EPP Certification Exam - Part 2
The EPP Certification exam consists of two parts. The second part is a Hands-On Practical exam. This exam is administered via a Virtual Reality Headset or in-person, at a testing facility. Individuals taking the exam at a testing facility (not via Virtual Reality) must bring the prescribed tools with them to the exam. Individuals have up to 90 minutes to complete the exam.
Hands-On Practical Exam
The EPP Certification exam consists of two parts. The second part is a Hands-On Practical exam. This exam is administered via a Virtual Reality Headset or in-person, at a testing facility. Individuals taking the exam at a testing facility (not via Virtual Reality) must bring the prescribed tools with them to the exam. Individuals have up to 90 minutes to complete the exam.
Exam Outline
The individual will prepare and install, horizontal conduit between two wall device boxes, install single MC Cable from a wall box into an Overhead 2100 box, install a second Overhead 2100 box using an actuated fastener, and finally run branch conduit with a 30-degree offset between the two Overhead boxes.
The Hands-On exam is designed to test individuals on:
1. Knowledge of tools and what they are used for
2. Knowledge of material and what they are used for
3. The practical application and installation of the materials using the tools needed
4. The application of the National Electrical Code during material installation
Specific Performance Verification includes:
- Horizontal Conduit – Measure and punch holes in studs.
- Horizontal Conduit – Calculate measurements for bending and cutting conduit.
- Horizontal Conduit – Bend and cut Electric Metallic Tubing (EMT) to back-to-back 90-degree bends and correct stub lengths.
- Horizontal Conduit – Install Electric Metallic Tubing (EMT) between device boxes.
- Horizontal Conduit – Secure Electric Metallic Tubing (EMT) vertically and horizontally.
- Single MC Cable – Support MC Cable vertically.
- Single MC Cable – Punch hole in track.
- Single MC Cable – Install MC Cable into a Homerun box.
- Installing Homerun and Overhead 2100 Boxes – Use a laser to mark locations for ceiling fasteners.
- Installing Homerun and Overhead 2100 Boxes – Install a 2100 box using a powder-actuated fastener with extension pole.
- Overhead Branch Conduit – Calculate an offset bend to connect an overhead branch run to a 2100 box.
- Overhead Branch Conduit – Cut and connect the offset Electric Metallic Tubing (EMT) to the 2100 Box.
Hands-On Installation Drawing
