Electrician Classes in Wyoming (Top Schools)

O*Net reported that Wyoming would have a projected 20% growth of electrician jobs from 2020 to 2030.

This arose from the increasing construction projects in the residential and business sectors.

So if you want to pursue this career, now’s your chance to do so.

Here’s how you can become an electrician in Wyoming.

Potential Salary

Wyoming electricians have the following salary information as of May 2021 per the Bureau of Labor Statistics:

Mean Wage:

• Annually – $63,120
• Hourly – $30.35

Regional Salary

How to Become an Electrician in Wyoming

The WY Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety, Electrical Board oversees the licensing regulations of electricians.

• Apprentice electrician
• Apprentice low voltage/limited technician
• Journeyman electrician
• Master electrician
• Low voltage technician
• Limited technician
• Electrical contractor
• Low voltage/limited contractor

Note that you’ll receive your license via email as the Board no longer mail physical copies of these licenses.

Becoming a Licensed Apprentice

Qualifications

Whether you’re applying as an apprentice electrician or low voltage/limited technician, you’ll need to meet these qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in an approved apprenticeship program
• Has been employed by an electrical or low voltage/limited contractor

License Application

To apply, you must submit the following within 10 days of employment:

• Completed application through the WY State Fire Marshal’s Public Portal
• License fee – $20
• Apprentice OJT form signed and notarized by the employer
• OJT letter on company letterhead signed and notarized by past or current employer
• A copy of your previous and existing license, if applicable
• (Optional) A copy of transcripts or certificate of completion of a previously completed approved apprenticeship program or its equivalent

License Renewal

Your license will be valid from July 1 of the current year to June 30 of the next year.

To renew, you must submit the following:

• Completed renewal application via the Public Portal
• Renewal fee – $20
• Apprentice OJT form, with the required experience and education hours met in the corresponding apprentice year (see table below)
• Proof of completing relevant education from an approved electrical program or its equivalent

Becoming a Journeyman Electrician

Qualifications

To qualify, you must meet these requirements:

• At least 4 years (8,000 hours) of electrical wiring experience
• Completed 576 hours (144 hours per year) of related electrical education
• Can credit up to 2 years (4,000 hours) of experience if you completed related electrical courses from an accredited school

License Application

To apply, you must submit the following:

• Completed application via the Public Portal
• License fee – $100
• Proof of meeting the experience and education requirements
  • Employment verification form signed and notarized by the employer
  • Official transcripts or notarized letters from local unions or licensing boards

Exam Details

The Board has contracted with the ICC to help administer the licensure exams.

Here are the details for the journeyman exam:

• Exam fee – $115
• Exam type – open book with the following authorized references
  • NEC 2020
  • Ugly’s Electrical Reference
• Exam content – covers the current NEC with 80 questions in 4 hours
• Passing score – 70%

For complete exam information, refer to the WY electrical candidate information bulletin.

License Renewal

Your license will need a renewal on January 1 every three years.

To renew, you must submit the following:

• Completed renewal application via the Public Portal
• Renewal fee – $50
• Proof of completing 16 CE hours, of which 8 hours should be about the NEC

Becoming a Master Electrician

Qualifications

To qualify, you must meet these requirements:

• At least 8 years (16,000 hours) of electrical wiring experience, of which 4 years (8,000 hours) as a licensed journeyman
• Completed 576 hours (144 hours per year) of related electrical education

License Application

To apply, you must submit the following:

• Completed application via the Public Portal
• License fee – $200
• Proof of meeting the experience and education requirements

Exam Details

Here are the details for the master electrician exam:

• Exam fee – $115
• Exam type – open book with the following authorized references
  • NEC 2020
  • Ugly’s Electrical Reference
• Exam content – covers the current NEC with 100 questions in 5 hours
• Passing score – 75%

License Renewal

Your license will need a renewal on January 1 every three years.

To renew, you must submit the following:

• Completed renewal application via the Public Portal
• Renewal fee – $100
• Proof of completing 16 CE hours, of which 8 hours should be about the NEC

Becoming a Low Voltage Technician

Qualifications

To qualify, you must have up to 2 years (4,000 hours) of electrical wiring experience covered by the scope of the low voltage license.

