Practical exam for Master Electrician License (New York State)

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Andres Arias

PV Solar engineer
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New York
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Electrical Engineer
Good morning, everyone,

From my current understanding, obtaining a Master Electrician license requires fulfilling a specific amount of professional experience, as well as successfully passing both a theoretical and a practical examination.

I would greatly appreciate any insights you may have regarding the nature of the practical component of the exam. Specifically, could you share what candidates can typically expect during this assessment? Does it involve working with live or energized equipment such as electrical panels, operating motors, or transformers?

I’m particularly interested in understanding the extent to which real-world electrical systems are involved, so I can adequately prepare myself in both knowledge and hands-on readiness.

Thank you in advance for any guidance or details you can provide.
 
Every state has their own requirements. Are you in NYC or NYS? There are others here who may be able to help with NY requirements. A master electrician can be very different materials to study than a licensed electrician. For instance, in NC to get an electrical license there are no questions related to resistors or capacitors, ie electrical theory and such. The master exams I have seen do include those questions,.
 
I found this

To obtain an electrical license in New York City, applicants must be at least 21 years old and possess a minimum of 7.5 years of electrical work experience under the supervision of a licensed electrician, amounting to at least 10,500 hours. They must also pass both a written exam covering the National Electrical Code (NEC) and other relevant regulations, and a practical exam demonstrating practical skills.

Detailed Requirements:
  1. 1. Age and Experience:
    Applicants must be at least 21 years old and have a minimum of 7.5 years of documented electrical work experience, totaling 10,500 hours, under the supervision of a licensed electrician.

    • 2. Education:
      A Master of Science (M.S.) degree with 3,500 hours of experience or a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree with 4,900 hours of experience may be accepted as alternatives to the required experience hours, according to GetGild.
    • 3. Written Exam:
      Applicants must pass a closed-book, multiple-choice exam covering the NEC, NYC electrical code, and other relevant rules and regulations.
    • 4. Practical Exam:
      A practical exam assesses the applicant's ability to perform electrical tasks, such as conduit installation, starter operation, and lighting work, according to Housecall Pro.
    • 5. Background Investigation:
      Applicants will need to undergo a background investigation and submit required documentation, including a physical examination form, experience verification, and other documents.
    • 6. Insurance:
      Applicants must secure all necessary insurance policies before applying for a license.
    • 7. Fees:
      Applicants will need to pay fees for the written exam, practical exam, background investigation, and the license itself.
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Alright, but how specifically is the practical exam? Are you taken by an instructor to the field to handle wires, connections in an electrical panel, running wires through pipes, install panelboards, fix a transformer?
 
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