Job Description
Electricians install wiring and maintain electrical equipment covered by the National Electrical Code. Limited electrical technicians and low voltage technicians maintain and install systems under 90 volts or specific items per license, as covered by the National Electrical Code.

Requirements
Journeyman:
        1.  Four years (8,000 hours) experience plus 576 school hours.
        2.  Pass written examination.
Master:
        1.  Eight years (16,000 hours) experience plus 576 school hours.
        2.  Pass written examination.
Limited Technician:
        1.  2 years (4,000 hours) experience.
        2.  Pass written examination.
Low Voltage Technician:
        1.  2 years (4,000 hours) experience.
        2.  Pass written examination.

Restrictions
None.

Schools Located in Wyoming
Casper College - Casper
Central Wyoming College - Riverton
Chapman College - F.E. Warren A.F.B., Cheyenne
Laramie County Community College - Cheyenne
Northern Wyoming Community College - Gillette
Northern Wyoming Community College - Sheridan
Northwest Wyoming College - Powell
Sheridan College - Sheridan
Western Wyoming College - Rock Springs - 
       Electricity/Electronics/Instrumentation Technology

License
Electricians must be licensed by the State Electrical Board.

Examination
Examinations for journeyman electricians, master electricians, limited technicians, and low voltage technicians are administered on demand at sites across Wyoming after completion of an approved application.
 

Fees
Journeyman:
	Examinations	$100.00 (subject to change)
	License	$100.00
	Renewal (Every 3 Years)	$  50.00
Master:
	Examinations	$100.00 (subject to change)
	License	$200.00
	Renewal (Every 3 Years)	$100.00
Limited Technician:
	Examinations	$100.00 (subject to change)
	License	$100.00
	Renewal (Every 3 Years)	$  50.00
Low Voltage Technician:
	Examinations	$100.00 (subject to change)
	License	$100.00
	Renewal (Every 3 Years)	$  50.00
Temporary Work Permit		$  50.00

For Journeyman, Limited Technician, and Low Voltage Technician waiting to be tested.

Licensing Agency
Kevin Booker, Electrical Program Manager
Department of Fire Prevention & Electrical Safety
Herschler Building, 1 West
Cheyenne, Wyoming  82002
Phone: (307) 777-7288

Additional Sources of Information
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
1125 15th Street, NW
Washington, DC  20005

National Electrical Contractors Association
7315 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
Bethesda, Maryland  20814

Occupational Outlook Handbook:
"Electricians"

Wages Last Updated April 2008


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