CE Requirement – Texas Electrician
Texas electricians are required to renew their licenses each year. Before renewing, the following licensees must complete 4 hours of continuing education:
- Master Electricians
- Journeyman Electricians
- Journeyman Lineman
- Journeyman Industrial Electrician
- Residential Wireman
- Maintenance Electricians
- Master Sign Electricians
- Journeyman Sign Electricians
- Apprentice Electricians
- Apprentice Sign Electricians
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1: When is the deadline for completing electrical continuing education course?
A: Continuing education courses must be completed within the term of the license being renewed. For example, if a license expires on January 1, 2021, the continuing education courses taken to renew that license must have been taken between January 1, 2020 and January 1, 2021.
Q2: What are the requirements for selecting courses to meet the continuing education hours needed for my electrical license renewal?
A: All courses must be taken through a TDLR-registered provider, such as ExpertCE.com, which is a registered provider (TDLR #2402) offering only TDLR-approved courses that count toward your required continuing education hours for license renewal. Please take note, un-approved courses do not count toward your required hours for license renewal.
Q3: What is the required number of continuing education hours and the specific coursework topics for electricians?
A: The required 4 hours of coursework must address the following:
• National Electrical Code, as adopted under Title 8, Occupations Code §1305.101, or the current version of the National Electrical Code, as approved by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
• Texas Electrician Law (Title 8, Occupations Code, Chapter 1305)
• Texas Electrician Administrative Rules (Title 16, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 73)
• Electrical Safety as defined in the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70E
ExpertCE.com offers TDLR approved CE course that meets these requirements.
Q4: Can I receive credit from TDLR for partially completed continuing education courses?
A: No, TDLR does not grant credit for partially completed continuing education courses. However, at ExpertCE.com, available 24/7 year-round, you can learn at your own pace, pause and resume as needed without losing progress. Upon full completion of a course at ExpertCE.com, an approved course certificate is instantly available with no delay.
Q5: Do I need to retain copy of the certificate of completion?
A: Yes, you must retain a copy of the certificate of completion for a course for one year after the date of completion. A TDLR inspector may request to see your records as part of an inspection or investigation. At ExpertCE.com, you can easily retrieve your course completion certification.
Q6: How many continuing education hours are required if I hold multiple electrician licenses, such as both a master electrician and a journeyman electrician license?
A: If you hold multiple electrician license types, you are only required to complete a total of four hours of continuing education. However, these courses must be completed during the renewal period of the license being renewed.
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