Overview - Two-hour closed-book examination - May use a basic function, non-printing calculator - No extra papers, books, notes or study materials are allowed - May use the downloadable Electrical Formula sheet found on the Electrical craft page of the NCCER website Minimum passing score is 70. Performance Verification A corresponding hands-on Performance Verification is available. NCCER Curriculum All NCCER knowledge assessments are referenced to NCCER’s curriculum modules as listed on this specification sheet. This assessment is referenced to NCCER’s 10th edition of the Electrical curriculum. You may order books and modules from Pearson by visiting www.nccer.org/order-books-modules/ Assessment Development All questions are developed and approved by subject matter experts under the direction of NCCER. Credentials Upon successful completion of the knowledge assessment or performance verification, credentials can be viewed and printed by the individual or assessment program through their NCCER Account. Score Report and Training Prescription Each candidate will have online access to their assessment results including their overall score and recommended training through their NCCER Account.

Commercial Electrician

National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)

Certificate

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Format

Hybrid

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

Apply electrical safety practices to protect workers and comply with applicable safety requirements
Perform hand bending and conduit bending to form conduit to required angles and offsets
Apply electrical theory principles to support installation and troubleshooting activities
Select and use electrical test equipment to measure and verify electrical system performance
Apply National Electrical Code requirements to support compliant electrical installations
Install raceways boxes and fittings including selection assembly and code-compliant installation

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Certificate)

Branch circuits and feeders — install routinely from prints in a commercial tenant build-out.
Service panels and subpanels — terminate and label correctly in residential and light-commercial work.
Conduit bending (EMT, IMC, rigid) — fabricate offsets and saddles independently on a multi-room install.
Common code violations — recognize and flag during rough-in inspections of commercial spaces.
Lighting controls and dimmers — wire, test, and commission in standard commercial layouts.
Grounding and bonding — execute per NEC Article 250 in single-phase residential services.
Motor starters and disconnects — install and verify rotation in light-industrial maintenance contexts.
Troubleshooting (open, short, ground fault) — isolate on familiar branch-circuit problems.
Material take-offs from prints — produce for a defined room or floor under supervision.
Apprentices on routine tasks — direct and check on day-to-day residential or commercial work.

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