How do I become an electrical apprentice in Minnesota?
Short answer:Who licenses this trade: State: registered unlicensed electrician, journeyworker and master electrician licenses. Apprentice registration: Yes. Unlicensed workers must register with DLI as registered unlicensed electricians ($14). Experience before the journeyman exam: Class A journeyworker: minimum 48 months of experience in listed categories (Minn. R. 3800.3520). Who can supervise an apprentice: Direct supervision at all times by a licensed journeyworker or master electrician employed by the same contractor.
Last checked. Official source: dli.mn.gov.

Licensing rules
| Who licenses this trade | State: registered unlicensed electrician, journeyworker and master electrician licensesOfficial source: dli.mn.gov |
|---|---|
| Apprentice registration | Yes. Unlicensed workers must register with DLI as registered unlicensed electricians ($14)Official source: dli.mn.gov |
| Experience before the journeyman exam | Class A journeyworker: minimum 48 months of experience in listed categories (Minn. R. 3800.3520)Official source: revisor.mn.gov |
| Apprentices per supervisor | A licensed electrician may not supervise more than 2 unlicensed individualsOfficial source: dli.mn.gov |
| Who can supervise an apprentice | Direct supervision at all times by a licensed journeyworker or master electrician employed by the same contractorOfficial source: dli.mn.gov |
Last checked . 5 of 5 items confirmed against official sources. Main board: Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI), Board of Electricity.
Frequently asked questions
Who licenses electricians in Minnesota?
State: registered unlicensed electrician, journeyworker and master electrician licenses.Source: dli.mn.gov
Do electrical apprentices have to register in Minnesota?
Yes. Unlicensed workers must register with DLI as registered unlicensed electricians ($14).Source: dli.mn.gov
How much experience do you need before the journeyman electrician exam in Minnesota?
Class A journeyworker: minimum 48 months of experience in listed categories (Minn. R. 3800.3520).Source: revisor.mn.gov
How many apprentices can one supervisor oversee in Minnesota?
A licensed electrician may not supervise more than 2 unlicensed individuals.Source: dli.mn.gov
Who can supervise an electrical apprentice in Minnesota?
Direct supervision at all times by a licensed journeyworker or master electrician employed by the same contractor.Source: dli.mn.gov
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