Electrician apprentice hour log template for Massachusetts
Massachusetts electrician apprenticeships are governed by the Division of Apprentice Standards (DAS) and the Board of State Examiners of Electricians, requiring registration of apprenticeship agreements and adherence to state standards including a minimum of 2,000 hours of employment and 150 hours per year of classroom instruction. The supervision ratio is one apprentice per journeyman electrician under direct supervision. Required forms include the Apprenticeship agreement, Employment Certification forms, and work experience records.
Requirements snapshot
- 2000 total hours
- Ratio: One apprentice maximum per journeyman electrician under direct supervision
- Board: Division of Apprentice Standards (DAS) under Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development; Board of State Examiners of Electricians
- Forms: MA-Only Employment Certification Form (Form 272), Employment Certification forms for work experience documentation, Apprenticeship agreement (must be signed by apprentice and parent/guardian if under 18), Work experience records (countersigned by supervising electrician under pains and penalties of perjury)
- Last verified: Apr 5, 2026
Sources
- Requirements for Apprenticeship Sponsors Reference Guide
- Registered Apprenticeship Program
- Apprentices by State Dashboard
- Bul2004-05-att2.pdf
- FY 2021 Data and Statistics | U.S. Department of Labor
- Prevailing Wage and the Inflation Reduction Act
- 237 CMR 22.00: REQUIRED ELECTRICAL EDUCATION
- EL Candidate Information Bulletin August 2022
- 237 CMR 13.00: Eligibility Criteria for Initial Licensure
- Apply for an individual electrical or systems license
- Chapter 23: Apprenticeship Statute
- Bill S.1538 - Massachusetts Legislature
- DAS Standards - Mass.gov
- 237 CMR 18.00: Rules Governing Practice - Board of State Examiners of Electricians
- General Law - Part I, Title II, Chapter 23, Section 11K
- Division of Apprentice Standards - Mass.gov
Requirements can vary by program. Always verify with the Massachusetts licensing board.
How ApprenticeHourLog helps
- State-specific category templates for electrician work.
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- Audit trail with timestamps and signatures.
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Common electrician categories
Your state board may require specific categories. Adjust these templates to match Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts board.