California General Electrician TEST. Anyone have any tips??
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knoppdude
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The test is about being able to find answers from the NEC book. Just familiarize yourself with the layout of the code, and use the index as much as you can. I have taken the test twice, as it was cheaper to just retest than it would have been to pay for CEU courses. It is an extremely easy test, so don't worry too much about it, you will pass.
jbelectric777
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If you guys dont mind me asking, Whats a "General Electrician test" Is that like a "Journeymans test" or like the NJ electrical contractors exam ? Just curious Im from NJ-PA I find it interesting the different area's and how they do things. Jim
irelandnewyork
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ca general exam
ca general exam
I took the general exam a few months ago a a book i found in the library was more than helpfull it was the dewalt questions and answers for the california general exam speed at looking up refs in the code book is key to passing this exam and the dewalt book helps you to do this
ca general exam
I took the general exam a few months ago a a book i found in the library was more than helpfull it was the dewalt questions and answers for the california general exam speed at looking up refs in the code book is key to passing this exam and the dewalt book helps you to do this
MikeyinLA
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It's a computer multiple choice exam
use the table of contents it is quicker, at least for me.
Looks like it is STILL based on the 2002 NEC
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Electrician Certification
Requirements:
?All electricians who make connections of greater than 100 volt amps who work for C-10 Contractors
?successful completion of an approved apprenticeship program in the classification for which certification is sought; or
?on-the-job experience, as follows: General Electrician: 8000 hours of work for a C-10 electrical contractor installing, constructing or maintaining electrical systems covered by the National Electrical Code
Exam Given By: PSI 800-733-9267.You must first register with Electrician Certification Unit
Candidate Booklet:
DAS Test Information
Test NEC edition: 2002
Passing Grade: 70%
Exam 4 hours; 100 questions
Examination Fee: $100
License Application: Form; FAQs
Application Fee: $75
Licensing Fee:
Renewal Every three years; must have worked at least 2,000 hours.
Renewal Fee: $100
Continuing Ed: 32 hours of Continuing Education to renew certification.
License Reciprocity: For Electricians, your electrician's license acquired from other states will make you eligible to sit for the test.
use the table of contents it is quicker, at least for me.
Looks like it is STILL based on the 2002 NEC
-----------------------------------------
Electrician Certification
Requirements:
?All electricians who make connections of greater than 100 volt amps who work for C-10 Contractors
?successful completion of an approved apprenticeship program in the classification for which certification is sought; or
?on-the-job experience, as follows: General Electrician: 8000 hours of work for a C-10 electrical contractor installing, constructing or maintaining electrical systems covered by the National Electrical Code
Exam Given By: PSI 800-733-9267.You must first register with Electrician Certification Unit
Candidate Booklet:
DAS Test Information
Test NEC edition: 2002
Passing Grade: 70%
Exam 4 hours; 100 questions
Examination Fee: $100
License Application: Form; FAQs
Application Fee: $75
Licensing Fee:
Renewal Every three years; must have worked at least 2,000 hours.
Renewal Fee: $100
Continuing Ed: 32 hours of Continuing Education to renew certification.
License Reciprocity: For Electricians, your electrician's license acquired from other states will make you eligible to sit for the test.
donaldelectrician
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Ca. General Cert is NOT like a "J" test
Ca. General Cert is NOT like a "J" test
I took it this year and did not know what to expect. I prepared for a
real "j" test. but this is no where close. What it really is ,is a showing of
code awareness, and in that it is ok.
Nothing like the old Florida "J" License,back in the early 80's. 6hr test
but that "J" License was used a bit differently. You had to have a Licensed
man on the job at all times,or no one worked.That IS how my shop did two
jobs at once.They pulled me off the resort job,used mine on the Dock job.
You think you would get paid for this....not in Florida.
Don Outstanding Citizen of "Conch Republic"
Being that the Florida Keys seceded from the US , My "J" License is now from
a FOREIGN COUNTRY
Ca. General Cert is NOT like a "J" test
I took it this year and did not know what to expect. I prepared for a
real "j" test. but this is no where close. What it really is ,is a showing of
code awareness, and in that it is ok.
Nothing like the old Florida "J" License,back in the early 80's. 6hr test
but that "J" License was used a bit differently. You had to have a Licensed
man on the job at all times,or no one worked.That IS how my shop did two
jobs at once.They pulled me off the resort job,used mine on the Dock job.
You think you would get paid for this....not in Florida.
Don Outstanding Citizen of "Conch Republic"
Being that the Florida Keys seceded from the US , My "J" License is now from
a FOREIGN COUNTRY
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