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Obtain Journeyman's License

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Is this Accurate on how to become a Master Electrician? Is it worth being a contractor, Thoughts?

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Upon successful completion of the four-year apprenticeship, the next step is to obtain a Journeyman's License. This typically involves applying for and passing a state-mandated examination that certifies your competence to perform electrical work independently, usually under the supervision of a Master Electrician.

Goal: Become a licensed Journeyman Electrician.

Tools and materials

  • Code Books — Studying the National Electrical Code for the exam
  • Exam Fees — Payment for the journeyman's licensing examination
  • Journeyman's License Exam Application — Initiating the process to take the licensing exam

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At what point does he end up something like a master electrician or whatever it's called? >> Yes. So, you first need to go through the 4-year apprenticeship and then get your journeyman's license. Okay. Once you're a journeyman, then you need to apply for the master electrician test. >> Okay. And from there, you can start your own business. You also need to get your own business permit, and that's when you can do your own work on any residential home, commercial, or industrial. Okay. Running your own business is a completely different animal, though.

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