Electrician Schools in Nevada (Top Programs)

Are you interested in working as an electrician in Nevada?

In such a case, check out the info below to get an idea of how to start.

Apprenticeship

In order to get licensed, you first need to meet some training criteria to take the journeyman exam.

In Nevada, each city has its own licensing regulations.

Reno

The training for the residential journeyman lasts for 6,000 hours of experience over 3 years.

The training for the general journeyman lasts for 8,000 hours of experience over 4 years.

Clark County (Las Vegas)

In Clark County, you don’t need to meet any other requirements than having completed an apprenticeship program and take the licensing exam.

Trade Schools

To enroll in a trade school, you need to:

• Be 18 years old
• Have a driver’s license
• High school diploma or GED
• Be a Nevada resident

Your school will also register your apprenticeship, which you need to renew annually by providing proof of education.

Some of the classes you will take include:

• Getting Started as a Residential Electrician
• Working Safely with Electricity
• Electricians’ Tools
• Additional Unit Materials
• The Nature of Electricity
• Electrical Equipment
• Working with Conduit
• Wiring Electrical Components
• Math for the Trades
• Circuit Analysis and Ohm’s Law
• Electric Heating and Air Conditioning
• Troubleshooting Electrical Systems
• Electrical Estimating

Apprenticeship Programs

You can join a union program, for which you have to register with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW).

To apply, you need:

• To be 18 years old
• Have a driver’s license
• High school diploma or GED
• One year of algebra class
• Pass a drug and skills test

Such programs typically last for 4 years and include 8,000 hours of training.

In Reno, you need to have an Apprentice Electrical Certificate for the duration of your training program.

Become a Journeyman

Reno

To take the licensing exam for either of the 2 journeyman certifications, you need to submit:

• Legalized letters with proof of job experience
• $10 fee
• A CV detailing your job experience in the field
• Application form

Clark County (Las Vegas)

The exam is managed by the International Code Council’s Professional Certification Contractor Examination Service.

The exam can be taken online, and

In this county, you can also apply for a master electrician license through the same process,

Become an Electrical Contractor

To run your own business, you need a certification from the Nevada State Contractors Board.

To apply, you need experience of 4 years as a journeyman.

The criteria is listed below:

• Complete an application
• 4 legalized reference letters from employers
• Full details of your work experience
• Current financial statement
• Application fee

You will also need to pass an open book exam that has 2 parts:

• The theory on the Electrical Code
• Law and Business exam based on the Nevada The Construction Business and Law Manual

Salary

The salary of an electrician in Nevada depends on a variety of factors, though it is generally higher than in other states.

Regional Salary in Nevada

Maintaining the License

In Reno, your journeyman license has to be renewed every 3 years, for which you need to take 15 additional class hours.

In Clark County (Las Vegas), the journeyman license needs to be renewed every 3 years for a $30 fee.

The independent contractor certification expires after 2 years and needs to be renewed.

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