R156-55b-302a. Qualifications for Licensure - Education and Experience Requirements

The education and experience requirements for licensure in Subsection 58-55-302(3) are defined, clarified, or established as follows: (1) Master Electrician: (a) An applicant under Subsection 58-55-302(3)(f)(i) shall: (i) hold a bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering from an electrical program accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission/Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (EAC/ABET); and (ii) have at least 2,000 hours of work experience as a licensed Apprentice Electrician. (b) An applicant under Subsection 58-55-302(3)(f)(ii) shall: (i) hold an associate's degree in applied science from an electrical trade school course of study that meets the requirements of Subsection (5); and (ii) have at least 4,000 hours of work experience as a licensed Journeyman Electrician. (c) An applicant under Subsection 58-55-302(3)(f)(iii) shall have at least 8,000 hours of work experience as a licensed Journeyman Electrician. (2) Residential Master Electrician: (a) An applicant under Subsection 58-55-302(3)(g)(i) shall have at least 4,000 hours of work experience as a licensed Residential Journeyman Electrician. (b) An applicant under Subsection 58-55-302(3)(g)(ii) shall: (i) hold a bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering from an electrical program accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission/Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (EAC/ABET); and (ii) have at least 2,000 hours of work experience as a licensed Apprentice Electrician. (3) Journeyman Electrician: (a) An applicant under Subsection 58-55-302(3)(h)(i) shall: (i) have completed a training program of electrical study: (A) of at least 576 total hours in a program meeting the requirements of Subsection (5); and (B) the total hours listed in Subsection R156-55b-(3)(a)(i)(A) must be completed in no less than 48 months; and (ii) have at least 8,000 hours of full-time work experience as a licensed Apprentice Electrician. (b) An applicant under Subsection 58-55-302(3)(h)(ii) shall have at least 16,000 hours of full-time work experience as a licensed Apprentice Electrician. (4) Residential Journeyman Electrician: (a) An applicant under Subsection 58-55-302(3)(i)(i) shall: (i) have completed a training program of electrical study: (A) of at least 288 total hours in a program meeting the requirements of Subsection (5); and (B) the total hours listed in Subsection R156-55b-(4)(a)(i)(A) must be completed in no less than 24 months; and (ii) have at least 4,000 hours of full-time work experience as a licensed Apprentice Electrician. (b) An applicant under Subsection 58-55-302(3)(i)(ii) shall have at least 8,000 hours of full-time work experience as a licensed Apprentice Electrician. (5) Under Subsection 58-1-203(1)(a) and Subsections 58-55-302(3)(f), (3)(h), and (3)(i), an electrical trade school "course of study" and the planned electrical "training program" approved by the Division, mean a program of electrical study that: (a) includes measures of competency and achievement level for each student; (b) is approved by the: (i) Utah Board of Higher Education if the program is based in Utah; or (ii) by the Division in collaboration with the Electricians Licensing Board if the program based outside of Utah; and (iii) is listed on the Division's website, dopl.utah.gov/el. (6) On the job training and instruction shall include measurements of the apprentice's performance in the electrical trade. (7) Up to 3,000 hours of work experience may be credited for each 12 month period. (8) As used in Subsection 58-55-302(3) and this rule, the terms "practical electrical experience", "practical experience", "full-time training", and "full-time experience" mean electrical work experience lawfully performed preceding the date of application.