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How to get an electrician license in Wisconsin

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

Statewide licensing via DSPS; all trades credentials applied for via LicensE at license.wi.gov.

Issuing authority: Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) (Wis. Admin. Code ch. SPS 316). Official page: https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/Professions/JourneymanElectrician/Default.aspx

License levels in Wisconsin

Wisconsin electrician licensing at a glance

RequirementsJourneyman: complete a state-approved apprenticeship (typically ~8,000 hours over 4 years) and pass the journeyman exam. Journeymen must work under general supervision of a Master (or Residential Master for dwelling work). Master: 12+ months as a licensed journeyman plus qualifying experience (per board, ~10,000 hours over 60 months, or 1,000+ hrs/yr for 7 years).
ReciprocityNot specified on fetched official page
RenewalJourneyman/Master renew by June 30 every four years; continuing education required per cycle (per DSPS, 24 hours). Registered Master Electrician is a permanent, non-expiring credential.
NotesStatewide licensing via DSPS; all trades credentials applied for via LicensE at license.wi.gov.

Questions

Do you need a license to work as an electrician in Wisconsin?
Statewide licensing via DSPS; all trades credentials applied for via LicensE at license.wi.gov.
What electrician license levels does Wisconsin have?
The levels are Registered Electrical Apprentice, Registered Electrician, Licensed Journeyman Electrician, Licensed Master Electrician, Licensed Residential Master Electrician.
How do you get licensed as an electrician in Wisconsin?
Journeyman: complete a state-approved apprenticeship (typically ~8,000 hours over 4 years) and pass the journeyman exam. Journeymen must work under general supervision of a Master (or Residential Master for dwelling work). Master: 12+ months as a licensed journeyman plus qualifying experience (per board, ~10,000 hours over 60 months, or 1,000+ hrs/yr for 7 years).
Does Wisconsin have electrician license reciprocity?
Not specified on fetched official page

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