Change of Classification

Application For Change of Classification
THE EXAM IS BASED ON 2017 OR 2020 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE. UGLY'S ELECTRICAL REFERENCES GUIDE IS ALLOWED.

Per Article 14 Section 4, of the Local 26 Bylaws:

(a) A Residential Wireman shall be required to satisfactorily complete an additional three year training course as provided by the NJATC before being eligible to request a change of classification to JOURNEYMAN WIREMAN.

(b) A Residential Wireman who has three (3) or more years of good standing in the brotherhood may request to take the three year training course in order to be eligible to become a Journeyman Wireman. The Examining Board may recognize prior experience and administer a test for placement in the Upgrade Program. Upon satisfactory completion of this course and the payment of the difference in admission fee prevailing at the time he or she became a Residential Wireman, the member shall have his or her classification changed to Journeyman Wireman.
If approved for the Change of Classification Test, your score will determine if you will be:
- reclassified as an 'A" Journeyman Wireman (AJ) (90% or higher)
- eligible to enroll into the 3rd year of the R to A Upgrade School (80%-89%)
- eligible to enroll into the 2nd year of the R to A Upgrade School (70%-79%)
- eligible to enroll into the 1st year of the R to A Upgrade School (60%-69%)
- RE classificaitons scoring 60% or better will be reclassified as RW and eligible to enroll in the R to A Upgrade School
- did not score high enough and may reapply again in 6 months
Once you have tested and are eligible to enroll in the R to A Upgrade School, you will not be allowed to test again, until you would have been expected to finish the R to A Upgrade School.

DUE TO THE INCREASED NUMBER OF MEMBERS SHOWING INTEREST AND BEING TESTED FOR THE PROGRAM, TEST TAKERS ARE CURRENTLY TESTING FOR UPGRADE STARTING IN THE FALL OF 2026.
Application For Change of Classification
The Change of Classification Test is based on 2017 or 2020 National Electrical Code
Date of Application

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Name*

First NameLast Name
Address*

Street Address

Apartment Number

CityState

Zip Code
Telephone Number*
Date of Birth*

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Date
Email Address*
example@example.com
Last (4) digits of Social Security Card*
Dues Card #*
Current Classification*
Do you need to reschedule a test date that you have ALREADY been approved for?*

NoYes
What is the date of the test you were ALREADY scheduled for?

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Date
Reschedule
Are you now participating in an Upgrade program?*
How long have you worked in the electrical industry?
Do you have an electrical license?*
Mark the following license that apply:
Washington, DC

YesNo
Expiration Date

MonthDayYear
Maryland

YesNo
Expiration Date

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Virginia

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Expiration Date

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Upload any licenses or letters of recommendation that you may have.

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Which location would you like to test?*
If achieving a qualifying score on the exam, which location would you like to attend the Upgrade Program?*
The Examining Board will do everything we can to accomodate your testing location, based on available capacity at that location.
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Application For Change of Classification

Application For Change of Classification