Electrician apprentice resume checklist and example

An electrician apprentice resume should state your state registration or license number where your state requires one (Texas, California and Washington do), your apprenticeship year and logged hours, the type of work you have done, your safety training such as OSHA 10, and the tools and testers you can use.

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Electrician apprentice resume checklist

  • State apprentice or trainee registration, if your state requires it
  • Apprenticeship program, year, on-the-job hours and class hours
  • Type of work: residential, commercial, industrial, service
  • Tasks: rough-in, pulling wire, conduit bending, panels, devices
  • Safety: OSHA 10, lockout and tagout, NEC basics
  • Tools and testers, driver's license and own tools

Certifications and licenses for electrician apprentices

CertificationWhy it mattersHow much
Apprentice electrician license
Texas
In Texas, anyone doing electrical work must be licensed. An apprentice electrician license from TDLR needs no exam or experience, must be renewed every year, and lets you work under a licensed master or journeyman electrician. SourceRequired by law
Electrician trainee registration
California
In California, if you work for a C-10 electrical contractor and are not yet eligible for the certification exam, you must register as an electrician trainee, enroll in a state-approved school, and work under a certified electrician. Registration is renewed every year. SourceRequired by law
Electrical training certificate
Washington
In Washington, electrical trainees and apprentices must hold a training certificate from L&I and work under a certified electrician. It is renewed every 2 years with 48 hours of approved classes. SourceRequired by law
Registered unlicensed electrician
Minnesota
In Minnesota, an unlicensed person doing electrical work that needs a license must register with the Department of Labor and Industry and work under a licensed electrician from the same employer. Registration is renewed every year. SourceRequired by law
Apprentice electrician license
Utah
In Utah, apprentice electrician is a license classification, and you need the license before working in the trade. SourceRequired by law
Apprentice registration with the State Electrical Board
Colorado
In Colorado, apprentices must be registered with the State Electrical Board. Your employer applies within 30 days of your start, and you carry the card and work under a licensed electrician. SourceRequired by law
Apprenticeship program, year and hoursEmployers want to know where you are in your training. Name your program (for example a union JATC or a merit shop program), your year, your on-the-job hours and your class hours. A registered apprenticeship is a training program, not a state license. Many states also license or register electrical apprentices, so check with your state's electrical board. SourceOften asked for
OSHA 10-Hour Construction card
Nevada
In Nevada, construction workers must give their employer a current OSHA 10-hour card within 15 days of being hired, and supervisors need the 30-hour card. OSHA's 10-hour Outreach course is voluntary under federal rules, but many contractors ask for it. List the 10-hour or 30-hour card with its year. It is a course card, not an OSHA license. SourceRequired by law when you work in construction
OSHA 10-Hour Construction card
New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Missouri, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, West Virginia
OSHA's 10-hour Outreach course is voluntary under federal rules, but many contractors ask for it. List the 10-hour or 30-hour card with its year. It is a course card, not an OSHA license. New York requires a 10-hour OSHA construction safety course for every worker on public works contracts of $250,000 or more, before work starts. New York City also requires a Site Safety Training card on many building sites. Connecticut requires proof of a 10-hour OSHA construction safety course for every worker on covered public works projects. Massachusetts requires every worker on public construction contracts over $10,000 to have completed a 10-hour OSHA construction course. Missouri requires a 10-hour OSHA construction course for on-site workers on public works projects, within 60 days of starting. New Hampshire requires the 10-hour OSHA construction course before starting work on public projects of $100,000 or more. Rhode Island requires the 10-hour OSHA construction course, carried on site, for state and city projects of $100,000 or more. West Virginia requires a 10-hour OSHA construction course within 21 days on public improvement projects over $50,000. SourceRequired by law when you work on public construction projects
OSHA 10-Hour Construction card
All states except Connecticut, Massachusetts, Missouri, Nevada, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, West Virginia
OSHA's 10-hour Outreach course is voluntary under federal rules, but many contractors ask for it. List the 10-hour or 30-hour card with its year. It is a course card, not an OSHA license. SourceOften asked for
Driver's licenseSay you have a valid license and, if you do, your own vehicle. Some sites change often.Helps you stand out

State rules for electrician apprentices

These states have their own rules for this job. Each page explains the rule and how to list it on your resume.

Electrician apprentice resume example

A one-page example you can copy. The person is fictional.

Taylor Brooks

Electrician apprentice (2nd year)

Houston, TX · (713) 555-0131 · taylor.brooks@example.com

Summary

Second-year electrician apprentice with 3,400 hours in residential and light commercial work.

Availability

Available for early starts and overtime. Own vehicle and basic hand tools.

Certifications and licenses

  • Apprentice Electrician License, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (renewed 2025)
  • Registered apprentice, IEC Texas Gulf Coast, year 2 of 4 (2024)
  • OSHA 10-Hour Construction card (2024)
  • Texas driver's license

Work experience

Electrician apprentice, Bayou City Electric, Houston, TXMay 2024 to Present
  • Roughed in wiring and boxes for 12 townhomes under a licensed electrician.
  • Bend and install EMT conduit for retail build-outs up to 3,000 sq ft.
  • Install panels, breakers and devices, and test circuits with a multimeter.
  • Follow lockout and tagout on every service call.
Electrical helper, Gulf Coast Contracting, Pasadena, TXJun 2023 to Apr 2024
  • Pulled wire and moved material on 3 commercial sites.

Skills

Conduit bending · Reading blueprints · Multimeter and testers · NEC basics

Education

High school diploma, Lamar High School, 2023

Before and after

Before

Helped the electrician with wiring.

After

Roughed in wiring and boxes for 12 townhomes under a licensed electrician, about 1,800 hours of residential work.

Before

Looking for an apprenticeship.

After

Second-year electrician apprentice with 3,400 hours in residential and light commercial work. State registered, OSHA 10 trained, own vehicle.

Common questions

What should an electrician apprentice put on a resume?

Your state registration or license if your state requires one, your program, year and hours, the kinds of jobs you have worked, your safety training, and the tools and testers you can use.

Do electrician apprentices need a state license?

Some states require it. Texas requires an apprentice electrician license, California requires electrician trainees to register and enroll in an approved school, and Washington requires an electrical training certificate. Other states leave it to your program or city. The checker looks at your state.

How do I get a first apprenticeship with no experience?

List any pre-apprenticeship or trade school classes, an OSHA 10 card, tools you can use, physical or helper work and a driver's license. Say clearly that you are looking for an apprenticeship.

Is a registered apprenticeship the same as a state license?

No. A registered apprenticeship is a training program approved by the US Department of Labor or a state agency. A state license or registration is permission to do electrical work in that state. Some apprentices need both.

Know your pay

Before you apply, check the minimum wage in your state and what you would take home with the paycheck calculator.

Sources

Last updated November 15, 2026. Rules change, so check the source before you rely on it.

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