Required Books
The associated references are used for our seminar and can be taken into the exam. References can be highlighted and tabbed, with permanent index tabs.
The examinations are OPEN BOOK. The following material is allowed for the Residential, Journeyman, and Master exams:
National Electrical Code®, 2020 Edition (tabs and/or indexes may be used)
Montana Building Codes Amendments
“Printreading,” by David L. Hittinger, Based on the 2020 NEC
A silent, nonprinting, nonprogrammable calculator that is not designed for preprogrammed electrical calculations (e.g., “Electrical Estimate Pal” is not allowed)
Note: Candidates are allowed to have personal highlights, underlining, and notes in the approved material. Candidates are responsible for bringing their own references to the examination center. Any candidate caught writing, highlighting, underlining and/or indexing in the references during the examination will be reported to the Montana State
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Applicants for the Montana Master Electrician license must be approved by the State and must pass the required examination.
There are Educational or Experience Requirements that must be met: Electrical Engineering Degree (4yr) from accredited college or university with letters of verification from employers of 1 year experience in light, heat and power OR a copy of certificate or diploma verifying graduate of post secondary electrical trade school recognized by the Board, accompanied by letters of verification from employers of at least 4 years (8,000 hours) practical experience in the electrical field.
At least 5 years (10,000 hours) experience in planning, laying-out, and supervising at a journeyman level with an appropriate amount of commercial, residential, industrial, and institutional wiring.
Applicants for the Montana Master Electrician license must be approved by the State and must pass the required examination.
There are Educational or Experience Requirements that must be met:
Electrical Engineering Degree (4yr) from accredited college or university with letters of verification from employers of 1 year experience in light, heat and power OR a copy of certificate or diploma verifying graduate of post secondary electrical trade school recognized by the Board, accompanied by letters of verification from employers of at least 4 years (8,000 hours) practical experience in the electrical field.
At least 5 years (10,000 hours) experience in planning, laying-out, and supervising at a journeyman level with an appropriate amount of commercial, residential, industrial, and institutional wiring.
Department of Labor and Industry
Montana State Electrical Board
301 South Park, 4th Floor
P. O. Box 200513
Helena, Montana 59620
(406) 444-5711
Email: dlibsdhelp@mt.gov
www.electrician.mt.gov
For information on reciprocity contact the Montana State Electrical Board.
Montana requires 8-hours on Continuing Education each year for license renewal. A minimum of 4-hours must be certified as covering the NEC updates. CE courses approved by another state having reciprocity with the Board will be honored.
The exam is administered by PSI.
Master Electrician 2020 exam is open-book, has 80 questions with a minimum passing score of 75% correct. Time allowed is 40 minutes.
Examination content includes: National Electrical Code, General Trade Knowledge & Theory, and Major Load Calculations
American Contractors offers an Electrical seminar to prepare for the Montana Master Elecrtician exam. Our seminar begins with our Instructors covering pertinent information about the test. This includes, but is not limited to, the books that will be used on the Tennessee exam; the testing company that administers the exam; a breakdown of content that is covered on the exam; testing strategy that we recommend our students use during the exam; and book navigation techniques.
This information is invaluable and is instrumental in the success of our students.
