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Electrical Contractor Licensing & Exam Prep
In order to install, alter, or maintain any wiring or equipment in Chicago, you must first obtain an electrical contractor license. Each electrical contracting business must be owned by or employ at least 1 supervising electrician. There are two exams available that will determine the type of license you will be issued: The General Electrical Contractor Exam and the Low Voltage Electrical Contractor Exam. One of these exams must be passed in order to become a supervising electrician.
At RocketCert, our exam prep is designed to help you pass the tests on your first try. We also back it with our no pass, no pay policy. All of our training is offered in an online, self-paced format and is available on almost any device. We hope that you will make RocketCert your home to help you obtain your Chicago Electrical Contractor License.
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$532$489Prep, Book, Tabs
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What type of work can be done with this license?
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General Electrical Contractor License
This license allows the business and its employees to perform any type of electrical work, subject to the limitations described in the "requirements" section.
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Low Voltage Electrical Contractor License
This license only allows the business and its employees to perform electrical work involving Class 1, 2, and 3 remote-control, signaling, and power-limited circuits and communications circuits.
What are the requirements to getting a license?
General & Low Voltage Electrical License Requirements- Pass one of the two following exams:
- Supervising Electrician Examination
- Supervising Low Voltage Electrician Examination
- Applicant must be at least 21 years old
- 2 years of experience installing, altering, repairing, and maintaining electrical wires, equipment, and apparatuses while under the direct supervision of a supervising electrician or equivalent person
- Work experience must be verified in writing by their supervisors
Employee Requirements- Where class 1 electrical work is being performed, each person performing electrical work for or at the direction of an electrical contractor must be one of the following:
- A licensed supervising electrician
- An individual who has a certificate of completion from a U.S. Department of Labor recognized apprenticeship program requiring at least 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and classroom instruction
- An individual who is currently enrolled in a U.S. Department of Labor recognized apprenticeship program requiring at least 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and classroom instruction
- *The electrical contractor must maintain record of compliance with these requirements for at least 2 years following completion of the job
- Class 2 electrical work must be done under the supervision of the licensed supervising electrician
How do I obtain a license?
To apply for your license, you must submit your application through the Continental Testing Services website. You can also contact them by phone at 800-359-1313.
The state does not require continuing education prior to each renewal. Also, Illinois has no reciprocity agreements.
With RocketCert, our education is written by a combination of professional educators and industry professionals. Our exam prep is guaranteed to help you pass the exam, and is backed with our no pass, no pay policy. We pride ourselves on providing industry leading customer service. Also, if you find a better original price on any online course that we offer, we will beat it by 10%.
Preparing to pass the exam is a critical part of the licensing process. Failing the exam can result in substantial delays before you are able to work under your license. We offer industry leading exam prep and all of the required books, at an unbeatable price.
A passing score on the exam is required prior to submitting an application. Contact PSI to schedule the examination. Testing centers are setup throughout the State in larger cities.
After completing all the steps above, a PASS notice and application for licensure is sent to the applicant upon passing the required exam(s). Have questions or concerns with this process (or just a lack of time)? Learn more about how we can assist with our Application Processing Program.
Which exam do I need to take?
To schedule your exam, visit Continental Testing or call 800-359-1313.
Supervising Electrician Examination
- Total Questions: 150
- Passing Score: 70% correct
- OPEN BOOK
Topics Include:
- Electrical Principles and Practices
- Fundamental concepts
- Electrical blueprint reading
- Conductors, conduit, and grounding
- Transformers, delta, and wye loads
- Power factor and volt-amps
- Service and voltage drops
- OSHA regulations and workplace safety
- Chicago Electrical Code
- Titles 2, 4 and Chapter 13 (Code Supplement
- General Provisions (090-110s)
- Wiring and Protection (200s)
- Wiring Methods and Materials (300s)
- Equipment for general use (400s)
- Special Occupancies (500s)
- Special Equipment (600s)
- Special Conditions (700s)
- Communication Systems (800s)
Supervising Low Voltage Electrician Examination
- Total Questions: 100
- Passing Score: 70% correct
- OPEN BOOK
Topics include:
- Electrical Principles and Practices
- Fundamental concepts
- Electrical blueprint reading
- Conductors, conduit, and grounding
- Transformers, delta, and wye loads
- Power factor and volt-amps
- Service and voltage drops
- OSHA regulations and workplace safety
- Chicago Electrical Code
- Titles 2, 4 and Chapter 13 (Code Supplement
- General Provisions (090-110s)
- Wiring and Protection (200s)
- Wiring Methods and Materials (300s)
- Equipment for general use (400s)
- Special Occupancies (500s)
- Special Equipment (600s)
- Special Conditions (700s)
- Communication Systems (800s)
How do I pass the exam?
The exam prep includes math, plan reading, study guides covering the topics your exam is based on, practice questions for each references, and unlimited attempts on our "test simulation".
Online Exam Prep Includes:
- Calculation Lessons - Here, we teach you math concepts and how to solve calculations on test day. Calculation topics include Ohm’s Law, voltage drop, transformers, motors, box fill, and allowable fill for raceway sizing.
- Study Guides - Introduce the critical information in your book(s). This will familiarize you with each book’s content and its layout.
- Quizzes - These practice quizzes are based on each individual book/reference. They reinforce key concepts.
- Test Simulation / Practice Exam - Comprehensive exams randomly generated from our database of questions. Test simulations are restricted by time, and hints are disabled. Test simulations are as close to the real exam as you can get.
- Guide to Tabbing - This section includes tabbing books and other test taking strategies to keep calm and focused during the exam.
Chicago Supervising Electrician - Bundle
Includes the following:
- Chicago Supervising Electrician - Online Exam Prep
- Chicago Electrical Code 2018
Plus the following:
- Permanent/Pre-Printed Tabs
- Free Shipping!
- Instructor Support
- No Pass No Pay Policy
- Lifetime Access from nearly any device
Chicago Supervising Low Voltage - Bundle
Includes the following:
- Chicago Supervising Low Voltage - Online Exam Prep
- Chicago Electrical Code 2018
Plus the following:
- Permanent/Pre-Printed Tabs
- Free Shipping!
- Instructor Support
- No Pass No Pay Policy
- Lifetime Access from nearly any device
Chicago Supervising Electrician - Online Exam Prep
Chicago Supervising Low Voltage - Online Exam Prep
Chicago Electrical Code 2018 (Based on 2017 NEC)
Print for Your Exam
American Electricians' Handbook, 17th Edition
OSHA 1926
1 Book Tab Bundle
Permanent Blank Tabs - 375 Pack
Why should I choose RocketCert?
At RocketCert, we strive to be the best (while having fun in the process). This means having not only the best quality of education, but also industry leading technology. Best yet, we are here for you 7 days a week. Have a question or comment? Give us a call or contact us to send us a message. Ready to begin? Select your State above and start immediately. Of course, you can resume later!
Why pay for something knowing your time with it is limited? At RocketCert, we believe in offering lifetime access to your training, even though it will not be needed.
Our education is written industry experts. We believe in helping you with your career, and that help begins with offering best in class education.
We are here for you. Have a question? Need support? Our team is available 7 days a week for technical support. We pride ourselves in taking care of you.
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