What the Course Entails and Exam Details

Preparing for this exam requires a thorough understanding of foundational electrical principles and safety standards.

The exam content is drawn directly from the ANSI/NETA Standard for Certification of Electrical Testing Technicians.

The primary domains covered within the syllabus include:

Safety (approximately 15%)

This section covers hazardous electrical energy control, lockout/tagout procedures, arc-flash hazard analysis, and shock hazard analysis.

Electrical Testing Fundamentals and Theory (approximately 25%)

This area tests your knowledge of basic DC and AC circuit theory, electrical units, and formula application.

Component Testing (approximately 55%)

This is the largest portion of the exam and requires knowledge of how to test specific electrical apparatus, such as circuit breakers, transformers, switchgear, and motors.

Systems and Commissioning (approximately 5%)

This segment covers the basics of how individual components integrate into a larger electrical system.

What to Expect in the Final Exam

The final NETA Level 2 exam is a rigorous test of your functional knowledge.

It is administered as a 100-item, multiple-choice examination.

You are allowed two hours to complete the test.

The exam is closed-book, meaning you cannot reference any standards, notes, or textbooks during the session.

To pass, you must achieve a scaled score of 410 or higher, on a scale ranging from 200 to 500.

The exam is proctored to ensure academic integrity.

 How to Study and Exam Centers

Effective preparation requires a combination of self-study and hands-on experience.

Actionable Study Strategies

First, acquire the NETA ETT Detailed Content Outline from the official NETA website; this is your roadmap for what to study.

Use the reference list provided by NETA to study the specific ANSI/NETA MTS (Maintenance Testing Specifications) and ATS (Acceptance Testing Specifications) for various components.

Practice identifying key formulas and understanding when to apply them for circuit calculations and test data evaluation.

Leverage the official NETA ETT Certified Assistant Level 2 Practice Exam to familiarize yourself with the question formatting and time constraints.

Review safety procedures daily, focusing on NFPA 70E standards, until they are second nature.

Exam Center Information

The NETA Level 2 exam is administered through Pearson VUE at their authorized physical testing centers worldwide.

To take the exam, you must first be employed by a NETA Accredited Company (NAC), as registrations are managed through the employer’s NETA representative.

Candidates cannot register independently.

You will need to schedule your exam date and time through the Pearson VUE online portal after receiving authorization from NETA.

 Job Opportunities from the Course

Earning your NETA Certified Assistant Level 2 certification unlocks several specialized career paths in the power systems industry.

This credential proves to employers that you possess the necessary safety training and technical acumen to work on critical infrastructure.

Job titles commonly available to Level 2 certified individuals include:

• Electrical Test Technician (Level 2)
• Field Service Technician (Electrical Power)
• Apparatus Technician
• Power Monitoring/Electrical Metering Technician
• Instrumentation and Electrical (I&E) Technician
• Electrical Maintenance Technician (Industrial)
• Commissioning Technician (Assistant)