Virginia Electrical Exam Prep
Prepare for Virginia’s Journeyman or Master Electrician exam with a $495 JCR self-study package: a 152-page manual, 21 hours of video lessons, 500+ practice questions and permanent codebook tabs. Study on your schedule.
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Virginia’s PSI electrician exams are open book and use the 2020 National Electrical Code for code questions. The codebook is sold separately; PSI’s current bulletin lists the other references and book-preparation rules.
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Compare Virginia exam prep
Use the current PSI candidate bulletin for exam content, permitted references, and test-day rules.
Journeyman Electrician Exam
- 70 questions · 210 minutes · 49 correct to pass
- Code questions use the 2020 National Electrical Code; PSI also lists NFPA 70E and Virginia regulations as references
- DPOR approval is required before scheduling with PSI
Master Electrician Exam
- 90 questions · 270 minutes · 63 correct to pass
- Code questions use the 2020 National Electrical Code; PSI also lists NFPA 70E and Virginia regulations as references
- DPOR approval is required before scheduling with PSI
What does JCR cover?
JCR teaches NEC navigation, electrical theory, calculations, timing, and exam organization. Each Virginia exam also includes 10 questions on state licensing statutes and regulations; study those rules separately using the official Virginia rules and the current PSI bulletin.
Do I need to take an exam?
Eligibility depends on the credential and your record. Under Virginia’s examination-exemption rule, graduates of a qualifying approved apprenticeship can be exempt from the Journeyman exam when they provide official completion documentation. The DPOR application asks for the sponsor and completion paperwork; DPOR verifies eligibility. Other examination or reciprocity routes may apply. Apply through DPOR before scheduling any required PSI exam.
What JCR Self-Study Packages Include:
Manual + online videos
- Detailed 152-page workbook explaining how to study for each section of the exam
- 100 video lessons (21 hours) teaching NEC navigation and electrical calculations
- NEC navigation, calculations, and self-paced exam-style problems
Printed + digital practice
- 500+ realistic questions in printed and digital formats
- Timed PSI-style practice
- Detailed answer explanations and review tools that expose weak areas
Permanent Code-book tabs
- Fully bonded JCR NFPA 70 tabs for faster Code navigation
- Apply at least 48 hours before use and pinch each tab firmly
- Follow the current PSI book-preparation rules