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Nebraska Journeyman/Contractor Electrical License and Exam Prep
Nebraska Journeyman Electrician & Electrical Contractor Licensing & Exam Prep
Once the required electrical apprenticeship is complete, applicants may begin the process to obtain a Journeyman Electrician license in Nebraska. All of our training is offered in an online self-paced format. Our Nebraska Electrical License exam prep is designed to help you pass your test the first time, and is backed with our no pass, no pay policy. All of our courses are available from almost any device, any time. We hope that you will make RocketCert your home to help you obtain your Nebraska Electrical License.
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$299Electrical
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$511$469Prep, Books, Tabs
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What type of work can be done with the Nebraska Electrical license?
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Residential Journeyman Electrical License
Is licensed to wire for or install electric wiring, apparatus, and equipment for residential installations and to supervise apprentice electricians anywhere in the State of Nebraska. Residential installations are defined as installations intended for a single-family or two-family residential dwelling, or a multi-family residential dwelling not larger than three stories in height.
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Journeyman Electrical License
A Journeyman Electrician is licensed to install electrical wiring, apparatus, and equipment, and to supervise apprentice electricians, anywhere in the State of Nebraska.
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Electrical Contractor License
An Electrical Contractor is licensed to bid, plan, layout, install and supervise the installation of electrical wiring, apparatus, and equipment anywhere in the State of Nebraska.
What are the requirements to getting a Nebraska Electrical license?
Residential Journeyman Electrician
Applicants must meet these pre-qualifications prior to sitting for the Residential Journeyman Exam:
- Have at least three years experience, acceptable to the board, in the electrical trade. (Registration as an apprentice electrician for those years shall, on the approval of the board, may constitute evidence of such experience)
- The board may by rule or regulation provide for the allowance of one year of experience credit for successful completion of a two-year post-high school electrical course approved by the board
Journeyman Electrician
Applicants must meet these pre-qualifications prior to sitting for the Journeyman Exam:
- Be registered as an apprentice with the board during time employed by an Electrical Contractor.
AND - Four years / 8,000 hours of employment history while employed by an Electrical Contractor.
The board awards one year's experience credit for successful completion of a two-year post high school electrical course, which is acceptable to the State Electrical Board.
*A minimum of seven hundred contact hours shall be the equivalent of one year of instruction.
*One year of work experience credit may be given for qualified electrical experience gained in military service.
Electrical Contractor
Applicants must meet these pre-qualifications prior to sitting for the Contractor Exam:
- Be a graduate of a four-year electrical engineering course in an accredited college or university and have at least one year experience, acceptable to the board, as a journeyman electrician;
OR - Have at least one year experience, acceptable to the board, as a licensed Journeyman Electrician;
OR - Have at least five years experience, acceptable to the board, in planning for, laying out, supervising, and installing wiring, apparatus, or equipment for electrical light, heat, and power
How do I obtain an electrical license in Nebraska?
To apply for your electrical license, contact the Nebraska State Electrical Board at 402-471-3550 or visit their website.
12 Hours of continuing education are required for each renewal. Also, Journeyman Electricians have reciprocity agreements with Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Minnesota, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Utah, Texas, and Wyoming, while Electrical Contractors only with Minnesota and South Dakota.
With RocketCert, our education is written by a combination of professional educators and industry professionals. Our Nebraska Electrical License exam prep is guaranteed to help you pass the exam, and is backed with our no pass, no pay policy. We pride ourselves on providing industry leading customer service. Also, if you find a better original price on any online course that we offer, we will beat it by 10%.
PURCHASE EXAM PREP, BOOKS, & STUDY!
Preparing to pass the State exam is a critical part of the licensing process. Failing the exam can result in substantial delays before you are able to work under your license. We will offer industry leading exam prep and all of the required books, at an unbeatable price.
PASS THE STATE EXAM
After studying with RocketCert, you will be on your way to passing the required State exam(s) (see below). Submit a completed application packet to the Nebraska State Electrical Division to obtain pre-approval for the exam. You will then be notified by PSI if you are eligible to take the exam.
APPLY FOR YOUR LICENSE
Once you complete the steps above, it's time to apply through NSED to obtain your Nebraska Electrical License. Have questions or concerns with this process (or just a lack of time)? Learn more about how we can assist with our Application Processing Program.
Which electrical license exam do I need to take in Nebraska?
Applicants can arrange a time and date to take the exam with the PSI after obtaining pre-approval.
Residential Electrician Exam
- Total Questions: 100
- Passing Score: 70 Correct
- Time: 270 minutes
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Topics include:
Theory; Personal / Jobsite Safety (OSHA, NFPA 70E); Project Design, Estimating and Management; Grounding and Bonding; Special Systems and Special Equipment Installations; Tools and Test Equipment; Circuit Protection and Installation; Wiring Methods and Practices; Equipment for General Use; Energy Efficiency / Management
Journeyman Electrician Exam
- Total Questions: 100
- Passing Score: 70 Correct
- Time: 300 minutes
- OPEN BOOK
Topics include: Interpreting Plans and Specifications; Basic Electrical Safety; Electrical Theory and Principles; Testing and Troubleshooting; General Code Requirements; Wiring & Protection; Wiring Methods & Materials; Equipment for General Use; Special Occupancies & Special Equipment; Special Conditions & Communication Systems
NASCLA Electrical Contractor Exam
- Total Questions: 100
- Passing Score: 75 Correct
- Time: 270 minutes
- OPEN BOOK
Topics include:
Project Design & Management; Safety; Electrical Theory & Principles; General Code Requirements; Wiring & Protection; Wiring Methods & Materials; Equipment for General Use; Special Occupations, Special Equipment & Special Conditions; Communication SystemsHow do I pass the Nebraska Electrical License exam?
The exam prep includes math, theory and calculations, highlighting guides covering the topics your exam is based on, practice questions for each references, and unlimited attempts on our "test simulation".
Nebraska Electrical License Online Exam Prep Includes:
- Calculation Lessons - Here, we teach you math concepts and how to solve calculations on test day. Calculation topics include Ohm’s Law, voltage drop, transformers, motors, box fill, and allowable fill for raceway sizing.
- Highlighting Guides - Introduce the critical information in your book(s). This will familiarize you with each book’s content and its layout.
- Quizzes - These practice quizzes are based on each individual book/reference. They reinforce key concepts.
- Test Simulation / Practice Exam - Comprehensive exams randomly generated from our database of questions. Test simulations are restricted by time, and hints are disabled. Test simulations are as close to the real exam as you can get.
- Guide to Tabbing - This section includes tabbing books and other test taking strategies to keep calm and focused during the exam.
Nebraska Electrical Bundle
The Nebraska Electrical Bundle includes:
- Nebraska Electrical Online Exam Prep
- All the books to use during the exam
Plus the following:
- Permanent/Pre-Printed Tabs
- Free Shipping!
- Instructor Support
- No Pass No Pay Policy
- Lifetime Access from nearly any device
Nebraska Electrical Online Exam Prep
The following books can be used during the exam & are included at a discount in the bundle:
NEC 2023, NFPA 70: National Electrical Code
Ugly's Electrical References, 2023
1 Book Tab Bundle
Permanent Blank Tabs - 375 Pack
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