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Electrical in Wisconsin

What we confirmed about the path from apprentice to journeyman electrician in Wisconsin, with the official link for each item. Anything we couldn’t confirm is flagged.

How do I become an electrical apprentice in Wisconsin?

Short answer:Who licenses this trade: State journeyman electrician license (plus registered apprentice credential). Experience before the journeyman exam: Completion of a construction electrician apprenticeship of at least 3 years approved by US DOL or WI DWD, or the stated experience alternative.

Last checked. Official source: dsps.wi.gov.

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Licensing rules

Electrical licensing rules
Who licenses this trade State journeyman electrician license (plus registered apprentice credential)Official source: dsps.wi.gov
Apprentice registration Not yet confirmed with an official source, check the official link.
Experience before the journeyman exam Completion of a construction electrician apprenticeship of at least 3 years approved by US DOL or WI DWD, or the stated experience alternativeOfficial source: dsps.wi.gov
Apprentices per supervisor State law bars DWD from requiring more than 1 journeyworker per apprentice (except under collective bargaining agreements)Official source: docs.legis.wisconsin.gov
Who can supervise an apprentice Not yet confirmed with an official source, check the official link.

Last checked . 3 of 5 items confirmed against official sources; flagged items are still pending. Main board: Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS).

Frequently asked questions

Who licenses electricians in Wisconsin?

State journeyman electrician license (plus registered apprentice credential).Source: dsps.wi.gov

How much experience do you need before the journeyman electrician exam in Wisconsin?

Completion of a construction electrician apprenticeship of at least 3 years approved by US DOL or WI DWD, or the stated experience alternative.Source: dsps.wi.gov

How many apprentices can one supervisor oversee in Wisconsin?

State law bars DWD from requiring more than 1 journeyworker per apprentice (except under collective bargaining agreements).Source: docs.legis.wisconsin.gov

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