Key Points You Should Know About Electricians Before Calling Them for Electrical Service Are Electricians licensed? Electricians working in the State of Texas are required to be licensed by the by the “Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation” Are there different levels of Licensing? Yes, there are 4 levels of licensing for Electricians.
Apprentice Electrician Someone new to the trade is considered an Apprentice. Upon 2 years of supervised training and obtaining a passing score on an electrical exam, they become a Wireman Electrician.
Wireman Electrician A Wireman Electrician is able to work unsupervised in any residential home. They cannot work in the commercial field without a Journeyman Electrician present.
Journeyman Electrician At Caddell, all of the electricians we send to your home to work on your electrical system hold this license. To be a Journeyman Electrician, one must complete 8000 hours of work under a Master Electrician and pass a written exam.
Master Electrician A Master Electrician is just that, a Master. All electrical contracting companies MUST have a Master Electrician on board to oversee the electrical work being performed on a daily basis.
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