How to Become Master Electrician

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Earn your GED or high school diploma.. Train to become an electrician's apprentice.. Complete 8,000-10,000 hours of training to graduate to journeyman.

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Steps

1

Earn your GED or high school diploma.

Step 1

Earn your GED or high school diploma.

2

Train to become an electrician's apprentice.

Step 2

Train to become an electrician's apprentice.

3

Complete 8,000-10,000 hours of training to graduate to journeyman.

Step 3

Complete 8,000-10,000 hours of training to graduate to journeyman.

4

Work as a journeyman electrician for up to 5 years.

Step 4

Work as a journeyman electrician for up to 5 years.

5

Get a degree in electrical engineering to cut down on your training time.

Step 5

Get a degree in electrical engineering to cut down on your training time.

6

Confirm that you meet the licensing requirements for your state.

Step 6

Confirm that you meet the licensing requirements for your state.

7

Apply for your Master Electrician's exam.

Step 7

Apply for your Master Electrician's exam.

8

Take and pass the written portion of your licensing exam.

Step 8

Take and pass the written portion of your licensing exam.

9

Schedule and pass your practical exam.

Step 9

Schedule and pass your practical exam.

10

Be prepared to undergo a background check if necessary.

Step 10

Be prepared to undergo a background check if necessary.

11

Fill out the final paperwork to obtain your Master Electrician's license.

Step 11

Fill out the final paperwork to obtain your Master Electrician's license.

12

Renew your license in the time frame specified by your state or territory.

Step 12

Renew your license in the time frame specified by your state or territory.

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