Montana Contractors License

Applicants must have either completed 4-years of apprenticeship in the electrical trade or be able to document (by 3rd party) 4-years or 8,000 hours of practical experience in wiring for light, heat, and power. Only a maximum of 4,000 hours in residential experience is allowed.

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.

 There are Experience or Educational Requirements that must be met.

Completion of at least 2 years apprenticeship in the electrical trade OR Third party verification of 2 years (4,000 hours) practical experience in wiring for, installation and repairing of electrical apparatus and equipment for light, heat and power.