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Journeyman & Master Electrician Licensing & Exam Prep
Utah contractors may hold one of many types of licenses, each specializing in either a specific trade or in a general scope of Building, Engineering, or Commercial work. This page outlines the requirements and abilities of Journeyman and Master Electricians in Utah. Once the license is obtained, licensees must complete 16 hours of continuing education prior to each license renewal.
Our exam prep is designed to help you pass your Utah electrician tests 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 Electrician License in Utah as a Journeyman or Master.
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What type of work can be done with this license?
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Journeyman Electrician
A Journeyman Electrician has the qualifications and experience to wire, install, and repair electrical apparatus and equipment for light, heat, power, and other purposes.
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Master Electrician
A Master Electrician is licensed to properly plan, layout, and supervise the wiring, installation, and repair of electrical apparatus and equipment for light, heat, power, and other purposes.
What are the licensing requirements in Utah?
Journeyman ElectricianIn addition to passing the Electrical Code, Electrical Theory, and Electrician Practical exams, applicants must also:
- Complete a board approved apprenticeship program and have 8,000 hours of verifiable electrical experience in 4 years
OR - Provide evidence of apprenticeship with 16,000 hours of verifiable electrical experience in 8 years in collaboration with the Electricians Licensing Board
Master ElectricianIn addition to passing the Electrical Code, Electrical Theory, and Electrician Practical exams, applicants must also:
- 4 years of experience as a licensed Journeyman Electrician
OR - 2 years’ AAS degree from a properly accredited electrical trade school AND 2 years’ experience as a licensed Journeyman Electrician
OR - BS degree in electrical engineering from an EAC/ABET accredited school AND one years of licensed experience
- Journeyman Electrician license holders do not need to retake the practical exam
How do I obtain a license?
To apply for your license, contact the Utah The Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing at 801-530-6628 or visit their website.
16 hours of continuing education is required each licensing period prior to renewal. Utah has reciprocity agreements for Journeyman with Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, and Oregon. They have reciprocity at the Master level for Idaho, Oregon, and Wyoming.
With RocketCert, our education is written by a combination of professional educators and industry professionals. Our 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%.
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 offer industry leading exam prep and all of the required books, at an unbeatable price.
After studying with RocketCert, you will be on your way to passing the required State exam(s) (see below). Contact ProV at 877-228-3926 to begin this process. Testing centers are setup throughout the State in larger cities. Pre-approval is required from the testing agency prior to scheduling the exam
After completing all the steps above, it will be time to apply through DOPL to obtain your Utah 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 exam do I need to take?
To schedule your exam, review the ProV exam bulletin or call 877-228-3926.
Licensure by reciprocity is also avaliable with the NASCLA Exam. The examination must be accompanied by a 12-month license issued in the state to which the exam was used.
Journeyman/Master exam
Electrician Code Exam
- Questions: 80
- Passing Score: 38 correct
- Time: 180 minutes
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Topics Include: Definitions & General Requirements; Raceways & Enclosures; Services, Feeders, & Branch Circuits; Overcurrent Protection; Conductors & Cables; Grounding & Bonding; Lighting & General Use Equipment; Communications Systems; Pools, Photovoltaic & Wind; State Laws & Rules
Electrician Theory Exam
- Questions: 50
- Passing Score: 38 correct
- Time: 115 / 100 minutes (Journeyman/Master)
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Topics Include: Voltage; Current; Resistance; Power; Voltage Drop
Electrician Practical Exam
- Questions: 6
- Test is Pass or Fail, questions are all graded as one.
- Time: 60 minutes
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Topics Include: Torque setting; Transformer termination; Conduit Bending (candidates will bend two pieces of conduit using a 3 & 4 point bends); Motor Control (commercial)(use of ladder diagram); 4-way & 3-way switch wiring; Schematic reading & wiring
Practical Exam Materials
The following items must be brought to the practical examination:
- Two 5-foot pieces of 1/2 inch EMT conduit
- One 1/2-inch EMT bender
- One continuity tester or multi meter
- One 1/2-inch conduit reamer
- One straight blade screwdriver
- One pair of long nose pliers
- One pair of side cut pliers
- One pair of wire strippers
- One hacksaw or cordless saw
- One tape measure
- One pencil or marker
- Non-digital torpedo level
How do I pass the exam?
The Utah exams are open book. The references below are permitted to be tabbed, highlighted, and used during your test! Unfortunately, our online course is NOT permitted to be accessed during the State exam.
The exam prep includes math, theory and calculation, highlighting guides covering the topics your exam is based on, practice questions for each references, and unlimited attempts on our "test simulation".
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.
Utah Electrical Online Exam Prep
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- Utah Electrical Online Exam Prep
Our Online Exam Prep features:
- Instant Online Access
- Start & Stop as needed
- Education Support Team
- No Pass No Pay Policy
Ideal for students who already own all references
$299
Utah Electrical Bundle
Lifetime Online Access to:
- Utah Electrical Online Exam Prep
- All books and references you can use during the exams
- Custom Permanent/Pre-Printed Tabs
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- Education Support Team
- No Pass No Pay Policy
The following references may be used during the Code Exams:
NEC 2020, NFPA 70: National Electrical Code
The following references may be used during the Theory Exams:
NEC 2020, NFPA 70: National Electrical Code
Ugly's Electrical References, 2020
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Permanent Blank Tabs - 375 Pack
Why should I choose RocketCert?
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