EXAM PREP COURSE
Virginia Journeyman Electrician (ELE) Exam Prep Course
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- Course Duration: Complete at Your Own Pace
- Course Type: Online Pre-Recorded
- Books Required: 2
Virginia Journeyman Electrician (ELE) Exam Prep Course
Virginia Electrician License:
Per DPOR, “Electrical work” includes the construction, repair, maintenance, alteration, or removal of electrical systems. This classification provides for all work covered by the electrical provisions of the USBC including electronic/communication service contracting (ESC) and fire alarm systems contracting (FAS) specialties. A firm holding an ELE license is responsible for meeting all applicable individual license and certification regulations.
“Journeyman” means a person who possesses the necessary ability, proficiency, and qualifications to install, repair and maintain specific types of materials and equipment, utilizing a working knowledge sufficient to comply with the pertinent provisions of the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and according to plans and specifications.

Exam Prep Class:
This class will prepare you to take the Virginia Journeyman Electrician exam at PSI. We cover all the pertinent material within the reference manual you are allowed to bring into the exam. The pre-recorded course content includes instructor lectures and practice exam questions and answers to prepare you to take the timed exam, as well as a timed simulation practice exam.
For more information about scheduling the exam and test-taking policies, refer to the PSI Candidate Information Bulletin linked here.

Class Days and Times:
This prep course is an online pre-recorded course that you can complete at your own time and pace. Online course content includes exam-taking tips and tricks, highlighting instructions and practice exam questions for each book.
Pre-Recorded classes are available to you immediately upon purchase and can be completed at your own time and pace.

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Online Content is available for 180 days after purchase. To extend content access an additional 180 days, a $50 course extension fee is required. If you have any questions, please contact our support team.

Additional Courses
All Virginia Contractor Applicants are still required to meet other state licensing regulations in order to obtain a license. This includes taking a mandatory 8-Hour Pre-License Course before applying for licensure as well as submitting a license application. All applicants must also take a technical exam specific to the type of work they perform. We offer exam prep courses and materials for nearly every exam in Virginia - check them out here!
Exams are administered by PSI and can be scheduled by registering at candidate.psiexams.com
Exam Subject Areas
Exam | # of Questions | Minimum Passing Score | Time Allowed |
Journeyman Electrician |
70 | 49 | 210 minutes |
Subject Area | # of Questions: Journeyman Exam |
Standards of Practice | 3 |
Standards of Conduct | 2 |
Renewal and Reinstatement | 2 |
Definitions | 1 |
Qualification for Licensure | 1 |
Revocation of Licensure | 1 |
General Electrical Knowledge | 3 |
Requirements for Electrical Installations | 3 |
Electrical-Electronic Fundamentals | 2 |
Services, Feeders, and Branch Circuits | 7 |
Service and Feeder Requirements | 2 |
Grounding and Bonding | 7 |
Conductors and Cables | 7 |
Raceways and Boxes | 8 |
Special Occupancies | 3 |
Special Equipment | 2 |
Electrical Signs and Outline Lighting | 1 |
Motors and Controls | 5 |
Utilization Equipment | 5 |
Lighting | 2 |
General Low Voltage Requirements | 1 |
Communication Systems | 1 |
Fire Detection and Alarms Systems | 1 |
You can also refer to the PSI Candidate Information Bulletin here for more information on testing policies.