Electrical Safety

Exam Requirements

A candidate for the CEST certification must have the following qualifications:

• A high school diploma or equivalent
• 6 hours of training on NFPA 70E, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace within the past 2 years

The CEST application can be completed online by going to the CMS at http://onlinecertification.nfpa.org/nfpassa  each apprentice has 12 months after they are accepted as an applicant to take and pass the exam.

 Taking the Certified Electrical Safety Technician (CEST) Exam

Candidates will be able to take the exam after their application to NFPA has been approved and the testing fees have been paid.

The CEST Exam is a 3-hour, 110 multiple-choice question exam. The exam is open-book so candidates can bring a copy of the 2021 NFPA 70E, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace to their exam. The exam is available in a computer-based format at test centers throughout the world; a proctored online version is also available.

The exam is available worldwide at Prometric’s in-person computer-based testing facilities or via online remote proctoring. 

We will assist the Apprentices in Preparing for their Exams

National Fire Protection Association, Inc.

 NFPA is the world’s leading resource on fire, electrical, and related hazards. NFPA is a self-funded nonprofit dedicated to eliminating loss through knowledge. 

Passing a NFPA Certified Electrical Safety Technician Exam indicates that Completion of the credential and highlights an individual’s knowledge of and ability to apply the principles found in the NFPA 70E, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace.