Israel Electrician Licensing Exam study plan
Israel Electrician Licensing Exam · Give each week a clear focus.
8 weeks · About 6 hours per week
Electrical Theory and Fundamentals & Israeli Electrical Code and Standards (SI 100, SI 900, etc.)
Define and apply Ohm's law, Kirchhoff's laws, and power formulas to solve 20 mixed DC circuit problems without reference.
Calculate equivalent resistance for series, parallel, and series-parallel networks in 15 exercises with at least 90% accuracy.
Locate and summarize the scope, structure, and key definitions of SI 100 (Electrical Installations of Buildings) from the official table of contents.
List the Hebrew acronyms and key terms used in SI 100 and SI 900, and translate 20 of them into English.
Your checkpoint
A one-page formula sheet plus a solved problem set of 20 circuit problems with worked steps, and a glossary of 20 SI 100 terms in Hebrew and English.
Electrical Installation Design and Calculations & Israeli Electrical Code and Standards (SI 100, SI 900, etc.)
Compute voltage drop for single-phase and three-phase circuits using conductor resistance and reactance, and verify results against SI 100 limits in 10 examples.
Size overcurrent protective devices and cables for given load currents and installation conditions, applying correction factors from SI 100 tables.
Interpret SI 100 requirements for load balancing, diversity factors, and maximum demand estimation in residential and commercial installations.
Produce a load schedule for a sample 3-phase apartment building with at least 12 circuits, showing demand and diversity calculations.
Your checkpoint
A complete load calculation and cable sizing report for a 12-circuit residential installation, including voltage drop verification and device selection per SI 100.
Wiring Systems, Cables, and Protection Devices & Israeli Electrical Code and Standards (SI 100, SI 900, etc.)
Classify wiring systems (conduit, trunking, cable tray, direct burial) and state SI 100 installation requirements for each.
Select cables by conductor material, insulation type, and cross-sectional area for 15 given load and environmental scenarios.
Explain the operating principles and coordination of MCBs, RCDs, RCBOs, and fuses, and select the correct type for given protection needs.
Identify the Israeli standard cable color code and mark the phase, neutral, and protective conductor colors on a wiring diagram.
Your checkpoint
A comparison table of 10 protective devices with their trip characteristics, applications, and SI 100 references, plus a color-coded wiring diagram.
Electrical Theory and Fundamentals & Electrical Installation Design and Calculations
Solve 15 AC circuit problems involving impedance, power factor, and reactive power, and compute power factor correction capacitor values.
Apply transformer and motor equivalent circuits to calculate currents and losses in 10 numerical problems.
Perform a full installation design for a small workshop (3-phase, mixed loads) including cable sizing, protection, and voltage drop, within 2 hours.
Review and correct errors in three pre-solved design examples, documenting the mistakes and the correct approach.
Your checkpoint
A timed 2-hour design exercise for a workshop installation with complete calculations and a self-assessment checklist.
Earthing, Bonding, and Protection Against Electric Shock & Israeli Electrical Code and Standards (SI 100, SI 900, etc.)
Distinguish between earthing, bonding, and equipotential bonding, and describe the TN, TT, and IT system configurations with their fault paths.
Calculate earth fault loop impedance and verify disconnection times per SI 100 for 10 examples.
Explain the role of RCDs in protection against direct and indirect contact, and select RCD sensitivity for given locations.
Interpret SI 100 requirements for earthing electrode resistance, main earthing terminal, and protective conductor sizing.
Your checkpoint
A fault loop impedance calculation sheet for 10 circuits with disconnection time verification, plus a diagram of a TN-S earthing system.
Safety at Work, Electrical Hazards, and First Aid & Israeli Electrical Code and Standards (SI 100, SI 900, etc.)
Identify electrical hazards (shock, arc flash, fire, static) and match each with the relevant SI safety requirements and work procedures.
Describe the lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedure and the five safety rules for working on electrical installations.
State the first aid steps for electric shock and burns, including CPR ratios and the use of AED, according to current guidelines.
List the personal protective equipment (PPE) required for common electrical tasks and the Israeli regulatory requirements for live work.
Your checkpoint
A safety checklist for a live-work permit and a one-page first aid quick-reference card for electric shock.
Inspection, Testing, and Fault Diagnosis & Israeli Electrical Code and Standards (SI 100, SI 900, etc.)
Perform insulation resistance, continuity, earth electrode resistance, and RCD trip tests on a mock installation, recording results on a standard test form.
Interpret test results against SI 100 and manufacturer limits, and identify pass/fail criteria for 10 given test records.
Diagnose 5 common faults (open circuit, short circuit, earth fault, high resistance joint, RCD nuisance trip) using a systematic method.
Complete a visual inspection checklist for a consumer unit and a final circuit according to SI 100 inspection requirements.
Your checkpoint
A completed inspection and test report for a mock installation, including all test readings, pass/fail judgments, and a fault diagnosis log for 5 scenarios.
Electrical Machines, Transformers, and Motors & Electrical Theory and Fundamentals & Electrical Installation Design and Calculations & Wiring Systems, Cables, and Protection Devices & Earthing, Bonding, and Protection Against Electric Shock & Safety at Work, Electrical Hazards, and First Aid & Israeli Electrical Code and Standards (SI 100, SI 900, etc.) & Inspection, Testing, and Fault Diagnosis
Explain the construction, principle, and starting methods of single-phase and three-phase induction motors, and calculate slip and torque for 5 examples.
Compare transformer types (distribution, isolation, autotransformer) and compute efficiency and regulation for 5 numerical cases.
Complete a full-length timed mock exam covering all domains, and score at least 75% overall with no domain below 60%.
Review all incorrect mock exam answers and create a personalized list of 10 weak areas with corrective actions.
Your checkpoint
A scored mock exam with a detailed error analysis report and a 10-item remediation plan.
Milestones
Week 4: Score at least 70% on a 30-question mixed quiz covering Domains 1, 2, 3, and 6, and complete the workshop design exercise within the 2-hour limit.
Week 8: Achieve a mock exam score of 75% or higher overall, with no individual domain score below 60%, and submit the error analysis and remediation plan.