What is the NECA-IBEW Electrical Training Center?

Thankyou for your interest in the NIETC program(s). We hope you find these questions and answers helpful in learning about our association and importance within the electrical construction industry.

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Who are we?

The NECA-IBEW Electrical Training Center is the premier electricial training organization for the overall Portland Metropolitan / Vancouver area.

Why do we train Electricians?

All electrical installations are required by law to meet the standards of the National Electrical Code (which is published by the NFPA) and the codes of the local jurisdiction. The states of Oregon and Washington also require that electrical installations be performed by a licensed electrician.

How do I become a Licensed Electrician?

All electricians must have a Journeyman's License issued by the state that they are working in. The Journeymans Electrician license is issued to those who have passed the State Electrician's Exam.

How do I take the State Electrician's Exam?

The state will allow people to take the exam only if they meet the requirements for the electricians Journeymans license. These requirements will include:

• Documented on-the-job hours worked under the supervision of a registered electrical contractor
• Documented class-time-training hours with a state registered electrical training program

Anyone who wishes to become an electrician must qualify to be eligible to take the State Electrician's Exam.

How can I meet the state requirements to become a Journeyman Electrician?

The first step to becoming a Journeyman Electrician is to apply at the NIETC office. We accept hundreds of applicants each year to be a part of the electrical construction industry. The NIETC is registered with the states of Oregon and Washington to train electrical apprentices to be eligible for the State Exam and become skilled Journeyman Electricians.