What are the different levels of electricians?

In an apprenticeship program, a person will begin working as a paid apprentice under journeymen who can teach the knowledge and skills needed to pass your apprenticeship. This knowledge and skills include learning the government safety regulations and best practices for linemen.

Once a person has completed the required hours of experience in an apprenticeship, they can become a journeyman lineman. A master electrician is a licensed journeyman who has completed an additional 4,000 hours of work experience over two years and passed the journeyman to master electrician exam.

Masters will show proficiency in:

• Creating electrical blueprints and building plans

• Solving complex electrical system failures

• Monitoring, evaluating, and coaching other electricians

• Being the point of contact for owners and vendors

• Planning and executing projects alongside architects, engineers, general contractors, and other tradespeople

Master electricians understand a larger scope of electrical concepts, which is why journeymen need additional training to assume more responsibilities.