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How to get an electrician license in Massachusetts

Requirements, license levels, and the issuing authority — sourced from Massachusetts's official board.

Renewal cycle (3 yr, exp Jul 31) and 21-hour CE confirmed as originally stated.

Issuing authority: Massachusetts Board of State Examiners of Electricians (Division of Occupational Licensure). Official page: https://www.mass.gov/orgs/board-of-state-examiners-of-electricians

License levels in Massachusetts

Massachusetts electrician licensing at a glance

RequirementsJourneyman: 8,000 hours of work over at least 4 years under a licensed MA journeyman, plus 600 hours of Board-approved education, plus exam. Master: hold a MA Journeyman license and at least 1 year of work experience, plus 150 additional hours of Board-approved education, plus exam.
ReciprocityNot detailed on the fetched pages.
RenewalEvery 3 years (licenses expire July 31). 21 hours of continuing education in the 3 years before renewal (per 237 CMR 17.00), centered on a code-update course.
NotesRenewal cycle (3 yr, exp Jul 31) and 21-hour CE confirmed as originally stated.

Questions

Do you need a license to work as an electrician in Massachusetts?
Renewal cycle (3 yr, exp Jul 31) and 21-hour CE confirmed as originally stated.
What electrician license levels does Massachusetts have?
The levels are Journeyman Electrician (Class B/D), Master Electrician (Class A/C), Systems Technician / Systems Contractor licenses.
How do you get licensed as an electrician in Massachusetts?
Journeyman: 8,000 hours of work over at least 4 years under a licensed MA journeyman, plus 600 hours of Board-approved education, plus exam. Master: hold a MA Journeyman license and at least 1 year of work experience, plus 150 additional hours of Board-approved education, plus exam.
Does Massachusetts have electrician license reciprocity?
Not detailed on the fetched pages.

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