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California General/Residential Electrical Certification and Exam Prep
Residential or General Electrician Licensing & Exam Prep
California offers Electrical licenses for specifically Residential or General electrical work. Both of these licenses must operate under a C-10 licensed Electrical Contractor. All of our training is offered in an online self-paced format. Our exam prep is designed to help you pass your test the first time. All of our courses are available from almost any device, any time. We hope that you will make RocketCert your home to help you obtain your California Residential or General Electrician License.
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Electrician Exam Prep
What type of work can be done with this license?
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General Electrician License
General Electrician is one who performs work for an electrical contractor installing, constructing or maintaining any electrical system that is covered by the National Electrical Code.
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Residential Electrician License
A Residential Electrician is one who performs work for an electrical contractor installing, constructing or maintaining any electrical system that is covered by the National Electrical Code in single family homes and multi family units, including hotels and motels, where the primary occupancy of the building is considered residential and the maximum voltage received from a utility company is 3 phase, 4 wire, 120/208 or 120/240 volts. A Residential Electrician performs work installing the required panel boards and feeders for commercial tenant space in a multi-family/multi-use occupancies falling under subsection (b)(1) above, where less than 50 percent of the first floor level is used for commercial tenant space, but not performing any tenant improvement for these spaces.
What are the requirements to getting a license?
Residential Electrician Pre-Qualifications
- Pass the written Law and Business Examination and a specific trade examination
- Have 4800 hours of work for a C-10 electrical contractor installing, constructing, or maintaining electrical systems covered by the National Electrical Code.
General ElectricianPre-Qualifications
- Pass the written Law and Business Examination and a specific trade examination
- Have 8000 hours of work for a C-10 electrical contractor installing, constructing, or maintaining electrical systems covered by the National Electrical Code.
How do I obtain a license?
To apply for your license, contact the California Department of Industrial Relations at 510-286-3900 or visit Board Website.
No continuing education is requried for each renewal. Also, all reciprocity agreements must be approved by the Chief DAS.
With RocketCert, our education is written by a combination of professional educators and industry professionals. Our exam prep is designed to help you pass the exam on your first try. We pride ourselves on providing industry leading customer service.
Preparing to pass the State 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 at an unbeatable price, so you can pass on your first attempt.
After studying with RocketCert, you will be on your way to passing the required State exam(s) (see below). Submit a completed application packet to the California Department of Industrial Relations to obtain pre-approval for the exam.
After completing all the steps above, it will be time to apply through DIR to obtain your California Electrical License. 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?
You will be assigned a testing center (closest to you), date, and time for your exam once your application has been accepted.
Residential Electrician
- Total Questions: 80
- Time: 3 hours and 30 minutes
- Topics include (but not limited to):
- Safety
- Determination of Electrical System Requirements
- Installation
- Maintenance and Repair
General Electrician
- Total Questions: 100
- Time: 4 hours and 30 minutes
- Topics include (but not limited to):
- Safety
- Determination of Electrical System Requirements
- Installation
- Maintenance and Repair
How do I pass the exam?
The exam prep includes math, theory and calculations, highlighting 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:
- Math/Calculations - Here, we teach you HOW to solve the problems on test day.
- Practice Quizzes - Based on each individual book/reference, they reinforce key concepts.
- Test Simulation/Practice Exam - Comprehensive exams randomly generated from our database of questions. Restricted by time, and hints are disabled; as close to the real thing as you can get.
- Professional Test-Taking Tips - You mastered the content, now we show you how to keep calm and focused during the exam.
The Following References are Allowed to be Used During the Exam:
NEC 2017, NFPA 70: National Electrical Code
NFPA 70E: Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace, 2015
The Following References are NOT Allowed to be Used During the Exam:
Printreading Based on 2017 NEC
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 24/7. Have a question or comment? Give us a call or contact us to send us a message. Ready to begin? Select from the training below and start immediately. Of course, you can resume later!
Our online training is available immediately for you to complete. Why wait to start the process ?
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 24/7 for technical support. We pride ourselves in taking care of you.
Our training is available 24/7 and you can start and stop as needed. With our mobile ready courses, you can take from nearly any device at any location.