Program Overview
Whole Residential Electrician & Non-Residential Lighting Technician
Start your career in the electrical trade with the Electrician Trainee Program at Cerritos College's Continuing Education Division. We offer two state-approved programs that are approved by the California Department of Industrial Relations ➔ and equip you with the skills to work legally as an Electrician Trainee for licensed contractors.
- Apply to the Program
Complete an application (Opens up May 1st). After applications close (Closes June 12th) you will be contacted to complete the Math and English Comprehension Assessment (Must Pass with 80%), Oral Interview, and Orientation.
- Earn Your Trainee Card
Accepted students can apply for an Electrician Trainee card, allowing you to work while learning. - Secure an Employer Sponsor
Before starting classes, students need a licensed C-10 Electrical contractor as their sponsor.
Application Period
- May 2025 - June 2025
- Limited Seats: Only 40 students are accepted each Cohort.
- Our Fall 2025 Application closed on June 12th. Fall 2025 ET Program Waitlist Application
Residential Electrician Program
Become a Residential Electrician and work on electrical systems in homes, apartments, hotels, and more. As a Residential Electrician, you’ll also install panel boards and feeders for mixed-use buildings.
Requirements for Certification
- Training Hours
4,800 hours under a licensed C-10 Electrical contractor. - Curriculum
Complete 18 state-approved classes.
Certificate of Completion
- Energy Corps
- Renewable Energy
Certificate of Achievement
- Non-Residential Lighting Technician
- Requires a total of 13 units.
- Whole Residential Electrician
- Requires a total of 27 units.
Non-Residential Lighting Technician Program
This program prepares you to repair, maintain, and upgrade lighting systems in commercial buildings.
Requirements for Certification
- Training Hours
2,000 hours under a licensed C-10 Electrical contractor. - Curriculum
Complete 8 state-approved classes.
Certificate of Completion
- Energy Corps
- Renewable Energy
Certificate of Achievement
- Non-Residential Lighting Technician
- Requires a total of 13 units.
- Electrician Trainee Card Application
$25 - State Exam Application
$75 + $100 per exam - CPR/First Aid Card Fees
$35 - Textbooks and Tools
Provided for in-class use. For other fees, visit the Admissions Fees Page ➔
Student Resources
Class Location
La Mirada Educational Center, 15920 Barbata Road, La Mirada, CA 90638