Course Description

32 Hour California Electrical Online Renewal (DIR Approved)

Approved by California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) ✅
Only $159 | Instant Certificate | 100% Online & Self-Paced

Renew your California General Electrician certification with a complete 32-hour DIR-approved continuing education course built specifically for renewal. This program is 100% online and self-paced, so you can start today, log in and out anytime without losing your progress, and finish on your schedule—no classroom and no waiting.

You’ll receive an instant certificate of completion when you finish. There are no added fees, and you’re covered by our price match guarantee and money-back guarantee. Need help? Call or text 1-800-698-2770.

✅ Who This Course Is For

This course is designed for California General Electricians who need 32 hours of DIR-approved continuing education for renewal. It follows the General Curriculum adopted by the Electrician Certification Curriculum Committee (ECCC) and covers the required topic areas from Safety through Specialty Systems.

California Electrician Renewal Requirements (What You Need to Renew)

To renew a California electrician certification, DIR’s renewal requirements generally include:

✅ 32 hours of approved continuing education from a DIR-approved provider
✅ 2,000 hours of work experience in the past 3 years
✅ Submit your Renewal Application and pay the renewal fee
✅ Submit at least 30 days before your expiration date to avoid lapses and re-testing

When Do You Have to Renew?

California electrician certifications renew on a schedule based on your expiration date (shown on your certification card/status). DIR allows renewals to be initiated up to one year before expiration, and submitting early helps avoid processing delays and lapses.

How to Renew Your California Electrician Certification (Step-by-Step)

✅ Step 1: Complete your 32 hours online
Finish the course at your pace—progress saves automatically.

✅ Step 2: Get your instant certificate
Download your certificate immediately after completion for your records.

✅ Step 3: Apply for renewal with DIR
Submit your renewal application, documentation (including CE certificate and work experience verification), and the required fee.

✅ Step 4: Keep copies for your records
Store your certificate and completion records in case DIR requests them.

Do You Report My Hours to DIR, or Do I?

For California electrician renewals, the renewal is submitted by the electrician to DIR along with the required documentation (including proof of CE and work experience). This course provides your certificate of completion so you can include it with your renewal paperwork.

✅ What You’ll Learn (32-Hour Course Outline)

This course is organized to mirror California’s General Electrician continuing education curriculum and includes section quizzes throughout the program.

Module 1: Safety

✅ Jobsite safety awareness, shock hazards, energized work practices, housekeeping
✅ OSHA/EPA compliance, GFCI/assured grounding, MSDS/chemical handling

Module 2: Tools, Materials, and Handling

✅ Hand/power tool selection and safe use, ladders, meters and readings
✅ Rigging/hoisting basics, digging/trenching, material management

Module 3: Electrical Math

✅ Fractions/decimals, algebra, triangles/angles, metric conversions, ratios and proportions

Module 4–5: Electrical Theory

✅ Ohm’s Law and circuit analysis (series/parallel/combination)
✅ AC theory, power factor, harmonics, electronics and digital logic fundamentals

Module 6: Code Requirements

✅ How to use the NEC effectively: definitions, exceptions, markings, wet/damp/dry locations
✅ Conductor fill, loads, service conductors, motors and disconnects, hazardous locations

Module 7–10: Installation Systems

✅ Conductors: types, sizing, ampacity, terminations, splicing and fault locating
✅ Conduit/raceways and bending, panelboards and switchgear
✅ Lighting systems and layout
✅ Overcurrent protection and surge protection, tap rules, short-circuit concepts
✅ Grounding and bonding systems and testing concepts

Module 11–14: Plans, Motors, and Power Systems

✅ Prints/specs, takeoffs, and coordination across trades
✅ Motors, starters/contactors, overload protection, VFDs, PLCs, and controls
✅ Generators/UPS/power supplies
✅ Transformers: selection, installation, grounding, and distribution systems

Module 15–18: Professional Practice + Specialty Systems

✅ Jobsite management, scheduling, documentation, quality and customer impact
✅ Testing procedures and safety considerations
✅ Specialty systems: fire alarm, security, signaling/communications, lightning protection, fiber optics, HVAC electrical concepts

Knowledge checks: Each major section includes quizzes. The course contains 100 total quiz questions, and learners must score 70% or higher per section (up to three attempts per section).

✅ Why Choose 1st Choice CE?

✅ DIR Approved – 32 Hour California Electrical Online Renewal
✅ Only $159 – no added fees
✅ 100% Online & Self-Paced
✅ Log in/out anytime without losing progress
✅ Instant certificate upon completion
✅ Price match guarantee + money-back guarantee
✅ Over 10 years of trusted continuing education service
✅ Support by phone or text: 1-800-698-2770

✅ Enroll Now – $159

✅ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1) Is this course approved by California DIR for electrician renewal?
Yes. This is a 32-hour California Electrical Online Renewal course approved by DIR.

2) Who is this course for?
California General Electricians renewing their certification who need 32 hours of approved CE.

3) Is the course self-paced? Can I log in and out?
Yes. It’s 100% online, self-paced, and you can log in/out anytime without losing progress.

4) Do I get a certificate right away?
Yes. You receive an instant certificate after completion.

5) Do you report to DIR or do I submit it?
For California electrician renewals, the electrician submits the renewal to DIR with the required documentation (including CE proof). We provide the certificate you include with your renewal.

6) What else is required besides CE?
DIR renewal generally includes verifying 2,000 hours of work experience in the past 3 years, plus submitting the renewal application and fee.

7) What happens if my certification expires?
DIR can require additional steps for late renewals, including higher fees and possible re-testing. Submit early to avoid lapses.

8) Are there hidden fees?
No—$159 is the price, and there are no added fees.

9) Is there a pass requirement?
Yes. The course includes section quizzes and requires 70% per section to advance.

10) Who do I contact if I need help?
Call or text 1-800-698-2770.

Course Details

• California DIR Approved Provider
• 32 Credit Hours.
• Instant Access - Online Course.
• Study At Your Own Pace. Anytime.
• On Any Device. Phone, Tablet, or Computer.
• Hassle Free Navigation. Easy to Follow.
• Certificate emailed immediately upon completion.
• 1-800-698-2770 for any questions.