Electrical Licensing Information
Please be aware that every individual performing electrical work in the State of Iowa must hold a license, including helpers and apprentices.
The Iowa Electrical Examining Board may deny issuing an electrical license to individuals convicted of a forcible felony.
702.11 Forcible felony. 1. A “forcible felony” is any felonious child endangerment, assault, murder, sexual abuse, kidnapping, robbery, human trafficking, arson in the first degree, or burglary in the first degree. 2. Notwithstanding subsection 1, the following offenses are not forcible felonies: a. Willful injury in violation of section 708.4, subsection 2. b. Sexual abuse in the third degree committed between spouses. c. Sexual abuse in violation of section 709.4, subsection 1, paragraph “b”, subparagraph (3), subparagraph division (d). d. Sexual exploitation by a counselor, therapist, or school employee in violation of section 709.15. e. Child endangerment subject to penalty under section 726.6, subsection 6. f. Assault in violation of section 708.2, subsection 4. g. Domestic abuse assault in violation of section 708.2A, subsection 5. h. Removal of an officer’s communication or control device in violation of section 708.12, subsection 3, paragraph “f”. [C79, 81, §702.11] 85 Acts, ch 180, §2; 89 Acts, ch 138, §2; 91 Acts, ch 130, §1; 92 Acts, ch 1163, §117; 94 Acts, ch 1023, §69; 99 Acts, ch 65, §2; 2001 Acts, ch 3, §1; 2001 Acts, ch 176, §79; 2003 Acts, ch 180, §64; 2004 Acts, ch 1151, §2; 2010 Acts, ch 1072, §1; 2012 Acts, ch 1002, §3; 2013 Acts, ch 3
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Application Request Form(s): The request form sheet provides you with all the information you need regarding the documentation that is required to begin the application process. It also informs you of the basic qualification requirements for our program and the specific areas of jurisdiction. A copy of the request form can be downloaded, by area and program, or you can access an online version.
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| Apprenticeship Programs |
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Inside Wireman
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.
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| Online application request form |
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You will need to fill out this form, read and understand all of the information provided before proceeding. Once this form is submitted you will be given a link to start the application process. Please be aware that it will take 1 - 2 business days for us to activate your account on Tradeschool before you can complete an application. If you wish to apply for more than one program, please contact the office.
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| ElectricPrep.com: Aptitude Test Prep Courses |
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ElectricPrep offers courses in Interview Skills, Math Aptitude, Reading Comprehension, Resume Writing and more. The courses are delivered on-line and expire after 270 days. There is a fee for some of the courses.
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| Re-interview Form |
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This form is ONLY for applicants that have previously interviewed and have met the requirements to qualify to re-interview.
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| Tech Math Course Link |
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If you need to fulfill the Algebra requirement to apply, the Tech Math course offered through the University of Tennessee will meet this requirement.
Please follow the link for more information and to register for the course.
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| A Day in the Life of an Apprentice |
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Interested in an electrical apprenticeship but not exactly sure what a typical work day is like?
Check out this video for a glimpse into life as an electrical apprentice.
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Page Last Updated: Apr 99, 2021 (11:07:00)
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