ELECTRICIAN, APPRENTICE

Description

Electricians install, repair, alter, and maintain electrical conductors, fittings, devices, and fixtures for heating, lighting, or power purposes. They must comply with the current edition of the National Electric Code. Apprentice electricians learn to perform the above duties under direct supervision of a Master or Journeyman Electrician.

Statute/Rules

NH RSA 319-C; Administrative Rules Chapter Elec 100 - 500

Regulatory Agency	BUREAU OF ELECTRICAL SAFETY AND LICENSING 33 Hazen Drive Concord, New Hampshire 03301
phone	(603) 223-4289
fax	(603) 223-4295
web	www.nh.gov/safety/divisions/firesafety/building/electrician
contact person	Pamela Olin, Administrative Assistant
e-mail	elecinfo@dos.nh.gov

Identification Card Requirements

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent or be enrolled in a board approved "youth apprenticeship program for high school students"

Examination

• Not required

Continuing Education

• A 30-hour course, based on areas of deficiency in the exam, shall be required yearly for apprentices, after completion of the 576 hours of schooling, starting with their fifth renewal

Fees

• $15.00 for an identification card, which is valid for 12 months and can be renewed with a $15.00 fee upon receipt of evidence of satisfactory completion of 144 hours of related classroom instruction, each year for four years (576 hours total)

Reciprocity:   Not permitted

Residence/Citizenship:  Neither New Hampshire residency nor US citizenship is required

Number of Active Licenses:  1,299

Standard Occupational Code (O*Net):  47-2111.00  Electricians

Related Training:  Electrician; Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General

Further Information*
US Department of Labor
Office of Apprenticeship
Cleveland Federal Building
55 Pleasant Street
Concord NH 03301
phone: (603) 225-1444
web: <www.doleta.gov/oa>

New Hampshire Department of Education
21 South Fruit Street, Suite 20
Concord NH 03301
phone: (603) 271-3384
web: <http://www.ed.state.nh.us/education/doe/organization/adultlearning/Career Development/Apprenticeship.htm>

Joint Apprenticeship and Training
IBEW Local 490
48 Airport Road
Concord NH 03301
phone: (603) 226-3964
web: <www.ibew490.org/node/32>

New Hampshire Department of Labor
95 Pleasant Street
Concord NH 03301
phone: (603) 271-3171
web: <www.labor.state.nh.us/apprenticeships.asp>

last revision: August 2007

*For reference only. This listing does not constitute an endorsement of any organization, and is subject to change.