R156-55b-302a. Qualifications for Licensure - Education and Experience Requirements

  (1) In accordance with Subsection 58-55-302(3)(i)(i), the approved electrical training program for licensure as a residential journeyman electrician consists of:

  (a) a program of electrical study approved by the Utah Board of Regents, Utah System of Technical Colleges Board of Trustees or other out of state program that is deemed substantially equivalent as determined by the Electricians Licensing Board. Programs approved by the Electricians Licensing Board prior to January 1, 2009 remain approved programs; and

  (b) at least two years of work experience as a licensed apprentice consistent with Section R156-55b-302b.

  (2) In accordance with Subsection 58-55-302(3)(h)(i), the approved four year planned training program for licensure as a journeyman electrician consists of:

  (a) a program of electrical study approved by the Utah Board of Regents, Utah System of Technical Colleges Board of Trustees or other out of state program that is deemed substantially equivalent as determined by the Electricians Licensing Board. Programs approved by the Electricians Licensing Board prior to January 1, 2009 remain approved programs; and

  (b) at least four years of work experience as a licensed apprentice consistent with Section R156-55b-302b.

  (3) A semester of school shall include at least 81 hours of classroom instruction time. A student shall attend a minimum of 72 hours to receive credit for the semester.

  (4) A competency exam shall be given to each student at the end of each semester with the exception of the fourth year second semester. A student, to continue to the next semester, shall achieve a score of 75% or higher on the competency exam. A student who scores below 75% may retake the test one time.

  (5) The applicant shall pass each class with a minimum score of 75%.

  (6) Competency test results shall be provided to the Board at the Board meeting immediately following the semester in a format approved by the Board.

  (7) An applicant for a master electrician license, applying pursuant to Subsection 58-55-302(3)(f)(i) shall be a graduate of an electrical program accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission/Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (EAC/ABET).

  (8) An applicant shall provide documentation that all education and experience meets the requirements of this rule.