Things You'll Need:
- Electrical license application
- Proof of work experience
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Step 1
Apprentice under the direct supervision of a master electrician. A master electrician has at least eight years of work experience, or 576 hours of classroom time and six years of work experience. As an apprentice electrician you'll learn, among other things, how to install wiring to specification, how to troubleshoot various problems, how to work with and transport your tools, and a variety of other duties. You'll apprentice for six years, however you may replace two of those years with approved classroom training.
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Step 2
Pass the International Code Council (ICC) Standard Examination. The ICC Trade Examination Program is an independent service that tests contractors. First you'll pay the $100 exam fee, then you'll schedule your time. The tests are given on a computer and they're administered through Pearson VUE, ICC's testing partner. Grading is immediate, so you'll know whether you passed or not as soon as you're done.
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Step 3
Complete the Electrical License Application. It's a one page form and you'll be required to include a passport-sized photo and proof of work experience. This can come in the form of tax documents or a notarized statement from the master electrician under whom you apprenticed. You'll also be required to pay an application fee. That fee is dependent on your birth month and the month when you submit your application.
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Step 4
Receive your permanent license card. The Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction says license cards are mailed out within three to five days of receiving your application and all appropriate documentation.
