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
Residential electrician
To apply to take the exam for electrician certification,
fill out the following:
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Required - 4800 hours of work for an electrical contractor installing, constructing or maintaining electrical systems covered by the National Electrical Code. The 4800 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 4800 hours total are as follows:
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Category |
Maximum credit hours |
| Fire/Life Safety | 300
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| Underground Conduit Installation | 300
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| Troubleshooting and Maintenance | 600
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| Finish Work and Fixtures | 600
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| Stock Room and Material Handling | 300
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| Residential Writing | 4800
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| Voice Data and Video Installation | 150
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| Total credit hours | 4800
Required minimum hours |



