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Alabama Electrical Journeyman

Alabama Electrical Journeyman License Exam Prep

Get licensed to work as a professional journeyman electrician in Alabama. Our comprehensive exam prep course gives you everything you need to pass the Prov exam on your first attempt.

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What is an Alabama Electrical Journeyman License?

The Alabama Electrical Journeyman license allows you to work as a skilled electrician under the supervision of a licensed electrical contractor. Journeyman electricians can perform electrical installations, maintenance, and repairs on residential, commercial, and industrial projects.

What Can a Journeyman Electrician Do?

With a Journeyman license, you can:

  • Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems
  • Work on residential and commercial projects
  • Work under a licensed electrical contractor
  • Supervise apprentice electricians
  • Earn higher wages than unlicensed electricians
  • Gain experience toward an Unlimited Electrical Contractor license

What Can't a Journeyman Do?

Journeyman electricians cannot:

  • Own an electrical contracting business
  • Pull building permits independently
  • Bid on electrical projects as a contractor
  • Work without supervision from a licensed contractor

Journeyman vs. Unlimited Electrical Contractor

Understanding the difference between these two licenses will help you plan your electrical career path in Alabama.

Feature Journeyman Electrician Unlimited Contractor
Can Own Business? ❌ No ✅ Yes
Can Pull Permits? ❌ No ✅ Yes
Needs Supervision? ✅ Yes - Must work under licensed contractor ❌ No - Can work independently
Project Size Limits? N/A - Works on any project under contractor No limits - Any size project
Can Supervise Others? ✅ Yes - Can supervise apprentices ✅ Yes - Can supervise all electricians
Experience Required? 4 years (8,000 hours) 4 years as journeyman + exam
Exam Required? ✅ Yes - Prov Journeyman Exam ✅ Yes - Prov Unlimited Contractor Exam

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Steps to Obtain Your Alabama Electrical Journeyman License

Step 1
Submit Your Application

Apply to the AECB for Journeyman approval. Forms: AECB Forms.

Submit Application
Step 2
Register for the Journeyman Exam

After approval, schedule with Prov: provexam.com/schedule.

Register
Step 3
Purchase Your References

Use approved open-book references (NEC, trade references) per the CIB.

Purchase
Step 4
Take the Exam

Computer-based, open-book; 75% to pass. Eligibility valid 90 days from approval.

Exam

Electrical Journeyman — Requirements & Application

  • Statewide journeyman license required to perform electrical work under proper supervision.
  • Open-book exam rules apply (highlighting/tabs allowed; no loose notes/copies).
  • See Admin. Code 303-X-2-.01 for scope/definitions.

Test Information — Electrical Journeyman (Alabama)

Administered by: Prov, Inc. Passing score: 75%.

Exam InformationDetails
Number of Questions80
Time Limit4 hours
Passing Score75%
Subject Area Breakdown
Subject Area# of Questions
Conductors & Cables10
Electrical Power2
Fire Detection & Alarm Systems2
General Electrical Knowledge10
Grounding & Bonding8
Illuminated Signs2
Lighting3
Low Voltage2
Motors6
Overcurrent Protection5
Raceways & Boxes10
Safety Information5
Service, Feeders & Branch Circuits9
Special Occupancies & Equipment6

Board Contact

Alabama Electrical Contractors Board (AECB) • (334) 679-1020 • aecb.alabama.gov