Washington D.C. Master/Journeyman Electrician

License Requirements

Upon approval of your application, you will receive an eligibility notice. It will include steps to register for exam. Eligibility period is 30 days and you may test only once in that time.

A Surety Bond and Liability Insurance is required.

Journeyman require 4 years (minimum of 4,000 hours) experience as an apprentice under the supervision of an electrician, master electrician, master electrician specialist, or licensed contractor OR attend a college course in electrical engineering for 4 years and gain 1 year of experience under the supervision of an electrician, master electrician, master electrician specialist, or licensed contractor.

There are three primary ways of completing your training: enroll in a technical school, join a union apprenticeship program, or work with a non-union organization for placement in an apprenticeship program. 

The District does not specify requirements for classroom instruction, however, during an apprenticeship or technical school program, you’ll be getting an education on the theory and science that goes into setting up and maintaining electrical systems.

To qualify for a Master Electrician license you would need: 

At least 4 years of experience working as a licensed  electrician OR 4 years of college education in electrical engineering AND 2 years of practical experience performing electrical work