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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Helpful 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 […]
Helpful 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 […]
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 […]
Helpful Tip #142 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 […]
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 […]
Helpful Tip #145 Parts of the Articles Personalize your NEC book It is helpful to circle in red or highlight in pink each Part heading (marked with Roman numerals: I, II, III, etc.) of every Article, and write that numeral at the top of the page. That way, when you look for a particular Part […]