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Electrical in Rhode Island

What we confirmed about the path from apprentice to journeyman electrician in Rhode Island, with the official link for each item. Anything we couldn’t confirm is flagged.

How do I become an electrical apprentice in Rhode Island?

Short answer:Who licenses this trade: State: registered apprentice, journeyperson (B) and master (A) electrician licenses. Apprentice registration: Yes. Apprentices register with DLT upon employment with a licensed electrical contractor. Experience before the journeyman exam: Minimum 8,000 hours over at least 4 years plus 144 hours of related instruction per year. Who can supervise an apprentice: An appropriately licensed journeyperson electrician.

Last checked. Official source: dlt.ri.gov.

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Licensing rules

Electrical licensing rules
Who licenses this trade State: registered apprentice, journeyperson (B) and master (A) electrician licensesOfficial source: webserver.rilegislature.gov
Apprentice registration Yes. Apprentices register with DLT upon employment with a licensed electrical contractorOfficial source: webserver.rilegislature.gov
Experience before the journeyman exam Minimum 8,000 hours over at least 4 years plus 144 hours of related instruction per yearOfficial source: webserver.rilegislature.gov
Apprentices per supervisor One registered apprentice per licensed journeyperson (direct personal supervision), with listed exceptionsOfficial source: webserver.rilegislature.gov
Who can supervise an apprentice An appropriately licensed journeyperson electricianOfficial source: webserver.rilegislature.gov

Last checked . 5 of 5 items confirmed against official sources. Main board: Rhode Island Dept. of Labor & Training (DLT), Professional Regulation, Board of Examiners of Electricians.

Frequently asked questions

Who licenses electricians in Rhode Island?

State: registered apprentice, journeyperson (B) and master (A) electrician licenses.Source: webserver.rilegislature.gov

Do electrical apprentices have to register in Rhode Island?

Yes. Apprentices register with DLT upon employment with a licensed electrical contractor.Source: webserver.rilegislature.gov

How much experience do you need before the journeyman electrician exam in Rhode Island?

Minimum 8,000 hours over at least 4 years plus 144 hours of related instruction per year.Source: webserver.rilegislature.gov

How many apprentices can one supervisor oversee in Rhode Island?

One registered apprentice per licensed journeyperson (direct personal supervision), with listed exceptions.Source: webserver.rilegislature.gov

Who can supervise an electrical apprentice in Rhode Island?

An appropriately licensed journeyperson electrician.Source: webserver.rilegislature.gov

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