I want to . . .
- Become an apprentice
- Find an apprenticeship program
- Train my employees through apprenticeship
- Contact DAS
- Attend an event/meeting
- Use apprentices on public works projects
- See if an apprentice is registered with the State of California
- Find out where consultants will be in the field
- Find out about the California Apprenticeship Council
- Become a certified electrician
- See how apprenticeship can change lives
General electrician
To apply to take the exam for electrician certification,
fill out the following:
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Required - 8000 hours of work for an electrical contractor installing, constructing or maintaining electrical systems covered by the National Electrical Code. The 8000 hours must consist of work in one or more of the following areas, and the maximum number of hours in a particular area that may be counted toward the 8000 hours total are as follows:
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Category |
Maximum credit hours |
| Troubleshooting and Maintenance | 1500
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| Finish Work and Fixtures | 600
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| Fire/Life Safety, Nurse Call | 600
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| Industrial Wiring | 6000
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| Voice Data and Video Installation | 1500
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| Underground Conduit Installation | 750
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| Stock Room and Material Handling | 300
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| Residential Writing | 3000
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| Commercial Wiring | 6000
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| Total credit hours | 8000
Required minimum hours |