NEC Code Edition - California
Testing is currently based on the 2023 edition of the NEC code. For more details on exam content outlines and references, those scheduled to take the exam should review the Candidate Information Bulletin.
State Instructions for Applying for Certification
Please visit the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE) Electrician Certification Program website for information and updates regarding scheduling for the electrician certification exam.
Special Accommodations for ESL Test-Takers (These instructions are subject to change)
Additional testing time may be available for individuals whose primary language is not English.
If you are a current or former WECA student, please follow the process below after your Application for Electrician Examination and Certification has been approved and before scheduling your exam:
1. Request an ESL Accommodation Letter from WECA by email:
Apprentices: apregistrar@goweca.com
Electrician Trainees/General Students: etregistrar@goweca.com
2. Contact CPS HR Consulting Before Scheduling Your Exam
Once you have received your accommodation letter from WECA, contact CPS HR Consulting to begin the accommodation review process.
Email: ECUExams@cpshr.us
Phone: 855-298-4917
3. Submit Supporting Documentation
CPS HR Consulting will provide additional instructions and request documentation to support your accommodation request. You will need to submit:
a. An accommodation letter from your current or most recent state-approved electrical training program (such as WECA), on official letterhead.
b. Example: A personal letter describing your accommodation request, including:
Your first language.
A statement certifying that English is not your primary language.
A statement that you are requesting additional time for the Electrical Certification Examination
Please note that accommodation requests must be submitted and approved before you schedule your exam.
New California and Pearson Testing Center Digital PDF Exam Format
California and Pearson Testing Centers have moved the exam references to a digital PDF format. At this time, they do not supply nor allow physical Code books for test-takers. WECA has prepared this demo to help you understand what to expect of the new format: