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California Electrical Contractors License
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Summary: The California State Contractors License is required in order to perform any contract work on a project valued at five hundred dollars or more for labor and materials.
© By: Dave Rongey |
Learn About The California State Contractors License
In California, anyone who contracts to perform work on a project that is valued at $500 or more for labor and materials must hold a current, valid license from the CSLB - California State License Board.
The CSLB licenses electrical candidates for the C-10 Electrical Classification for the California Electrical Contractor License.
There are other classifications available for trades working within other realms of the electrical trade such which are listed below.
Qualifying for an Electrical Contractors License |
QUALIFYING INDIVIDUAL EDUCATION AND APPRENTICESHIP Some of the Qualifications for the C-10 Electrical LicenseYOU MAY BE GRANTED CREDIT FOR COMPLETED EDUCATION IF YOU Submit a copy of your diploma for a four-year degree in a business or construction-related field; OR Submit transcripts for a two-year degree (or less), technical training (must include course hours and descriptions), and all other degrees. Transcripts must be official and contained in a sealed envelope. If you received your degree outside the United States, your transcripts must be translated and evaluated by an accredited evaluation service that does business within the United States. YOU MAY BE GRANTED CREDIT FOR A COMPLETED APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM IF YOU: Submit a copy of your apprenticeship certificate. Highlights of the The Application Process for Electrical ContractorPART 1 - QUALIFYING INDIVIDUAL INFORMATION This is information about you. PART 2 - WORK EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATION STATEMENT This is information about your experience. APPLICANT'S JOURNEYMAN LEVEL OR HIGHER TIME-BASE DOCUMENTED WORKED EXPERIENCE. Your work experience can be certified by another person, however this person must qualify to provide this information. The individual certifying the experience (certifier) must complete. This must be verifiable through payroll records or similar documents. If additional space is needed to list the trade duties, please attach a separate Use a separate form for each employer. All work experience must be documented and will be verified. Experience Requirements for a Electrical Contractor LicenseYou must have at least four years of experience to qualify in order to take the examination. Credit for work experience is given only for experience at a journey level or as a foreman, supervising employee, contractor, or owner-builder. This type of experience is defined as follows: A journeyman is a person who has completed an apprenticeship program or is an experienced worker, not a trainee, and is fully qualified and able to perform the trade without supervision. A foreman or supervisor is a person who has the knowledge and skill of a journeyman and directly supervises physical construction. A contractor is a person who manages the daily activities of a construction business, including field supervision. An owner-builder is a person who has the knowledge and skills of a journeyman and who performs work on his or her own property. |
Understanding the difference between a General and Specialty Contractor.
General building contractors usually oversee projects and coordinate the specific licensed subcontractors for a job. Specialty or subcontractors are usually hired to perform a single job. For example, if you want only roofing or plumbing work, you may want to hire a contractor licensed in that particular specialty.
A general building contractor may also contract for specialty work, but must hold a specialty license for that work or actually have a specialty contractor do the work. The only exception is if the job requires more than two types of work on a building. Then it is appropriate for a licensed general building contractor to contract for and oversee the entire project. For example, if a kitchen remodeling will involve plumbing, electrical and carpentry work under one contract, one should hire a licensed general building contractor. Under these circumstances, a general building contractor may perform all of the work on a building, or subcontract parts of the job to contractors with specialty licenses.
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The Benefits of Online Contractor Study
You may have been working in the electrical trade for a while now and feel you are ready to apply for your California Electrical Contractor License. After you have been approved, its a good idea to look at your study options. There are services that provide an easy and efficient method to prepare for the exam. This is a great way to get ready especially if it has been awhile since you've taken a test and could use some practice to build your confidence. Maybe you are a little rusty with the computer and would like to get used to the online test format. Its a good idea to be familiar with the process of testing on a computer and once you are ready to take your exam your familiarity will help a lot. You can even study at your own pace and in the comfort of your own home. Check out your options and decide what fits you and your schedule.
Online Contractor Practice Study can Help You
Many programs have been developed to help with the California Electrical Contractor License Exam with preparation courses and just like our other courses, these on-line testing programs are comprehensive and cost effective. The testing programs are designed to be efficient; offering an easy study program with current, strategic questions and detailed answers explanations.
Individualized Contractor Study Programs
There are services that allow you to pick and choose your specific area of study or obtain a bundled program that will provide an overview of multiple subjects for your study needs. You could also use these programs to supplement your current study program or use as a crash course of study to test your knowledge in specific areas of the California Electrical Contractor License and the NEC. Some of these services are available as a subscription that will help meet your needs.
An example of some subscription plans for study programs
30 Day Plan*:
A 30 day subscription may offer unlimited access to study materials for a 30 day period. An excellent choice for a quick study before your test.
90 Day Plan*:
A 90 day subscription may offer unlimited access to the study materials at a discount over purchasing a 30 Day Plan for the same time frame. This would be a great program to use along with your current curriculum.
Having your Contractors License is a Great Privilege and your gateway to get jobs you never could have before.
For more information contact the California State License Board
