Electrician apprentice hour log template for Iowa
Iowa electrician apprenticeships total 8000 hours via post-secondary pathway (2000 classroom + 6000 OJT) or traditional (8000 OJT + 144 hours/year classroom), per DIAL and DOL sources. Ratio is 3 apprentices/unclassified persons per 1 licensee, with direct supervision by a licensed Journeyman. Governed by Iowa DIAL Electrical Examining Board and U.S. DOL Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training.
Requirements snapshot
- 8000 total hours
- Ratio: Not to exceed 3 apprentice electricians and unclassified persons to 1 licensee (does not apply to apprenticeship classroom training)
- Board: Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals (DIAL) - Electrical Examining Board; Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training (U.S. Department of Labor) for registered programs
- Forms: Journeyman Class B Affidavit, Master Class B Affidavit, Special Electrician Affidavit, Affidavit of Experience for Reciprocal License, Residential to Journeyman Affidavit, Journeyman Electrician PSEP Total OJT Hour Tracking Sheet
- Last verified: Apr 3, 2026
Sources
- Requirements for Apprenticeship Sponsors Reference Guide
- Apprenticeship.gov Homepage
- DEFINITIONS APPRENTICE: Any individual employed by the ...
- FY 2021 Data and Statistics | U.S. Department of Labor
- Program Registration and Apprenticeship Agreement
- Post-Secondary Electrical Program for Journeyman Electricians
- 103.15 Apprentice electrician unclassified person
- Electrical Licensing
- National Pattrn Standards of Electricians
- HB 2588: Experience Standards Comparison
- State Tax Credits and Tuition Support - Apprenticeship.gov
Requirements can vary by program. Always verify with the Iowa licensing board.
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Common electrician categories
Your state board may require specific categories. Adjust these templates to match Iowa guidance.
Templates are a starting point. You can rename or reorder categories before logging hours.
For record-keeping only. Information is provided as-is; we are not liable for errors or omissions. Requirements change and may vary by program—confirm with the Iowa board.