General Electrician (CA Certification)
Complete 8,000 hours of on-the-job training as an electrician trainee, apprentice, or in equivalent work
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California Electrician Practice Tests
California requires state certification for individuals who perform electrical work for contractors. The Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE) administers certification under Labor Code §108. Contractors themselves are licensed separately by the Contractors State License Board (CSLB).
Licenses Covered for California
EPA Section 608 Certification
EPA 608 is a federal certification — same in every state
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Browse electrician licensing requirements and practice tests for other states.
Licensing requirements change frequently. Verify current rules with California Department of Industrial Relations — Division of Labor Standards Enforcement before relying on this information.