Master Electrician

The following information is geared towards Local 103 Members who are preparing to apply for a Master Electrician license:

Summary of documents you will need to apply for your license:

  1. A recent passport-style photo
  2. High school diploma or equivalency
  3. Electrical-industry education 150-hour certificate (Form 225)
  4. 15-hour code update certificate
  5. CORI Authorization Form

Additional documents some people will need:

  • Military veterans should submit a DD-214 or DD-215. 
  • Those who wish to apply for a testing accommodation will need to submit an Accommodation Request and supporting documentation.

Details on required documents:

1. A recent passport-style photo

    • A recent photo of yourself taken indoors from the shoulders up with a plain background.
    • You may take a selfie on your phone but look directly at the camera lens, not at the screen.

2. Your high school diploma, equivalency, or transcript

    • If you cannot locate it, ask your high school to email you a transcript.

3. Electrical industry education 150-hour certificate (Form 225)

    • Please email Contact@bostonjatc.org to request your certificate. Allow 1-2 weeks for processing.

4. 15-hour Code Update Certificate

    • If you completed your code update online, the completion certificate was emailed to you.
    • If you took the in-person code update, certificates are available for download under “CEU Training” from the JATC portal upon completion of the course.

5. CORI Authorization Form

Optional Additional documentation:

  • Veterans and Military Spouses – submit a copy of discharge form (DD214 & DD215) or Military Spouse Affidavit to receive benefits of the Valor ACT and 5 points exam credits.  Disregard this step if you are not a Veteran.
  • Fill out the Request for Accommodation Form and include along the required supporting documentation, if you wish to request special testing accommodations.

AFTER YOU GATHER ALL DOCUMENTS ABOVE:

To create a PSI account, upload your documents and submit your application to PSI!

AFTER YOU SUMBIT YOUR APPLICATION TO PSI:

  1. It can take up to 90 days for final approval to take the exam.
  2. Check your status anytime under “My Application”

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

How can I apply for an accommodation during the exam?

Click Here to fill out the Request for Accommodation Form and include it, along with the required supporting documentation, with your Application for Exam.

Will I get extra points on the exam for being a Veteran?

Applicants who qualify as a veteran per M.G.L. c. 4, § 7, clause forty-third must submit a copy of discharge form (forms DD214 and DD215) to receive benefits of the Valor ACT and 5 points exam credits.

How can I get study material for the exam?

Click Here to view and download the 2023 Mass Amendments
Click Here to view and download 237 Commonwealth of Mass Regulations
Click Here to view and download Mass General Laws, Chapter 141
Click Here for the PSI Journeyman Electrician Test Prep
Click Here for State licensing requirements effective February 7, 2020
Click Here for the full Candidate Information Bulletin
Click Here to purchase National Code Index Tabs
Click here to read 237 CMR 14.02.