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Construction, Electrical Fundamentals Pathway

DSPS Registration and Instruction Requirements

All YA Construction Electrical Fundamentals students must be registered with the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS).

Any individual, regardless of age, who is doing installation, maintenance, or repair of electrical wiring is required to hold some type of individual Wisconsin electrical license or registration and to work under the supervision of a Wisconsin master electrician, Electrical Apprentice is the best fit for YA students. Submit a completed application form. Initiate the process by registering on the DSPS online credentialing system: LicensE. Instructions for applications are available on the DSPS website at http://dsps.wi.gov.

Application for Electrical Apprentice Registration, along with the required $30 application and credential fees. The Electrical Apprentice credential has no requirements for applying but does require renewal after one year. Renewal registration fee is $15.

If you have questions concerning the electrician licensing, please email DSPSCredTrades@wisconsin.gov.