Alaska Journeyman Information

The State of Alaska recognizes three different categories of journeymanelectrician (listed below). You may only apply for journeyman status if you have performed appropriate electrical labor under supervison.
To verify your hours of experience, submit a notarized State of Alaska Experience Verification Form or company letterhead, or document verified through an Alaska based union.
Electrician Category
Hours of Labor
Exam Type
Study Guides (Available at Brown Book Store)
Journeyman
8000
Open Book
National Electrical Code 2011
Journeyman Power Lineman
8000
Closed Book
Lineman & Cableman’s Handbook 9th Edition National Electrical Safety Code Transformers
Residential
4000
Open Book
National Electrical Code 2011

You need: (1) a current application, (2) original verification of the appropriate number of hours for the license requested, and (3) the $50 application/test fee. All three items must be submitted together as a packet before requesting a test date. You must turn in your application at least two weeks prior to the date you would like to test.
For detailed requirements and forms needed, see the Application For Certificate Of Fitness at: http://labor.alaska.gov/lss/forms/cof-app.pdf
To schedule your exam, call one of these Mechanical Inspection offices listed at http://labor.alaska.gov/lss/mi-of.htm:
Anchorage
Juneau
Fairbanks
Sitka
(907) 269-4925
(907) 465-4871
(907) 451-2894
(907) 747-6380

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