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Due to high call volume and applications received, our current processing time is at least four weeks from the date your check clears. We process in the order received.
The California Department of Industrial Relations’ Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE) Electrician Certification Unit (ECU) certifies electricians who perform electrical work for C10 licensed contractors. If you do not work for a C10 licensed contractor this law does not apply to you. ECU also registers Electrician Trainees (ET) who are attending an approved Electrician Trainee school Approved ET school and working part-time/full-time while enrolled in school to gain the experience required to become certified.
During this peak year, if you are waiting for your certification card because you renewed or passed the certification exam and it has been more than 4 weeks, you can call PSI at 818-847-6180, ext. 7353, or go to the Search Tool for verification status to provide for your employer. If you are waiting for your ET card and it has been more than 4 weeks, you can go to our Search Tool to verify your status, expiration date and your certification/ET number. You can provide this letter to your employer or for employer verification, they can check certified electricians or active trainees on this list Lists of certified electricians and trainees.
If you are eligible to take the exam and you received your eligibility letter, please call PSI at (888) 818-5831 to schedule your exam. WE DO NOT SCHEDULE FOR YOUR EXAM.
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To learn more about the functions of the DLSE, visit our website at www.dir.ca.gov/dlse