Certification - WBFAA UTC

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Enclose $100 renewal fee
Attach appropriate documentation supporting your 32-hours of continuing education. The WBFAA offers Online courses for continuing education through www.wbfaatraining.net

Members of the WBFAA have access to our training website with a login email and coupon code. If you do not know your login info, call the WBFAA Office 800-809-0280 to receive your promo code

The State will accept In-house and 3rd party manufacturers training but, it must be certified by the WBFAA UATC which is an approved school by the State of California to certify all In-house and 3rd party manufacturers training.

Click here for document to submit in-house and 3rd party manufacturers training

In house training is defined as any training you do at your company that is part of your schedule on a given work day.

Workplace safety seminars or meetings
New software or operating system training
Training on new equipment by supervisors mandatory for your job

EXPIRED STATE CERTIFICATION

STATE CERTIFICATION STUDY/PREP MATERIAL

EXAM CODE BOOKS – Updated as of January

As of January 1, 2017 – the State of California Department of Industrial Relations is using the of the NFPA 72 – National Fire Alarm Code, 2016 edition and the NFPA 70 – National Electrical Code 2014 Edition for the California State certification exam.

WBFAA MEMBERS ONLY

For prep material to assist you in studying for the state exam, contact the WBFAA Training office at 800-809-0280 or admin@wbfaa.net

Visit the DIR website regarding certification status including:

- State of California DAS Site

- Registered apprentice search

- FAQ found on the State of California DAS Website

- Form for Replacement/Change of Information on Electrician Certification Card

The Electrician Certification Unit of the state of California

Phone (510) 286-3900 Email: ECUINFO@dir.ca.gov

Click Here for ECU Website

Click here for State Link on Instructions for completing certification application

The ECU estimates a 2-4 week processing time for all applications.

Social Security Work History Report Form

Effective 1/1/2012 (AB 1346) passed. This bill would require individuals desiring to be certified to submit an application for examination and certification that includes an employment history report from the Social Security Administration as proof of employment http://www.socialsecurity.gov/online/ssa-7050.pdf. (On the SSA form 7050choose the #1 option for Certified/Non-certified Detailed Earnings Information that includes periods of employment or self-employment and the names and addresses of employers).

Social Security Administration may charge a fee for this report. You may obtain Form SSA-7050-F4 with an included fee schedule. Note: Please remember to also attach your $175.00 fee for your Application for Examination and Certification.

WBFAA UATC CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES

(For Technicians seeking their Fire/Life Safety Certification Renewal)

WBFAA Members Visit www.wbfaatraining.net for access to online continuing education courses.

All WBFAA UATC Continued Education Courses are accepted by the State of California Division of Apprenticeship Standards (DAS) as valid Continued Education for Fire/Life Safety Certification Renewal

Individuals who successfully complete a WBCEH Course will receive a Certificate of Completion for the course

All WBCEH Courses are free of charge to any technician who is enrolled in the WBFAA UATC Journeyman Program.

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The WBFAA provides content, courses and administrative management for Certified Technicians for member companies who are required to complete 32 hours of continuing education every three years to renew their certification. The WBFAA is authorized by the State of California to approve continuing education courses.

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21700 Oxnard Street #950
Woodland Hill, CA 91367

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Journeymen Certifications

Journeymen

Click the appropriate button below to access the application you need to send to the Department of Industrial Relations/Electrician Certification Unit for first-time certification, renewal of your state certification, expired certification, or to get a replacement of a lost or damaged card.

FIRST TIME STATE CERTIFICATION