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10-06-2009, 08:34 PM
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Junior Member
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Location: NE
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New here, how long to get electrical license in NYC?
Hey guys, I'm new here, I've been working for an electrician since I was 16 (i'm now 17 and in my senior year of HS).
I've only worked in the field for 3 weeks so far, but i've been working in the shop part time since then. I knew alot about electric before I got the job with them, I basically read tons and tons about electric before ever attempting to do any electrical work.
So my question is: How long will it take me to get an electrical license in NYC?
I know that it takes roughly 12-15 years to get your license if working in the field with no schooling. 
How long will it take to get my license if I get a degree in electrical engineering in my first 4 years of college?
I've heard that an additional 3-1/2 yrs working in the field after that and you can go for your test, is this true? 
Thanks in advance,
Steve
btw, nice site here... hope to learn alot 
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10-06-2009, 09:28 PM
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Unlimited Lic.Electrician
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Charlotte N.C.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Steve G.
I know that it takes roughly 12-15 years to get your license if working in the field with no schooling. |
Wow.  It only takes 7 years before you can take the unlimited test here in N.C..
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10-06-2009, 09:28 PM
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Unlimited Lic.Electrician
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Also welcome to the forum.
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10-06-2009, 09:30 PM
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Stiff Member
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Location: Sebring, FL
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6 years in florida with no schooling
4 years if you do schooling and know your stuff.
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10-06-2009, 09:30 PM
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Stiff Member
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And welcome to the forum
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10-06-2009, 09:31 PM
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B4T Scotchkote installer
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NYC test is one of the most involved and hardest to get known to man
I'm sure someone here has more info on it
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10-07-2009, 10:33 AM
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Junior Member
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Thanks... anybody else wanna' chime in?
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10-07-2009, 01:32 PM
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Location: NYC, NY
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Hey Steve. Im in the same boat as you, but I'm older. In NYC you need 7 and a half years working for a licensed electrician. If you go to college and get an EE MASTERS degree, it gets cut down to 2 and a half yrs. If you get an EE BACHELORS, 3 and a half years. You can also do vocational school. APEX, Berk and a few others offer classes. Check out the link below, starting on page 7. Has all the requirements for a NYC license. I got 5 years on the books so far...2 and a half more to go. Who you workin for around here anyway?
http://www.nyc.gov/html/dob/download..._elec_code.pdf
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10-07-2009, 04:17 PM
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Member
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Also, if anyone has any more info to share on a NYC License, I'd love to hear it. If I knew better when I was 17/18 years old, I would have gone for a Bachelors in EE instead of my business bachelors degree. Sucks.
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10-07-2009, 05:19 PM
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child please.....
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Hack City, USA aka New Orleans
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Originally Posted by GDK 13
Also, if anyone has any more info to share on a NYC License, I'd love to hear it. If I knew better when I was 17/18 years old, I would have gone for a Bachelors in EE instead of my business bachelors degree. Sucks.
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Haha. Thats the same exact thing I said. I got a bachelors in Business adm. , and I regret it. I should have gone for EE. If you are one of those school types like me, you will have no prob. passing the test.
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10-07-2009, 05:27 PM
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Originally Posted by NolaTigaBait
Haha. Thats the same exact thing I said. I got a bachelors in Business adm. , and I regret it. I should have gone for EE. If you are one of those school types like me, you will have no prob. passing the test.
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the worst thing is, when i went to college, i knew I wanted to be an Electrician too. Just had NO idea at all that getting a degree in EE would help me get licensed a lot faster. I took business courses sicne I want to own my business.
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10-07-2009, 07:21 PM
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Junior Member
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Location: NE
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GDK 13
Hey Steve. Im in the same boat as you, but I'm older. In NYC you need 7 and a half years working for a licensed electrician. If you go to college and get an EE MASTERS degree, it gets cut down to 2 and a half yrs. If you get an EE BACHELORS, 3 and a half years. You can also do vocational school. APEX, Berk and a few others offer classes. Check out the link below, starting on page 7. Has all the requirements for a NYC license. I got 5 years on the books so far...2 and a half more to go. Who you workin for around here anyway?
http://www.nyc.gov/html/dob/download..._elec_code.pdf |
I work for vanguard, but i've been in the shop mostly, hav'nt been in the field for months due to school.
Who do you work for?
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10-07-2009, 07:37 PM
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Member
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Location: NYC, NY
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Steve, you getting any PM's from me?
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10-07-2009, 09:02 PM
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Junior Member
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GDK 13
Steve, you getting any PM's from me?
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Got all three! 
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10-08-2009, 09:19 PM
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Junior Member
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Anybody here gone to cooper union?
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10-11-2009, 04:50 PM
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Welcome I hope you find what you need. 
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