Required Books
The examination is administered as an open-book exam. Use of the National Electrical Code book is allowed during the examination. A Code book will be provided for you to use.
- All examination questions are consistent with the 2023 National Electrical Code book. The 2023 National Electrical Code book and Formula Page will be provided to you at the test center. You may not write, highlight, underline, and/or index on the references. You may not use any other materials.
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Confirm This Is the Right License for Your Work
Every state licensing board defines the exact project types, sizes, and trades that fall under each contractor classification. Review the scope below to make sure this license matches the work you actually do — then enroll in the seminar that prepares you for that exam the first time.
"Journeyman electrician" means a person having the necessary qualifications, training, experience, and technical knowledge to wire for, install, and repair electrical apparatus and equipment for electric light, heat, and power, and for other purposes, in accordance with standard rules governing the work.
To perform electrical contracting in the State of Colorado, you must be a licensed Electrical Contractor registered with the State of Colorado:
- Hold or employ a licensed master electrician to serve as the responsible individual for the company.
- The master electrician and company owner (if separate individuals) must sign an Acknowledgment of Responsibility Form. The selected master electrician may be the responsible party for one company only.
- You must submit evidence that you comply with Workers' Compensation and Unemployment Compensation laws.
License Requirements
Experience Requirements
8,000 hours of experience earned in no less than 4 years
4,000 hours of which must be in commercial/industrial work
Education Requirements
288 hours of classroom education required for applicants registered as an apprentice on or after 1/1/2011
Must be documented with a transcript or similar statement
Reciprocity
Reciprocity: Colorado has entered into reciprocal licensing agreements with the following states: Alaska, Arkansas, Idaho, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington and Wyoming for journeyman electrical licenses only.
Continuing Education
Continuing Education is requiredThe Exam
Examination Information/Requirements:
Exam fees are $78.00 for exam and $73.00 for re-test
Journeyman Wireman has 90 scored Items: 240 minutes. 70% required to pass (63 correct)
There are up to 10 Non-Scored items with 30 minutes
All examination questions are consistent with the 2023 National Electrical Code book. The 2023 National Electrical Code book and Formula Page will be provided to you at the test center. You may not write, highlight, underline, and/or index on the references. You may not use any other materials.
How We Help You Prepare
American Contractors is offering a 1 and 1/2 day Electrical course that will prepare for the Colorado Electrician Exam classifications. This preparation will increase your chances of passing the Colorado Master Electrician exam, the Residential Wireman exam and the Journeyman Wireman exam. Please call 800-992-1910 for more information!
Applications and licensing information for electrical licenses can be obtained from:
Division of Professions and Occupations
1560 Broadway, Suite 1350
Denver, CO 80202
(303)-894-7800 /Fax (303)-894-7693
www.dora.state.co.us/electrical/
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