What would be the best way to study at home to pass the test to become an Electrician?
Asked by cholly_horse
what sort of material might i purchase? or what books should i read? is it possible to find enough material to pass the test to become an electrician outside of an institution? and would you be accepted without academic history as long as you passed the test? or perhaps scored good on the test?

Best Answer:
Depends on what state you live in. They all have different rules about licensing. The code is national, however. You could get a copy of the National Electrical Code from a local bookstore (or Amazon). There are lots of books on learning the trade, but the only ones of use to you are the ones that comply with your state's requirements. Our state lists licensing requirements on it's website for the Department of Labor and Industries which regulates licensing and enforces code. Sometimes apprenticeship programs are available. Sometimes technical school is available. You could call a local electrical contractor and get the best answers. Some are union some are not union, and you can find out the differences. Sometimes the non-union companies have better benefits and more flexible training.. You might even call the local electrical union. Look for IBEW in the phone book. Builders associations are also good sources. Most are easy to find in the Yellow Pages. Good luck.

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Answered by chubbydw331

I looked into this before. Becoming a licensed electrician is an apprenticeship. First, you get an apprentice license which only costs money, no testing required. Then you work as an apprentice doing actual work under the supervision of a journeyman. The pay is not very much. After working 4 years, you can apply to take the test along with your employer confirming that you have put in your time as an apprentice. When you pass the test and become a journeyman, you still operate under the supervision of a master electrician but the pay is better. After you do another 2 years successfully as a journeyman, you can apply to take the master level test. Passing that, you can open your own business and supervise other journeyman and apprentice level employees. Books: go get a copy of the NEC (National Electrical Code). Your design and installation must meet or exceed the code requirements. It's more like a rule book than a how-to book.
Answered by Thomas K

Before you do anything go to the link below and get some specific information about your State's specific requirements. I can't give you a definitive answer without knowing what type of test your taking (i.e journeyman, limited or unlimited Master, etc.). There are States with no school requirement and there are States with no license requirement. Again, it'll depend on where you're located. Some States have a school plus 1-3 year hand-on experience requirement or a no school and 5 year hands-on requirement. For your Master's test, reading the NEC book alone isn't going to cut it. You need to know how to quickly find things in the code book, but your study guide will probably be from Stallcup's Exam Prep Guide or similar material. Once again, check out the link. Good Luck.
Answered by TheElectrician