Electrician apprentice hour log template for California
California electrician apprenticeships are governed by the Division of Apprenticeship Standards (DAS), now Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE), per dir.ca.gov sources. The ratio is 1 apprentice hour for every 5 journeyman hours (straight time) on public works, from dir.ca.gov/das and Public-Works pages. No total hours or other specifics like reporting frequency found in provided federal or state discovery sources.
Requirements snapshot
- Ratio: 1 apprentice hour for every 5 journeyman hours (straight time)
- Board: Division of Apprenticeship Standards (DAS), now Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE)
- Last verified: Apr 3, 2026
Sources
- Remote Registered Apprenticeships
- Quick-start Toolkit: Building Registered Apprenticeship Programs
- Registered Apprenticeship Program
- Occupation Finder: Electricians - Apprenticeship.gov
- Electrician Trainee Guide
- California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 290.1. Definitions
- Labor Commissioner's Office Electrician Certification Program
- Registered apprentice - general electrician
- Division of Apprenticeship Standards - Minimum Ratios
- Apprenticeship Requirements
- TEN10-09.pdf - U.S. Department of Labor
- National Guidelines for Apprenticeship Standards
- Apprenticeship - U.S. Department of Labor
- Apprenticeship - U.S. Department of Labor
Requirements can vary by program. Always verify with the California licensing board.
How ApprenticeHourLog helps
- State-specific category templates for electrician work.
- One-tap export for boards and employers.
- Audit trail with timestamps and signatures.
Need signatures? See how signature requests work.
Common electrician categories
Your state board may require specific categories. Adjust these templates to match California guidance.
Templates are a starting point. You can rename or reorder categories before logging hours.
For record-keeping only. Information is provided as-is; we are not liable for errors or omissions. Requirements change and may vary by program—confirm with the California board.