Mike Dolt Enterprises
Mike Dolt Enterprises
User: Siemensinstaller, Location: Port Huron, MI
Asked on: Thursday, March 24, 2011 at 8:32 am EDT
Answered on: Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 3:12 am EDT
Question: I have been in the Electrical Industry since 1982.I have worked for the Stanley Works installing and servicing Automatic Pedestrian Doors and Payed Union dues to the IBEW during that 10 year period.I worked for the Target Corporation as a Maintenance Mechanic supporting a 1.7M sq/ft Distribution Center for 5 years.After working for the Siemens Corporation traveling the country installing Automated Conveyors and Sortation Equipment Leading the Electrical Installers and Commisioning Industrial PLC Controller Equipment I have been working as a Contract Employee doing Building Start-ups.After 25 years in the business I have decieded to obtain my Journeymans Card. I never made time to take the test nor did I need to because I worked in Industrial settings under a Master Electrician.According to Michigan I must now take 4 years of apprentiship classes and log 8000 hrs. to get in the door to take the test.Is there another State that has a Journeymans Test that I can move to that I can use my 25 years of experience towards my time served?
Yes, there are several other states that allow experienced electricians to take the journeyman electrician exam based on their years of experience. Here are a few examples: Texas
Requires 4 years of verifiable electrical experience or a combination of experience and education.
Florida
Requires 4 years of verifiable electrical experience or a combination of experience and education.
Arizona
Requires 3 years of verifiable electrical experience or a combination of experience and education.
Nevada
Requires 3 years of verifiable electrical experience or a combination of experience and education.
Idaho
Requires 4 years of verifiable electrical experience or a combination of experience and education.
Steps to Explore Reciprocity
1.
Contact the Electrical Licensing Board in the State You're Interested In
Determine their specific requirements and application process for out-of-state electricians.2.
Gather Documentation
Provide proof of your experience, including employment records, letters of recommendation, and any relevant certifications or licenses.3.
Apply for Reciprocity
Submit your application and documentation to the electrical licensing board.4.
Review the Application
The board will review your experience and determine if it meets their requirements.5.
Take the Exam
If your experience is approved, you may be required to take the journeyman electrician exam.
Additional Tips
Consider reaching out to the electrical contractors' association in the state you're considering moving to. They may have additional information or contacts that can assist you. Be prepared to provide a detailed account of your work experience, including specific responsibilities, types of equipment worked on, and projects completed. Consider taking a preparatory course for the journeyman electrician exam. This can help you brush up on your knowledge and increase your chances of passing. Flag for review