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i Need Tips to becoming a license Electrician In Cali.

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#1 ·
Im from California O.C area. i been a apprentice for 5 yrs and am looking into getting my license. i just cant find if theirs any studying programs/schools i can attend . or the first steps i should take to taking the test. anybody have any advice for me. i would gladly appreciate.
 
#2 ·
In reality... You don't qualify. You need 4 years as a journeyman before you can qualify for an EC license.

Step 1: Finish your apprenticeship and test out as a Jman.

Step 2: Be a Jman for 4 years. In that timeframe educate yourself on both electrical and business...
 
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Okay, if your a non-union apprentice then you can just go to your programs director. The apprenticeship programs have test prep. classes that you can sign up for. Are you in WECA or ABC?
 
#7 ·
Soo. I took a course SCITECH for general Electrical. i got my trainee card. got hired to be a apprentice in a small family company crew of 3. been working with the for 5 yrs past 2 years ive been working solo in company vehicle. im not in WECA or ABC. thats why im kinda in a lost position.
 
#8 ·
Gotcha... You are technically not an apprentice, you are still a trainee if your are not in one of the federally approved programs listed by the state (Which you probably are not).

Check into WECA... They have some good stuff that you can sign up for as a trainee. They will likely be your best bet at actual "Learning" vs. prepping to just pass the test.

https://www.goweca.com/ElectricianTrainees.aspx

All the other stuff, it will prep you to pass, you don't want that, you want actual knowledge, retention and the ability to apply what you have learned.
 
#10 ·
Gotcha... You are technically not an apprentice, you are still a trainee if your are not in one of the federally approved programs listed by the state (Which you probably are not).

Check into WECA... They have some good stuff that you can sign up for as a trainee. They will likely be your best bet at actual "Learning" vs. prepping to just pass the test.

https://www.goweca.com/ElectricianTrainees.aspx

All the other stuff, it will prep you to pass, you don't want that, you want actual knowledge, retention and the ability to apply what you have learned.
Thank you... I appreciate it.
 
#12 ·
Cruising Cali, I was also an ET and not an apprentice but before they will allow you to test or receive your card you will need to prove 720 hours of classroom credits. Thru WECA, ABC, or an approved trade school.

Here is the link to the schools: https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/ECU/ListOfApprovedSchools.html

If you have a transcript stating that you have 720 plus hours you are good to go.
 
#16 ·
Cruising Cali, I was also an ET and not an apprentice but before they will allow you to test or receive your card you will need to prove 720 hours of classroom credits. Thru WECA, ABC, or an approved trade school.

Here is the link to the schools: https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/ECU/ListOfApprovedSchools.html

If you have a transcript stating that you have 720 plus hours you are good to go.
that school i was enrolled in the list of approved schools. i had to renew my trainee card every year.
 
#18 ·
Your OJT hours also need to be documented, so hopefully you didn't work anything under the table.

Did you happen to keep all your check stubs?

The state will require a print out from the SS Administration.
 
#21 ·
https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/ecu/ElectricalCertificationForm.pdf

I just did this so know the deal a bit, but here is the link to the form, provide and overwhelm them with everything you can as to not hold up your application. After all the checks are cleared you will get an email from PSI to schedule your test date. Switched and I will be there waiting for you to buy us a beer.
 
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