W. Va. Code R. § 48-7-5

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 48-7-5 - Examinations
5.1. Electrician examination for low, medium, and high voltage. Examinations for low, medium, and high voltage electrician certification shall consist of eight (8) parts:
5.1.1. Direct current theory and application;
5.1.2. Alternating current theory and application;
5.1.3. Electric equipment and circuits;
5.1.4. Permissibility of electric equipment;
5.1.5. Legal requirements -- State and Federal laws;
5.1.6. National Electric Code;
5.1.7. Dangers of high voltage; and
5.1.8. Hands-on (skill).
5.2. In order to pass the electrical certification examination, the applicant must score at least eighty percent (80%) in parts (a) through (g), and must pass part (h). The hands-on (skill) part (h), is graded on a pass/fail basis.
5.3. An applicant who fails to pass the examination must reapply to take the examination within thirty (30) days after notification of a failing score. An applicant who fails the examination two (2) times must receive at least forty (40) hours of additional classroom training as provided in Section 4.1(a) of these rules prior to retaking the examination. An applicant who fails the examination the third time must repeat the twelve (12) month apprentice program as required in Section 4.1 of this rule.

W. Va. Code R. § 48-7-5