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Electrical in South Dakota

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

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.

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Licensing rules

Electrical 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

Electricians and apprentices in South Dakota

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