Frequently Asked Questions
Find quick answers to common questions about our electrical exam prep, CEU courses, workshops, and training process.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find quick answers to common questions about our electrical exam prep, CEU courses, workshops, and training process.
Choose a self-study bundle for instruction and practice at your own pace, or a live workshop for classroom instruction. If you need practice without the video course and manual, choose the 2020 NEC mock exam. Match the product to your exam jurisdiction and edition before ordering.
NCBEEC currently lists the 2020 NEC for its licensing exams. Follow the Board for any change. Other exams use different editions: Tennessee LLE and CE trade exams use the 2017 NEC; Memphis/Shelby County uses the 2020 NEC. Check your exact exam and edition before choosing a course.
Full exam-prep bundles include a printed manual, mock-exam booklet and study tabs, plus online video lessons and digital practice. Bring your own code books: the 2020 NEC (NFPA 70), plus the 2013 NFPA 72 for North Carolina. Check the product's materials list. If your class or exam is soon, contact us before ordering to check delivery timing.
Use the enrollment email from JCR and sign in with the email address used at checkout. Our Student Help page explains account access and course submission. If a purchased course is missing, email info@jcrproductions.com with your order number so we can help.
You can register before completing your study. Start with the included manual and videos, then use practice questions to choose what to review next. Most students who pass study 6–8 weeks, about an hour a night. If your class is soon, contact JCR for help prioritizing.
Bring the NEC edition named for your class or exam. Most JCR continuing-education workshops use the 2020 NEC; do not assume your licensing-exam edition is the class edition.
For Tennessee exam prep, the state-administered LLE and CE trade exams use the 2017 NEC, while Memphis/Shelby County’s separate ICC T16/T17 path uses the 2020 NEC.
- Picture ID for check-in
- Calculator and a notebook
- Your JCR workbook, if applicable
Approval depends on your state, license classification and the specific course. Check your state's requirements and the class listing before registering. Complete all course requirements and follow the CE submission instructions. NC reporting is included; other-state reporting may have a separate fee. Call 704.696.8555 if you need help confirming a course.
First choose the commercial Electrical (EL) path or the Residential Electrician path; they have separate applications.
An eligible NC license earned by examination may qualify you for a waiver of the electrical trade exam. It does not waive South Carolina Business & Law or the remaining license requirements. Check the Board's current waiver rules and reference list for your path before applying.
NC Limited, Intermediate, Unlimited and SP-SFD qualifiers need eight CE hours per annual license period; the other special restricted classifications need four. At least half must meet the Board's classroom requirement. Extra approved hours may carry forward to the following two license periods. Passing the exam does not earn renewal hours. See the current NCBEEC CE rules.
For live online study, choose a course approved by NCBEEC for classroom credit. See current JCR NC CE classes.
Look up your hours in NCBEEC’s Check CE Credit search, or read how to track your NC CE hours.
Yes. JCR sells NASCLA electrical contractor exam prep: 2020 NEC videos, a 500+ question mock exam, workbook and code tabs for $495. The PSI NASCLA exam has 100 scored questions (plus 10 unscored), 270 minutes, and 75 correct to pass. See our NASCLA exam guide.
Tennessee gives this exam through Prov under its own rules:
- The current Prov Tennessee bulletin lists the NASCLA Electrical Contractor exam at 110 questions, 4.5 hours, and 75% to pass.
- The Tennessee Board accepts a NASCLA National Electrical score as a waiver of the contractor trade exam.
- It does not replace Tennessee Business & Law, the contractor-license application, or local requirements.
- It does not apply to the Limited Licensed Electrician (LLE) path.
- Confirm with the Tennessee Board and Prov before registering.
Tennessee Board trade exam waiver sheet (PDF) · Current Prov Tennessee bulletin
A Statement of Bonding Ability is a signed form from a surety saying you could be bonded above a set amount. NC requires one for Intermediate and Unlimited licenses. See what it is and where to get one.
What level of license do I want?
Start by choosing the license level you want (Limited, Intermediate, Unlimited, etc.) and checking that you have the experience to qualify for that exam. Our NC license guide covers the current requirements, application steps and official forms. (See additional state requirements here)
Time to study for the exam.
JCR Productions offers study materials and workshops to help you succeed on your exam. How long to study: Most students who pass study 6–8 weeks, about an hour a night.
A few helpful tips:
- Don’t memorize answers to sample test questions. Learn how to find the answers in the code instead.
- Make a study plan and stick to it. A steady hour a day works better than cramming.
- Once NCBEEC approves your application, you have 90 days to take your exam. Plan your study and workshop dates to fit that window.
If you need help in doing the paperwork to apply for your licensing exam, contact Lisa Adams with Licenses Etc at 239.777.1028.
See our NC license guide for the application steps and official forms.
Not right now. Our workshops were approved by the NC Alarm Systems Licensing Board in the past, but as our courses change they don’t always fit what that Board requires. We’ll apply again as we add new courses. Call (704) 696-8555 if you need alarm-board credit and we’ll point you in the right direction.
Each state has different requirements for their state exam. However, most include contractor business related questions to ensure you understand ethical business principles and can provide positive business relationships with the public. Each state will inform you on what reference guide they will base these questions (often available online).
Some references include:
- NASCLA® Contractor’s Guide to Business, Law, and Project Management
- OSHA Guidelines
- PSI Electrical Contractors Examination Candidate Information Bulletin of North Carolina
- State Specific Contractor’s Guides
- State Specific General Statutes and Administrative Rules.
The NC self-study bundle and JCR exam-prep workshops include NC business-law instruction. NC business-law practice is also included in JCR's 500+ question mock exam. Do not assume these NC questions prepare you for another state's Business & Law exam; check the state course page for what is included.
Regardless of where your license expired, you will need to contact that state’s board and ask what you need to do. Our State Requirements page will take you to each board’s website for contact information.
Often, your options are based on how much time has lapsed and whether your license was in good standing prior to that lapse.
JCR staff is happy to help steer you in the right direction. Give us a call 704-696-8555 or send us an email info@jcrproductions.com and we’ll help direct you to the correct resource.
The best way to contact Victor is via email. You can email him directly at victor@jcrproductions.com.
If you contact our office at 704.696.8555, we may be able to assist you directly. If not, we will gladly forward your question to Victor.