A person applying for a Journeyman Electrician license examination shall have completed one of the following:

• Electrical Construction Apprenticeship: Completed an electrical construction apprenticeship program recognized under Wis. Stat. ch. 106 or the Federal Department of Labor. Attach a copy of certificate of completion from the Wisconsin Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards stating that you have satisfied the requirements of an electrical construction apprenticeship program in order to take the exam. If you have any questions about apprenticeship standards, please contact the Wisconsin Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards at: http://dwd.wisconsin.gov/apprenticeship/contacts.htm or (608) 266-3332.
• Experience: Experience in installing, repairing, and maintaining electrical wiring during a period of at least 48 months, with at
  least 8,000 hours of experience over that period; OR at least 1,000 hours per year for at least five (5) years. Each semester spent full-time in a school of electrical engineering or other accredited college, university, technical or vocational school in an electricalrelated program shall be considered equivalent to 500 hours of experience, with no more than 2,000 hours and two 2 years of experience through education being credited toward the required experience. Complete the Experience Table (Form 3106T) on the next page according to the instructions and upload it into your LicensE account. Upload a copy of transcripts, if applicable.

A person applying for a Master Electrician license examination shall have completed one of the following:

• Journeyman Electrician Experience: Completed at least 12 months of experience as a licensed Journeyman Electrician. Upload a copy of your Journeyman Electrician license.
• Experience Hours: Experience in installing, repairing, and maintaining electrical wiring during a period of at least 60 months, with at least 10,000 hours of experience over that period; OR at least 1,000 hours per year for at least 7 years. Each semester spent full-time in a school of electrical engineering or other accredited college, university, technical or vocational school in an electrical-related program shall be considered equivalent to 500 hours of experience, with no more than 3,000 hours and 3 years of experience through education being credited toward the required experience. Complete Form 3107T on the next page. Upload a copy of transcripts, if applicable.
• Electrical Engineering Degree: Electrical Engineering Degree: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering from an accredited engineering university or college. Upload a copy of transcripts.

Exam Topics

• Wis. Admin. Code § SPS 305
  • Explains state definitions for all types of electricians, their responsibilities, and their certification requirements.
• Wis. Admin. Code § SPS 316
  • The Wisconsin Electrical Code – Details general definitions, enforcement methods, permit requirements, installation standards, and other general requirements. Also included are the state’s changes, additions, or omissions to the 2017 NEC.
• 2017 National Electrical Code (NEC)
  • The nationally accepted benchmark for safe electrical design, installation, and inspection to protect people and property from electrical hazards. Wisconsin currently uses the 2017 edition.

Before taking the exam, it’s advisable to study relevant reference materials and gain practical experience in the construction field to increase your chances of success.

Exam Overview

Our courses are designed to help you become familiar with the references and allow you to find the information quickly as the exams are timed. We offer highlighting guides to draw attention to key points throughout the book and tabs (sold separately) to allow you to find key sections quickly. We encourage you to take the practice exams multiple times as the questions on the test change each time.