Tips on WA Licensing?

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I am working on getting licensed in WA state, but need to put in my time in the field first. I plan to get Journeyman's, Master's/ADministrator. I have a BSEE and years in Navy as Nuc EM (including through shipyard). Any tips, suggestions, comments, etc... in getting licensed in WA. The ultimate plan is to contract.
 
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I am working on getting licensed in WA state, but need to put in my time in the field first. I plan to get Journeyman's, Master's/ADministrator. I have a BSEE and years in Navy as Nuc EM (including through shipyard). Any tips, suggestions, comments, etc... in getting licensed in WA. The ultimate plan is to contract.
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Keep track of your hours, get your affidavits in, etc. If you want to work for yourself, you will need your administrators. That test is reputed to be pretty hard. I got a 6 out of 10 the first time without studying - the only test I ever failed. The Journeyman test is run of the mill. Know your way around the code book and participate in this forum regularly and you will do fine.
 
Good deal.

Good deal.

Thanks, that is good advice. I seem to get around a 6/10 without studying too. I'll be studying a lot. Thanks.
 
Anyone can take the WA admin test. An electrical contractor is required to have an administrator.

To become a certified electrician, you need to be able to show supervised hours, 2,000, 4,000, or 8,000 depending on the specialty; or be a graduate of an electrical apprentice program. Military time can often count for half of the 4,000 hours for some certifications, especially for Limited Energy. Your navy nuc training (ex MM here, class 70-4) will give you the theory, but not the NEC knowledge.

So to start as Journeyperson, you'll need to find some contractor to hire you in a trainee status. With your background, I would start with 01 or 06 admin, then try to get on with a contractor. you have the knowledge but need the hands on. PM me if questions
Tom, WA Master Electrician
 
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