of the State Fire Marshal
- Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
- Wyoming Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety