Just like other professional contractors, electricians in the state of Maine must offer proof of the appropriate education and training (or the equivalent) for the license they would like, as well as pass the state-approved exam. Their license then must be updated every two years.
In the state of Maine, senior electrician licenses are also available for electricians who are 70-years-old or older; the senior electrician license renewal fee is reduced to $20.00. Non-senior master and journeyman electricians must renew their licenses every two years at a cost of $150.00, while apprentice and helper electricians must pay $50.00. Military experience may qualify as approved training for electrical licensing. To inquire about substituting military experience for traditional electrical training, contact the Maine Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation.
Maine Electrical License Reciprocity
Several states have reciprocal agreements with the state of Maine which allows practicing electricians in those states to gain a license in the state of Maine as well. In order to do so, an electrician must have passed an examination and gained a license in their home state, have practiced their trade for a minimum of six years, and put in an application with the state of Maine. States that have reciprocity agreements with Maine include:
- Idaho;
- New Hampshire;
- North Dakota;
- Oregon;
- Wyoming;
- Vermont.
Maine Master Electrician License Requirements
A master electrician is defined by the state website as, “an individual engaging in, or about to engage in, the business of installing electrical wires, conduits, apparatus, fixtures and other electrical equipment.” In order to get licensed as a master electrician in Maine, you must fulfill the following requirements:
- A minimum of 4,000 hours of in-field experience as a journeyman OR 12,000 hours of experience with electrical installations (Section 1101);
- A minimum of 576 hours in a state-approved program:
- 450 hours of required study
- 126 hours of degree-related courses;
- Pass the state-approved examination ($50.00);
- Submit of an application ($25.00);
- Pay the SBI report fee ($21.00).
Electrical Master Exam
The master electrical exam consists of 100 questions. 70% is a passing grade. In order to take the exam, you must submit an application for examination. Upon approval from the Board, you may proceed to schedule your exam.
Maine Electrical Journeyman License Requirements
An electrical journeyman is defined by the state website as, “an individual making electrical installations in the employment of a master electrician, limited electrician or electrical company.” In order to get licensed as a journeyman electrician in Maine, you must fulfill the following requirements:
- Minimum of 8,000 hours of in-field experience as an apprentice or helper electrician;
- Minimum of 576 hours in a state-approved program
- 225 hours of required study
- 351 hours of elective study;
- Graduate from a state-approved 2-year electrical training program (including at least 8,000 hours of practice under the supervision of a licensed plumber);
- Graduate from a state or vocational program (including at least 4,000 hours of in-field experience) OR 8,000 hours of in-field experience as an apprentice plumber;
- Pass the state-approved examination ($50.00);
- Submit an application ($25.00);
- Pay the SBI report fee ($21.00).
Electrical Journeyman Exam
The journeyman electrical exam consists of 100 questions. 70% is a passing grade. In order to take the exam, you must submit an application for examination. Upon approval from the Board, you may proceed to schedule your exam.
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Maine Journeyman-in-Training Electrical License Requirements
The state of Maine defines a journeyman-in-training as, “a person making electrical installations in the employment of a master electrician, limited electrician or electrical company and under the supervision of a journeyman, limited or master electrician.” A person pursuing this license must fulfill the following requirements:
- Graduate from an approved training program;
- 2,000 hours of in-field experience;
- Pass the state-approved examination;
- Submit an application ($25.00);
- Pay the SBI report fee ($21.00).
Maine Electrical Limited License Requirements
The state of Maine defines limited electrician as, “an individual doing work to install and service the electrical work related to a specific type of electrically operated equipment or to specific electrical installations only authorized by this license.” In order to gain a limited electrician license, you must take the state’s exam and submit a license application ($25.00).
Maine Electrical Helper License Requirements
The state of Maine defines a helper electrician as, “a person making electrical installations in the employment of a master electrician, limited electrician or electrical company and under the direct supervision of a master, journeyman or limited electrician.” In order to gain a license as a helper electrician, you must submit a license application ($25.00) and pass a background check.
Electrician Apprenticeship Requirements
The state defines an apprentice electrician as, “an individual who is engaged in a written agreement to complete a 4-5 year educational and work program to learn the trade of an electrician under the direct supervision of a licensed master, journeyman or limited electrician in an apprenticeship program.” The following requirements must be met to become an apprentice electrician in Maine:
- Be at least 16 years of age;
- High school diploma or equivalent;
- Acceptance to an accredited program;
- Submission of an application;
- Background check.
Maine Electrical Apprentice Jobs
Apprentice electrical work can be found through your apprentice electrical program or independently through resources like online job boards.
Electrical Trade Schools in Maine
Eastern Maine Community College
Location: 354 Hogan Rd, Bangor, ME 04401
Contact Info: (207) 974-4600
Tuition: $3,676 (In-state tuition)
Type: Public
Northern Maine Community College
Location: 33 Edgemont Dr, Presque Isle, ME 04769
Contact Info: (207) 768-2700
Tuition: $3,464 (In-state tuition)
Type: Public
Southern Maine Community College
Location: 2 Fort Rd, South Portland, ME 04106
Contact Info: (207) 741-5500
Tuition: $3,760 (In-state tuition)
Type: Public
Kennebec Valley Community College
Location: 92 Western Ave, Fairfield, ME 04937
Contact Info: (207) 453-5000
Tuition: $3,790 (In-state tuition
Type: Public
Maine Professional License Search
Because it is the legal obligation of electricians to hold the appropriate license, many states offer resources to check the credentials of electricians. The state of Maine offers a license information search tool on their state website.
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