Interested in becoming licensed electrician

[JKinPA]

I would like to get my license to do some small side jobs on a part time basis. I have an associates in electronics and am almost finished with my BS in electrical and computer engineering. What would I have to do to get a license for residential electrical work. Thanks in advance for any guidance.

 

[raider1]

Each State has different requirements for licensing of electricians, so the best advice I can give you is to check with your local building department to see what the requirements are in you area.

Chris

 

[haskindm]

In Maryland you would need to work for seven years under the "direct supervision" of a licensed Master Electrician and then pass an Master Electrician Examination. They may count a portion of your schooling toward the required experience time.

 

[ty]

Are you in Pennsylvania??
PA has no state-wide licensing, yet.

 

[celtic]

http://mikeholt.com/statelicense.php#PA

http://www.dgs.state.pa.us/

 

[JKinPA]

Thanks

Thanks

Thanks for all the advice. Is that list accurate...in pennsylvania you don't need a license? I think I will call the local inspector as you guys suggested to confirm.