Electrician Apprentice HQ #1 Online Resource For Becoming An Electrician 
Last updated on October 22nd, 2026.
Your career as an electrician in Georgia begins with apprenticeship training.
Use this guide to:
- Find out where to get an electrical apprenticeship in Georgia
- Understand Georgia’s electrical licensing requirements
- Learn how to get started as an electrical apprentice in Georgia
The sections below explain those steps in detail.
Start with the state’s licensing rules.
How To Become An Electrician In Georgia
You do not need a state license to begin working as an electrician in Georgia.
You need a license to work as an electrical contractor, providing electrical work as a service or running your own company.
Georgia has two types of electrical contractor license:
- Electrical Contractor Class I (restricted)
- Electrical Contractor Class II (unrestricted)
To become an electrician in Georgia, first choose an apprenticeship, either union or non-union.
Employers require you to meet standard training requirements before working without direct supervision.
Training requirements include:
- 8000 hours of work experience (5 years)
- 180 hours of classroom education per year
After completing your apprenticeship, you can legally work for an electrical contractor without direct supervision or a license or certification test.
Begin by finding an electrical apprenticeship near you.
IBEW – NECA Electrical Apprenticeships in Georgia (Union)
Completing the apprenticeship earns you a Journeyman Certificate and official recognition as an electrician in all 50 states under national standards.
Albany Electrical JATC
P.O. Box 916
Albany, GA 31702
Phone 229-436-2417
Fax 229-436-0992
Atlanta Electrical JATC
6601 Bay Circle
Norcross, GA 30071
Phone 404-523-5400
Fax 404-525-6761
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Their programs of study include Inside Wireman (Electrical Apprentice), Installer Technician (Telecommunications Apprentice), Construction Wireman 1-4, Construction Electrician 5-6, and Continuing Education for Training Center graduates and other Electrical Contractor Personnel.
INSIDE WIREMAN APPRENTICESHIP: This is a 5-year apprenticeship program including a minimum of 180 hours of related instruction per year and a minimum of 8,000 hours of on-the-job training. While the Outside Lineman works on the distribution network, bringing power from sources of generation to the customers, the Inside Wireman’s job is to distribute and connect the customer’s electrical equipment to that power source. The Inside Wireman installs and maintains all of the various types of electrical systems found in commercial and industrial facilities.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS APPRENTICESHIP: This is a 3-year apprenticeship program including a minimum of 180 hours related instruction per year and a minimum of 4,800 hours of on-the-job training for the 3 years. While the Inside Wireman is installing the conduit and power feeders on a project, the Installer Technician is working beside the Wireman, installing the network of low voltage cabling that is used for video, voice and data or other low voltage signaling.
There is a $45.00 non-refundable processing fee. We accept check, money order, Visa and MasterCard. NO CASH ACCEPTED.
Applications may be made in person at the AEJATC office Monday through Friday, 7:00am to 3:30pm.
IMPORTANT! No application will be processed until the $45.00 processing fee has been received. When returning applications to our office by mail, you should include payment by check or money order, DO NOT SEND CASH.
For application deadlines, postmarks are not considered. Applications are considered valid on the date the AEJATC office receives the completed application along with payment of the processing fee. The AEJATC cannot be held responsible for errors made by the postal service.
DEADLINES FOR APPLICATION
An application is only valid for the Selection Period in which it is submitted. There are two Selection Periods each year:
- May 16 – *October 15 for Apprenticeship starting in January
- October 16 – *May 15 for Apprenticeship starting in July
* When October 15 or May 15 fall on a weekend, the deadline will be extended to the following Monday
DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED
The following is a list of the items required to make an application complete (also see cutoff dates):
- Birth Certificate: you must be at least 17 years of age to apply and 18 to begin the program.
- An authenticated high school diploma or two year associate degree or higher, or GED.
- DD-214 Long Form. (This requirement is for veterans only).
- Valid Driver’s License and dependable transportation. Applicants must be able to report to work anywhere in the jurisdiction of the committee. (see below).
- Proof of residence: you must show evidence of being a resident of the area under jurisdiction of this committee. This area includes the following counties in Georgia:Banks, Barrow, Bartow, Butts, Carroll, Chattahoochee, Chattooga, Cherokee, Clarke, Clay, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, Dawson, DeKalb, Douglas, Elbert, Fayette, Floyd, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Habersham, Hall, Haralson, Harris, Heard, Henry, Jackson, Lumpkin, Madison, Marion, Meriwether, Morgan, Muscogee, Newton, Oconee, Oglethorpe, Paulding, Pickens, Pike, Polk, Quitman, Rockdale, Schley, Spalding, Stewart, Talbot, Taylor, Towns, Troup, Union, Walton, Webster and White; and the following counties in Alabama: Barbour, Chambers, Henry, Lee, Russell.
a. The following items may be used as proof of residence:
i. Mortgage Statement/Warranty Deed
ii. Last Year’s W-2 Form
iii. Voter Registration Card
iv. Pay check stub (including name and address)
v. Lease Agreement
- Bills and other mail may not be used as proof of residence.
