The only professionals allowed to work on electrical wiring and problems in homes and commercial buildings are certified electricians. The video shows how one can become a certified electrician. It is a long process that takes about four to ten years and you must pass examinations before you can get your license.
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The journey to becoming a certified electrician starts with an apprenticeship. One can become an apprentice immediately after high school. Work as an apprentice for four years before you can apply for an electrician license. When an electrician is seeking licensing, they need to show evidence that they have worked as an electrician. Depending on where you live, you may need between four and ten years of experience to get a license.
One has to pay the license application fees to the electrical contractors' board in their area. Afterward, they sit for an examination that they must get 75% to pass, and pay the set exam fees before they can participate. You have three hours to finish the exam. All electricians who achieve the pass mark get their certification. You can get study materials and help online. Certified electricians must renew their licenses every three years and put in hours of continued education.
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