master/journeyman license

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Brag "I am a master na-na-na-na" and a few other more important issues that may vary from local to local, like start an electrical contracting business.
 
32steven said:
was wondering what you are able to do as a master that you are not able to do as a journeyman, in wisconsin
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In Va., a contractor (always a company, never an individual, but it can be a sole proprieter), must employ at least one Master in the trade.

As a Master, if you don't want to go into business for yourself, you can be that guy who enables the company to perform those services.
 
generally speaking a master/journeyman card is not a license, its a certification. A license usually is issued by the state allowing you to contract.
Well at least here in SC the term "Licensed Electrician" means you have either a mechanical contractor or builders license. Holding "master certification" is just a pre-requisite........maybe different in other states, check with yours.
 
John:

When I got my first license I did it as others were contemplating JW cards I was hoping it would get me bigger bucks and it helped.
 
brian john said:
John:

When I got my first license I did it as others were contemplating JW cards I was hoping it would get me bigger bucks and it helped.
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I didn't get the bucks, just more responsibility.... :roll:
 
To add: A Master is allowed to do engineering and drawings on certain-sized and types of buildings. I've done two in buildings that had one floor with a couple of apartments above one or two commercial levels.

JohnJ0906 said:
I didn't get the bucks, just more responsibility.... :roll:
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Sounds like an assistant manager's position.
 
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Not picking on any of the above posters but their answers do not mean a thing unless they are from Wisconsin. :smile:

The OP.

was wondering what you are able to do as a master that you are not able to do as a journeyman, in wisconsin
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There is nothing that is national about electrician licensing or certification. Not a bit.

32steven If you really want to find out I suggest you start here

State Board: Department of Commerce
Safety & Building Division
201 W. Washington Avenue
P.O. Box 7082
Madison, WI 53707
(608) 261-8500 Fax: (608) 267-0592

www.commerce.state.wi.us
 
In Idaho, until a few years ago, you had the privilege of paying more than a journeyman's lisence to renew it. Now it's the same at least. Other than that, I make apprentices call me Master....

Edited; Ooops, just saw the mod's remark. Please disregard my post....
 
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