In Texas, the highest level of electrical license offered by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation is the Master Electrician license (TDLR). A person must meet the following requirements to get a Master Electrician license. Master electrician license requirements: You must be 18 or older. Have a diploma from high school or something similar. […]
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Get Your Master Electrician License in 3 Steps
Master electrician license application. Yes! It’s time for you to get your Master Electrician License and pull your permits AND get a raise! There are 3 steps you have to take in order to make this happen. It’s not hard, many journeymen electricians have done this but now it’s your turn. Step 1 Apply for […]
Learn The Secret of a Successful Electrical Exam in Texas
What is the secret? Taking the time to study for the electrical exam is THE secret. If you don’t study for the electrical test you might as well ask the testing center for a failing score and save yourself some time. There are several components to the electrical exam and remember that the test is […]
How to Schedule and Pay for the Electrical Exam in Texas
There are three steps electricians need to take to get their journeyman electrical license or their master electrical license. First you have to turn in your application to your state’s licensing board. For example, in Texas, you must go through Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Once your application is reviewed and approved by […]
Electrical Exam Prep Tip #150- Code Exceptions
Unless an exam question in the master electrical exam or the journeyman electrical exam specifically states that it includes a code exception, do not base your answer on any exceptions. The most correct answer is one which does not take exceptions into account, unless you are instructed to do so.
Electrical Exam Prep Tip #149- Maximum Allowable Requirements
When reading electrical exam questions which are describing maximum allowable requirements, look for key words or phrases that include: no greater than, most, greatest, highest, and shall not exceed. The master electrical exam and the journeyman electrical exam will have several questions in this similar format. Pay close attention.
Electrical Study Guides – Which one is best for you?
Electricians looking to upgrade their electrical license have to prove their electrical knowledge by passing their electrical exam. Finding the right book or program to help them pass the electrical test can be a daunting task for many. Last week I took a call from a journeyman electrician in Texas who just had his electrician […]
5 Must Read Blog Articles – Everything You Want to Learn About Passing The Electrical Exam
Many guys call the office with the same exact complaint. ” I just applied for the electrical license and I have to take the exam but I don’t know where to start”. Sound familiar? Did you get that postcard in the mail and after a moment of excitement and pride you suddenly realized you have […]
Electrical Exam Prep Tip #142 – Index of the NEC
Highlight your index at the back of the NEC book and add page numbers as you study for the electrical exam. There are no page numbers on the index now, save time during the electrical test and prepare ahead of time. Download the PSI Information bulletin, this tells you exactly what will be in the […]
Electrical Exam Prep Tip #144 – Understand the NEC
Understanding the NEC is your challenge in preparing for the master electrical exam or the journeyman electrical exam. During the open book electrical exam you will need to know how to quickly spot the articles and tables in the NEC that you will need to answer the questions correctly. Study the table of contents in […]