How do I become an electrical apprentice in South Dakota?
Short answer:Who licenses this trade: State: apprentice, journeyman and contractor electrical licenses. Apprentice registration: Yes. Licensed apprentice electrician. Experience before the journeyman exam: 4 years (8,000 hours) as a licensed apprentice under the employment and supervision of an electrical contractor. Who can supervise an apprentice: Employed and supervised by a licensed electrical contractor.
Last checked. Official source: dlr.sd.gov.

Licensing rules
| Who licenses this trade | State: apprentice, journeyman and contractor electrical licensesOfficial source: dlr.sd.gov |
|---|---|
| Apprentice registration | Yes. Licensed apprentice electricianOfficial source: dlr.sd.gov |
| Experience before the journeyman exam | 4 years (8,000 hours) as a licensed apprentice under the employment and supervision of an electrical contractorOfficial source: dlr.sd.gov |
| Apprentices per supervisor | Not yet confirmed with an official source, check the official link. |
| Who can supervise an apprentice | Employed and supervised by a licensed electrical contractorOfficial source: dlr.sd.gov |
Last checked . 4 of 5 items confirmed against official sources; flagged items are still pending. Main board: South Dakota Electrical Commission (Dept. of Labor & Regulation).
Frequently asked questions
Who licenses electricians in South Dakota?
State: apprentice, journeyman and contractor electrical licenses.Source: dlr.sd.gov
Do electrical apprentices have to register in South Dakota?
Yes. Licensed apprentice electrician.Source: dlr.sd.gov
How much experience do you need before the journeyman electrician exam in South Dakota?
4 years (8,000 hours) as a licensed apprentice under the employment and supervision of an electrical contractor.Source: dlr.sd.gov
Who can supervise an electrical apprentice in South Dakota?
Employed and supervised by a licensed electrical contractor.Source: dlr.sd.gov
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