Turn over to learn about careers in the electrical trade

Hired

By contractor

Enroll

in Tech School

2-yr program

Work

8000

hrs

• Register as an

unlicensed

electrician

• Some may

register as

indentured

apprentices

Enter the

Electrical Association’s

Apprentice class (1 night/

wk for 4 yrs); Work 8000 hrs

Work

6000

hrs

• Register as an

unlicensed

electrician

• Some may

register as

indentured

apprentices

Enter the

Electrical Association’s

Apprentice class

(1 night/wk for 4 yrs);

Work 6000 hrs

Hired by Contractor upon completion

Take and pass the JW test

Journeyworker Electrician!

Paths to Becoming aJourneyworker electrician

Master Electrician

Once an electrician has gained one year of experience working as a journeyworker, they are eligible to

test for a master electrician. license. Experience includes planning for, laying out, and supervising the

installation of wiring, apparatus and equipment for light, heat, & power.

An electrician must pass the Master Electrician exam to receive their Master’s license.

Once an individual receives their master electrician license, they could become an electrical contractor.

Additional licensing and regulations apply to starting a business.

Possible careers

to name a few. . . industrial Electrician, maintenance Electrician, Construction Electrician, Outside Lineman,

Solar Power Technician, Telecommunications installer, Security and Fire Alarm System Installer, Electrical

sales and estimating, Project Manager, HVAC, Electrical Inspector, Highway Systems Electrician, Building

Automation Technician.

Call the Electrical Association for More Information

We want to help you get started!

800 - 829 - 6117

Electrical Association • 3100 Humboldt Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55408

612-827-6117 • 800-829-6117 • www.electricalassociation.com