Virginia Electrical Exam Prep
The Virginia Electrical Exam Review includes narrated highlighting guides, practice tests, theory, calculations, instructor support and test-taking tips and strategies. Topics include circuits, grounding, fuse and breakers, metal tubing, conduit, motors, generators and more. @HomePrep is a National Leader in online education. With over 100,000 satisfied students and a course catalog of over 1,000 classes, we are here to help you – Invest in Yourself.
The highlighting guides and quizzes are designed to familiarize students with testing materials. We do not provide students with exact test questions, as the state does not release this information.
What’s Included in Our Courses
Everything you need to pass your exam on the first try.
Our courses are designed to help you become familiar with the references and allow you to find the information quickly as the exams are timed. We offer highlighting guides to draw attention to key points throughout the book and tabs (sold separately) to allow you to find key sections quickly. We encourage you to take the practice exams multiple times as the questions on the test change each time.
Resources for the Virginia Electrical License
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Virginia Electrical Exam Prep
$219.99Add to cartThe Virginia Electrical Exam Review includes narrated highlighting guides, practice tests, theory, calculations, instructor support and test-taking tips and strategies. Topics include circuits, grounding, fuse and breakers, metal tubing, conduit, motors, generators and more. The highlighting guides and quizzes are designed to familiarize students with testing materials. We do not provide students with exact test questions, as the state does not release this information.
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Virginia Electrical Exam Complete Package
$520.96Add to cartThe Virginia Electrical Exam Complete Package includes the following:
- Virginia Electrical Exam Review
- 2017 National Electrical Code
- American Electrician’s Handbook
- Virginia Electrical Tab Pack
The highlighting guides and quizzes are designed to familiarize students with testing materials. We do not provide students with exact test questions, as the state does not release this information.
Books and Tabs to use During the Exam
(Included in the Complete Package):
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American Electricians Handbook 17th Edition
$99.99Add to cartThis is a practical, on-the-job resource for every professional electrician.
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2017 National Electrical Code Tabs
$20.99Add to cartPre-Printed Permanent Tabs – During your exam, time is of the essence. By having your pages tabbed, you can greatly increase your speed in referencing key exam topics.
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Virginia Electrical Tab Pack
$28.99Add to cartPERMANENT TABS PACKAGE – This package includes permanent tabs for some of the references allowed to be used during the exam.
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This course was very easy to follow. It was so convenient because I was able to do it at my own pace in my free time. I have a very busy schedule and did not have time to take a live course.
N. Amaya - Virginia
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Very informative, the reading out loud was a great help. I could work at my own pace. It’s the way to go for continuing education!
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I really like the fact that I can keep taking the tests over and over, and the questions keep changing.
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Requirements To Obtain a Virginia Electrical License
Electrical licensing in Virginia is at 3 levels: journeyman, master, and contractor. To become either a journeyman electrician or a master electrician, there are two examination portions that must be passed: statutory and regulatory portion and the trade portion.
- Pre-approval from the state is required to sit for the examination.
- To sit for the trade examinations, a candidate must document that they have met one of the following experience requirements. Individuals who hold a currently valid license or certification from another state as a journeyman or master tradesman may sit for the same level examination by providing a copy of that license or certification card.
Journeyman license:
- Two years of practical experience in the trade and a degree or certification showing the completion of a two year program from either a trade or technical school, or a community college; or
- Four years of practical experience in the trade and 240 hours of formal vocational training in the trade; or
- Five years of practical experience in the trade and 160 hours of formal vocational training in the trade; or
- Six years of practical experience in the trade and 80 hours of formal vocational training in the trade; or
- A bachelor’s degree received from an accredited college or university in an engineering curriculum related to the trade and 1 year of practical experience in the trade; or
- Ten years of practical experience in the trade, verified by an affidavit from those who observed the candidate’s work in the trade
Master license:
- One year of practical experience as a licensed Virginia journeyman; or
- Ten years of practical experience in the trade, verified by an affidavit from those who observed the candidate’s work in the trade.
- The journeyman electrician portion has 70 questions and a time limit of 210 minutes
- The master electrician portion has 90 questions and a time limit of 270 minutes.
- Journeyman Electrician examination requires a 49% to pass, and Master Electrician examination requires a 63% to pass.
- The fee for the journeyman portion is $100 while the master portion has a fee of $125.
- Topics on the examinations include general electrical knowledge; requirements for electrical installations; electrical-electronic fundamentals; services, feeders, and branch circuits; service and feeder requirements; grounding and bonding; conductors and cables; raceways and boxes; special occupancies; special equipment; electrical signs and outline lighting; motors and controls; utilization equipment; lighting; general low voltage requirements; communication systems; fire detection and alarm systems; standards of practice; standards of conduct; renewal and reinstatement; definitions; qualification for licensure; and revocation of licensure.
The Virginia Electrical Exam Review is made up of a detailed presentation that takes you through information you will need to pass the exam on your first try.
Master Electricians can install, maintain, alter, repair any wire, cable, conduit, raceway, fixture or equipment that transmits, transforms, or uses electrical energy. This license includes supervision of an apprentice.
Journeyperson Electricians can perform all of the same work as a Master Electrician while under the supervision of a Master Electrician.
Electrical license allows contracts including (i) planning and layout of details for installation or modifications of electrical apparatus and controls including preparation of sketches showing location of wiring and equipment; (ii) measuring, cutting, bending, threading, assembling and installing electrical conduits; (iii) performing maintenance on electrical systems and apparatus; (iv) observation of installed systems or apparatus to detect hazards and need for adjustments, relocation or replacement; and (v) repairing faulty systems or apparatus.
- Purchase the Exam Prep Course — and then study!
- Pass the exam.
- Submit your application, licensing fee and proof of insurance.
The Virginia Electrical Exam Review includes:
- Highlighting Guides
- Practice Exams
- Math and Plans Analysis
- Study Tips
- Licensing Information
- Instructor Support
Our courses are designed to help you become familiar with the references and allow you to find the information quickly as the exams are timed. We offer highlighting guides to draw attention to key points throughout the book and tabs (sold separately) to allow you to find key sections quickly. We encourage you to take the practice exams multiple times as the questions on the test change each time.
Related Books and Materials for This Course
The following references are permitted to be taken into the examination. These references may be tabbed (with a permanent index tab) and highlighted. You can purchases the references from our online bookstore or by calling 1-800-952-0910.
Regulatory Reference for all Virginia Tradesman Examinations:
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