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Electrical in Florida

What we confirmed about the path from apprentice to journeyman electrician in Florida, with the official link for each item. Anything we couldn’t confirm is flagged.

How do I become an electrical apprentice in Florida?

Short answer:Who licenses this trade: Local: counties and municipalities issue journeyman electrical licenses (the state licenses contractors). Experience before the journeyman exam: For a local journeyman license: a registered state-approved apprenticeship or at least 12,000 hours of on-the-job training, plus a proctored exam.

Last checked. Official source: myfloridalicense.com.

An electrician tests connections in an open electrical panel with a multimeter

Licensing rules

Electrical licensing rules
Who licenses this trade Local: counties and municipalities issue journeyman electrical licenses (the state licenses contractors)Official source: flsenate.gov
Apprentice registration Not yet confirmed with an official source, check the official link.
Experience before the journeyman exam For a local journeyman license: a registered state-approved apprenticeship or at least 12,000 hours of on-the-job training, plus a proctored examOfficial source: flsenate.gov
Apprentices per supervisor Not yet confirmed with an official source, check the official link.
Who can supervise an apprentice Not yet confirmed with an official source, check the official link.

Last checked . 2 of 5 items confirmed against official sources; flagged items are still pending. Main board: Florida DBPR Electrical Contractors’ Licensing Board (contractors).

Frequently asked questions

Who licenses electricians in Florida?

Local: counties and municipalities issue journeyman electrical licenses (the state licenses contractors).Source: flsenate.gov

How much experience do you need before the journeyman electrician exam in Florida?

For a local journeyman license: a registered state-approved apprenticeship or at least 12,000 hours of on-the-job training, plus a proctored exam.Source: flsenate.gov

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