Requirements for Getting an Electrical Journeyman License in Idaho
In Idaho, an electrical journeyman performs wiring and other maintenance and installation duties under the supervision of electrical contractors. Prior to working as a journeyman in the state, prospective electricians must gain a professional license. The Idaho Division of Building Safety oversees the licensing program, establishing and enforcing its requirements.
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Experience and Education
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To qualify for electrical journeyman licensing in Idaho, candidates must meet minimum educational and experience requirements. All applicants must have a minimum of four years of on-the-job training as an apprentice electrician in Idaho with a minimum of 8,000 hours of training during that time frame. In addition, four years of classroom coursework in an apprentice training program with a minimum of 576 hours of classroom time is necessary. Candidates who received their experience outside of Idaho must have a minimum of eight years and 16,000 hours of electrical experience.
Application
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Qualified candidates for an Idaho electrical journeyman license must complete an application, which is available from the Idaho Division of Building Safety website. Applicants must list personal information and have their signature notarized. Candidates must also have all of the employers that they completed their apprenticeship training with submit a notarized verification form as proof that they meet the licensing requirements. In addition, applicants must include a copy of their driver's licenses or state identification cards and pay a fee, the amount of which was $15 as of March 2011.
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Examination
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When they receive applications, the Idaho Division of Building Safety reviews all application packets and then sends qualified candidates information about registering for the mandatory licensing examination. The journeyman electrical exam is given at Pearson Vue professional testing centers. The exam is in a multiple-choice format and given on a computer. Candidates must take the test within 60 days of receiving their notification of eligibility from the Idaho Division of Building Safety.
Reciprocity
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As of March 2011, Idaho had reciprocity agreements with Montana, Oregon, Utah and Wyoming. Due to these agreements, electrical journeyman with a license from one of these states can typically receive a license from Idaho without having to pass the examination or meet additional requirements. A reciprocity applicant must include a copy of his valid license along with his notarized application. A reciprocal electrical journeyman license requires payment of a license fee rather than the standard fee charged for in-state applicants. As of March 2011, the amount of the license fee was $55.
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