Virginia
DPOR-approved CE and 2020 NEC exam prep for Virginia electricians.
JCR is listed on the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) Approved Tradesman Continuing Education Providers list for electrical continuing education (ELE). Virginia electricians must complete 3 hours of board-approved continuing education every 3-year renewal cycle. JCR's approved electrical CE classes satisfy that requirement.
Virginia currently uses the 2020 National Electrical Code. JCR exam prep focuses on NEC navigation and timed practice for the electrical code portion of the Virginia Journeyman and Master Electrician exams.
JCR serves Virginia electricians with DPOR-approved continuing education for license renewal and 2020 NEC exam prep for Journeyman and Master Electrician candidates. Choose virtual exam prep and CE classes from anywhere in VA, in-person classes in Raleigh, or exam prep self-study packages.
Can You Pass the Exam?
Try our free realistic 25-question 2020 NEC mock exam. No signup required. Works for any state that tests on the 2020 NEC, including Virginia.
Take the Free Mock Exam →Virtual VA-Approved CE Classes
Live online DPOR-approved electrical CE classes. Virginia requires 3 hours of board-approved CE every 3-year renewal cycle for Journeyman and Master Electrician licenses; JCR's 8-hour approved classes satisfy that requirement.
- DPOR-approved electrical CE
- Live instructor with real-time Q&A
- Renew from anywhere in Virginia
- VA requires 3 hours every 3-year renewal cycle
Virtual Exam Prep Classes
Live online instruction with our top instructors covering 2020 NEC navigation and electrical code questions for Virginia Journeyman and Master Electrician candidates.
- Same curriculum as our in-person workshops
- Real-time instructor Q&A
- Recorded sessions for review
- Study from anywhere in VA
In-Person Classes in Raleigh and Greensboro, NC
CE and exam prep workshops with Victor and the JCR team.
- Hands-on classroom instruction
- Both CE and exam prep workshops
- Convenient for Danville, South Boston, Emporia, Suffolk, and southern Virginia areas
2020 NEC Self-Study Materials
Strong preparation for NEC navigation and electrical code questions on the VA Journeyman and Master Electrician exams. Built around the 2020 NEC.
- Workbooks built around 2020 NEC
- 500+ question practice exam digital app
- Online videos
- Code book tabs
Virginia Electrical Licenses
Virginia separates individual tradesman licenses from the contractor business license. Journeyman and Master Electrician are individual DPOR tradesman credentials. The electrical contractor license is a business credential issued through the Virginia Board for Contractors.
Journeyman Electrician
Individual tradesman credential. PSI exam: 70 questions, 210 minutes, 49 correct answers required to pass. Common path: 4 years of practical experience plus 240 hours of formal vocational training, with other DPOR-approved paths available.
Master Electrician
Top individual tradesman credential. PSI exam: 90 questions, 270 minutes, 63 correct answers required to pass. Required to qualify a Virginia electrical contractor business for the ELE specialty. View DPOR tradesman requirements →
Class A/B/C ELE Contractor
Business license for contracting electrical work. The ELE qualified individual must hold a Virginia Master Electrician license. Class A/B applicants also have a contractor business exam; all new Class A/B/C contractor applicants must complete the 8-hour pre-license business course.
Virginia Contractor Class A, B, and C Limits
Class C: single projects over $1,000 but less than $30,000, or less than $250,000 total in a 12-month period.
Class B: single projects from $30,000 to less than $150,000, or $250,000 to less than $1 million total in a 12-month period.
Class A: single projects of $150,000 or more, or $1 million or more total in a 12-month period.
Hold an NC license too? VA Reciprocity
Virginia lists a reciprocity/examination agreement for North Carolina Unlimited and Intermediate Electrical Contractor licenses. NC Unlimited is tied to the Virginia Master Electrical Tradesman license and Class A Electrical Contractor business license path; NC Intermediate is tied to the Virginia Master Electrical Tradesman license and Class B Electrical Contractor business license path. Applicants must meet all terms of the agreement, submit the required application, and provide verification of licensure from the out-of-state board.
Questions? Call JCR at (704) 696-8555 or email us at info@jcrproductions.com. We are happy to help you choose the right Virginia exam prep or CE course.