If you are to work on systems under 90 volts, you’ll need to meet these experience requirements:

• LV-G – General installations – at least 4,000 hours in 2 years
• LV-A – Alarms – at least 3,000 Hours in 18 months
• LV-C – Communications – at least 500 Hours in 3 months
• LV-S – Sound – at least 500 Hours in 3 months
• LV-T – TV and satellite – at least 500 Hours in 3 months
• LV-X – Control – at least 1,000 hours in 6 months
• LV-LS – Lawn sprinklers – at least 80 hours in 2 months

License Application

To apply, you must submit the following:

• Completed application via the Public Portal
• License fee – $100
• Proof of meeting the experience requirements for the chosen specialty

Exam Details

Here are the details for the low voltage technician exam:

• Exam fee – $115 each
• Exam type – open book with the following authorized references
  • NEC 2020
  • NEC Handbook
  • Ugly’s Electrical Reference
  • Ferm’s Fast Finder Index
  • Tom Henry’s Key Word Index
• Exam content – covers the current NEC
  • LV-G – 50 questions in 3 hours
  • All others – 30 questions in 1.5 hours
• Passing score – 70%

License Renewal

Your license will need a renewal on July 1 every three years.

To renew, you must submit the following:

• Completed renewal application via the Public Portal
• Renewal fee – $50

Becoming a Limited Technician

Qualifications

To qualify, you must have up to 2 years (4,000 hours) of electrical wiring experience covered by the scope of the limited license.

You must meet the required experience hours for these specialties:

• LM-E – Elevators – at least 4,000 hours in 2 years
• LM-S – Electric signs – at least 4,000 hours in 2 years
• LM-W – Water well and irrigation systems – at least 4,000 hours in 2 years
• LM-L – Light fixtures – at least 1,000 hours in 6 months
• LM-H – HVAC – at least 4,000 hours in 2 years

License Application

To apply, you must submit the following:

• Completed application via the Public Portal
• License fee – $100
• Proof of meeting the experience requirements for the chosen specialty

Exam Details

Here are the details for the limited technician exam:

• Exam fee – $115 each
• Exam type – open book with the following authorized references
  • NEC 2020
  • Ugly’s Electrical Reference
• Exam content – covers the current NEC
  • LM-E / LM-S – 50 questions in 3 hours
  • LM-W / LM-H – 40 questions in 2 hours
  • LM-L – 30 questions in 2 hours
• Passing score – 70%

License Renewal

Your license will need a renewal on July 1 every three years.

To renew, you must submit the following:

• Completed renewal application via the Public Portal
• Renewal fee – $50

Becoming an Electrical Contractor

Qualifications

To qualify, you must meet these requirements:

• Has assigned a master electrician to become the business’s Master of Record
• Has complied with the state’s rules and regulations on electrical contracting work

License Application

To apply, you must submit the following:

• Completed application via the Public Portal
• License fee – $400
• Signed and notarized Master Electrician of Record form
• Signed and notarized Personnel of Applicant form

License Renewal

Your license will need an annual renewal on July 1.

To renew, you must submit the following:

• Completed renewal application via the Public Portal
• Renewal fee – $400

Becoming a Low Voltage/Limited Contractor

Qualifications

To qualify, you must meet these requirements:

• Has assigned a low voltage technician, limited technician, journeyman electrician, or master electrician to become the business’s Technician of Record
• Has complied with the state’s rules and regulations on low voltage/limited electrical contracting work

License Application

To apply, you must submit the following:

• Completed application via the Public Portal
• License fee – $200
• Signed and notarized Technician of Record form
• Signed and notarized Personnel of Applicant form

License Renewal

Your license will need an annual renewal on July 1.

To renew, you must submit the following:

• Completed renewal application via the Public Portal
• Renewal fee – $200

Electrical Training Programs and Schools in Wyoming

You need electrical education and training to enter the industry.

You have two options to obtain the necessary trade knowledge and skills:

• Enroll in a technical school
• Apply for an apprenticeship program

Technical School

By attending a trade school, you can earn a degree that’ll help you prepare for the journeyman licensure exam and land an entry-level electrical position.

Some of the areas you’ll learn will include:

• Electrical codes
• Project layout and planning
• Raceway systems
• Installing services, switchboards, and panels
• Motor control center installation
• Installing, splicing, and terminating wires and cables
• Cable tray installation
• Lighting system installation
• Testing and troubleshooting feeders, motors, and branch circuits
• Motor installation
• Control system installation
• Installing instrumentation and process control systems
• Service and troubleshooting
• Safety awareness and practices

Apprenticeship Program

Generally, apprenticeship programs are sponsored by unions (JATCs) and non-unions (private employers).

The good thing about these programs is the real-world experience you’ll gain, allowing you to understand the trade and the industry from the get-go.

Both sponsors will have common qualification requirements, which are as follows:

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Has a high school diploma or GED equivalent
• Passing grades in high school algebra
• Has a valid driver’s license
• Pass the general aptitude test
• Pass the medical/physical exam

The table below lists some of the schools and associations offering electrical training programs in Wyoming.

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