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The California Electrician Guide

California requires a General Electrician Certification issued by the DLSE Electrician Certification Unit, which mandates 8,000 hours of qualifying work...

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Who licenses the work

California requires a General Electrician Certification issued by the DLSE Electrician Certification Unit, which mandates 8,000 hours of qualifying work...

Hours, exam, and eligibility rules

1. General electrician certification requires 8,000 hours of qualifying work experience under an electrical contractor.

Apprenticeship authority in California

Registered apprenticeship oversight in California runs through California Division of Apprenticeship Standards (DAS).

Additional state context

The California Division of Apprenticeship Standards (DAS) oversees and consults on apprenticeship programs in the state.

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  • California licensing authority for Electrician

    California requires a General Electrician Certification issued by the DLSE Electrician Certification Unit, which mandates 8,000 hours of qualifying work...

  • Licensing rules and hour requirements

    1. General electrician certification requires 8,000 hours of qualifying work experience under an electrical contractor.

  • Apprenticeship authority in California

    Registered apprenticeship oversight in California runs through California Division of Apprenticeship Standards (DAS).

  • Additional state context

    The California Division of Apprenticeship Standards (DAS) oversees and consults on apprenticeship programs in the state.

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