Tool List for First Year

APPROXIMATELY: $250 for required tools for the program
APPROXIMATELY: $250 for optional tools for the program
APPROXIMATELY: $350 for books for the program 

  • Phillips screw driver 4” No. 2 tip – Klein #603-4
  • Slotted screw driver 4” ¼” tip- Klein #600-4
  • Side cutting pliers (Lineman) 9”- Klein #D213 – 9NE
  • Diagonal cutter 8” - Klein # D228 - 8
  • Long noses pliers w/ cutter 6” - Klein # D203-6
  • Long nose all purpose cutter - Klein #1010 Knife - Klein #1550 – 24 or utility knife (any brand)
  • Level 9” - Klein # 931 – 9RE
  • Water pump plier 10” Klein # D502 – 10
  • Tape rule 25’ - Klein # 918 – 25RE, 1” wide
  • Wire stripper - Klein # 1004
  • Neon voltage tester 90 – 250 volts AC/DC - ITT # 19-101, Klein # 69136 ( or equivalent)
  • Tool pouch - Klein # 5165 and a belt for the pouch
  • Tool belt Klein #5202m (32 “ - 40” belt width 1 ½”)
  • Electrical tape - Scotch 3M Super 33+ Vinyl electrical tape
  • Receptacle circuit tester - Ideal # 61 – 051, for 3 wire outlet, 0.6W, 125 volts ( or equivalent)
  • Safety glasses

Optional

  • Side cutting pliers (Lineman) - Klein # D2000 – 9 NETP instead of #3 D2000 has a better cutting edge 
  • Straight slot rotary screw driver – Klein # 670 – 6 Speeds up the installation of screws 
  • Cordless drill and screwdriver tips