- Qualifying score on the trade specific aptitude test. (you will be scheduled for your aptitude test by the Training Center and notified of your test date)
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- Valid Driver’s License
- Social Security Card/or equivalent documentation of legal work status
- Birth Certificate
- High School Diploma or GED
- Official Transcript documenting 1 year of Algebra knowledge
- Form DD-214 (if applicable)
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The application packet will include the following documents which must be completed and returned:
- Signed Fundamental Training School Agreement
- Random Drug Test Statement
*$25.00 application fee (payable by money order or cashier’s check only, no personal checks)
The following documents are also required:
- Valid DOT physical/medical card
- Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). Permits will not be accepted.
- Birth Certificate
- Social Security Card
- High School Transcript
- Diploma or GED. If submitting a GED, test scores must be included. High school transcripts through the last grade completed are still required.
- DD214, if you are a Veteran. DDF2384, if you are in the Reserves.
- Residency in SELCAT jurisdiction
- Access to computer with internet and current email address
CSRA Electrical JATC
1248 Reynolds Street
Augusta, GA 30901
Phone 706-722-4100
Fax 706-722-9555
After finding an apprenticeship, read our guide to how to join an IBEW apprenticeship. It explains the application process.
After choosing an apprenticeship and applying, expect the following process:
- Aptitude Test
- Interview
- Selection
IEC Electrical Apprenticeships in Georgia (Non Union)
Completing the apprenticeship earns you a Journeyman Certificate and official recognition as an electrician in all 50 states under national standards.
IEC Atlanta
4500 Winters Chapel Rd., Atlanta, GA 30360
770-242-9277
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The two main program requirements are: minimum of 576 hours of classroom training and 8,000 hours (up to 4 years) of on the job training (OJT).
IEC allows direct transfers in and out of the Atlanta program to and from any program utilizing the IEC National Curriculum.
The apprenticeship program is offered onsite, as well as, online (or distance learning) for those whom need to travel for work or are not closed enough to a physical location. The Professional Electricians’ Program (PEP) is an advanced apprenticeship program for those whom have at least 5 years of field experience, yet lack the formal education. All of these programs receive journeyman certification.
Steps to applying for the Atlanta Chapter On-site Apprenticeship Program:
1) Make application in person, Monday thru Thursday at 10am, 2pm or 4pm
– 4500 Winters Chapel Rd., Atlanta, GA 30360
2) Pay a $10 application fee – cash, debit card and all major credit cards (no checks)
3) Complete application and math exam (note: exam does not screen out applicants, but below 70% grade will require math refresher course)
4) Be working for an IEC member, or have a funding source: WIOA, self-pay, non-member payment
5) Be ready to attend class and study each week: classes begin in January and August
How To Become A Licensed Electrical Contractor Class I (Restricted) in Georgia
An electrical contractor class I license covers “Statewide class I electrical contractor licenses restricted to electrical contracting involving single-phase electrical installations which do not exceed 200 amperes at the service drop or the service lateral”.
The license comes from the Georgia Board of Construction Industry.
To obtain an electrical contractor class I license, follow this process:
– The board must approve you before you can take the license test.
– You must be at least 21 years old to apply.
– You need 4 years or more of practical experience, mainly as defined by the National Electrical Code (NEC) or Georgia Electrical Code. The Board of Construction Industry credits secondary experience, mainly theoretical knowledge, up to a maximum of 1 year. This work or education counts at 50% toward that 1 year.
For example, 2 documented years of schooling earn 50%, or 1-year credit. A documented 1 year earns 6 months of credit, half the 1 year completed.
The remaining years must be primary experience in the ability and installation of electrical systems. You must document work experience in 6 of the fields a-h. Apply online; AMP conducts the exams.
A score of 70% or higher is required to pass, with slight adjustments based on question difficulty.
After passing, expect your license by mail in approximately 6 weeks. License holders must complete Continuing Education (CE), with requirements from 0 hours to 4 hours per year depending on when the license is issued. Renew the license every two years on June 30.
How To Become A Licensed Electrical Contractor Class II (Unrestricted) In Georgia
The license comes from the Georgia Board of Construction Industry.
To obtain an electrical contractor class II license, follow this process:
- The board must approve you before you can take the license test.
- You must be at least 21 years old to apply.
- You need 4 years or more of practical experience, mainly as defined by the National Electrical Code (NEC) or Georgia Electrical Code. The Board of Construction Industry credits secondary experience, mainly theoretical knowledge, up to a maximum of 1 year. This work or education counts at 50% toward that 1 year.
For example, 2 documented years of schooling earn 50%, or 1-year credit. A documented 1 year earns 6 months of credit, half the 1 year completed.
The remaining years must be primary experience in the ability and installation of electrical systems. You must also prove experience with installations beyond single phase, 200 amperes systems.
- You must document work experience in all fields a-h.
Apply online and take the exam through AMP. Passing requires 70% or more, with small scoring adjustments for question difficulty. After passing, expect your license by mail in approximately 6 weeks. When you receive your license, you will be subject to Continuing Education (CE). The required hours vary from 0 hours per year to 4 hours per year, depending on the time you will receive your license. After your first renewal, you will have to obtain 4 hours of Continuing Education per year. You will have to renew your license each June 30 of even years.
Resources:
http://sos.ga.gov/index.php/licensing/plb/21
http://sos.ga.gov/acrobat/PLB/44%20Electrical%20Application.pdf
http://sos.ga.gov/cgi-bin/plbforms.asp?board=44
