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California requires a General Electrician Certification issued by the DLSE Electrician Certification Unit, which mandates 8,000 hours of qualifying work experience and a passing score on the state exam.
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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 experience and a passing score on the state exam.
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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) (https://www.dir.ca.gov/das/das.html).
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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 experience and a passing score on the state exam.
Licensing rules and hour requirements
1. General electrician certification requires 8,000 hours of qualifying work experience under an electrical contractor. (Source: https://www.dir.ca.gov/DLSE/ECU/1a.html; verbatim: “Required - 8000 hours of work for an electrical contractor installing, constructing or maintaining electrical systems covered by the National Electrical Code.”)
Apprenticeship authority in California
Registered apprenticeship oversight in California runs through California Division of Apprenticeship Standards (DAS) (https://www.dir.ca.gov/das/das.html).
Additional state context
The California Division of Apprenticeship Standards (DAS) oversees and consults on apprenticeship programs in the state.
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General electrician certification requires 8,000 hours of qualifying work experience under an electrical contractor.
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The California Division of Apprenticeship Standards (DAS) oversees and consults on apprenticeship programs in the state.
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