Journeyman and master electrician license and test requirements in Arkansas — what the state requires, who gives the exam, which NEC edition it is written on, the fees, and how to sign up. Free — no account needed.
Journeyman requires about 8,000 hours (roughly 4 years) as a registered apprentice under a licensed master, or completion of an approved apprenticeship, then passing the PSI Journeyman exam (NEC-based, passing score about 75%).
Master requires the journeyman experience (~8,000 hrs) plus about 2 additional years (~4,000 hrs) as a licensed journeyman, then passing the PSI Arkansas Master exam (about 100 questions covering NEC, theory, calculations, and Arkansas law).
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2023 NEC
Journeyman: ~60 Q, 3 hr, open book, 70% to pass. Master: ~60 Q, 3 hr, open book (Master passing score commonly cited at 75%). Both are NEC-based and administered by PSI.
~$80 exam fee (Journeyman and Master), paid to the testing vendor · License/app: License fee ~$50; annual renewal $25 (Journeyman) / $50 (Master)
Journeyman requires about 8,000 hours (roughly 4 years) as a registered apprentice under a licensed master, or completion of an approved apprenticeship, then passing the PSI Journeyman exam (NEC-based, passing score about 75%).
Master requires the journeyman experience (~8,000 hrs) plus about 2 additional years (~4,000 hrs) as a licensed journeyman, then passing the PSI Arkansas Master exam (about 100 questions covering NEC, theory, calculations, and Arkansas law).
Journeyman: Journeyman requires about 8,000 hours (roughly 4 years) as a registered apprentice under a licensed master, or completion of an approved apprenticeship, then passing the PSI Journeyman exam (NEC-based, passing score about 75%). Master: Master requires the journeyman experience (~8,000 hrs) plus about 2 additional years (~4,000 hrs) as a licensed journeyman, then passing the PSI Arkansas Master exam (about 100 questions covering NEC, theory, calculations, and Arkansas law).
Journeyman reciprocity with Alaska, Colorado, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming. Master reciprocity is much narrower (Oregon, and Oklahoma/South Dakota per some sources). Confirm current partners with the Board.
Statewide licensing of individuals: Apprentice, Journeyman, Master, plus Residential Journeyman/Master, A/C, and Industrial Maintenance classes. Apply/schedule through the state ELP portal and PSI. ~$75 exam fee paid to PSI.
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