Typically, most states licensing laws require at least four years of experience to even be eligible to become an electrician. This will include thousands of hours of work experience, 96 hours of classroom training, passing the journeyman exam, and getting an electrician license.

During these years, you will learn the basic skills of an electrical worker and the different codes and requirements for various building structures. In many cases, aspiring electricians have the option to become apprentices, attend a trade school or join on-the-job training to further their skills.