Like most trades, learning how to become an electrician requires a combination of educational and training programs. The training is very extensive. If you want to pursue this path, the education continues even after you have received a license.

Once you complete an apprenticeship program, you must obtain an electrical contractor's license to start working as an electrician. The license only covers a certain scope of work. Going outside that scope of work or working without a license will result in serious consequences, such as fines or jail.

The first step to obtaining a license is completing an application. The application requires references, a resume, a financial statement and relevant background information. The next step to obtaining a license to work as an electrician is to pass the written Construction Management Survey exam and other trade exams. There are a limited number of times you can retake the exams if you do not pass the first time.

Finally, before a licensed is issued, you must pay certain fees and provide proof of insurance. An electrical contractor's license is valid for only two years. An electrician must fulfill a certain amount of continuing educational credits in order to maintain and renew a license. If you decide to work for a company as an electrician, the company may have additional training you need to complete before you can begin working.

If you are interested in becoming an electrician, it is important that you research the various requirements and duties of the job. It takes a lot of time and commitment to become a journeyman electrician. However, there are many opportunities in the industry. Also, there is a great amount satisfaction with helping people solve their problems by using your knowledge and experience.

After you have completed the form with the original work experience paperwork, you're going to need to shell out the one hundred dollar admin payment before the application form will be authorized for evaluation. That fee consists of both the review of your application form and 1 go at the exam. You are required to mail in the application form a minimum of twenty days before the examination day that you would like, if not, you're going to need to hold out for the subsequent available day.