Licensing rules
| Who licenses this trade | State: certification required for electricians working for C-10 contractorsOfficial source: dir.ca.gov |
|---|---|
| Apprentice registration | Yes. Without enough hours you must register as an Electrician Trainee (enrolled in an approved school) and renew yearly; registered apprentices are the other routeOfficial source: dir.ca.gov |
| Experience before the journeyman exam | General Electrician: 8,000 hours for a C-10 contractor across at least 2 work areas, or a completed approved apprenticeshipOfficial source: dir.ca.gov |
| Apprentices per supervisor | 1 trainee per certified electrician (registered apprentices do not count toward this ratio)Official source: dir.ca.gov |
| Who can supervise an apprentice | Direct on-site supervision by a Certified ElectricianOfficial source: dir.ca.gov |
Last checked . 5 of 5 items confirmed against official sources. Main board: California Division of Apprenticeship Standards, Electrician Certification Unit (DIR).
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