Residential Electrician
- 50 questions · 150 minutes · 70% to pass
- 2020 NEC plus Montana amendments
- Also study: the Board-listed printreading reference
Montana Exam Prep – Self-Study (2020 NEC)
$495.00
Montana electrical exam prep self-study
Prepare for Montana Residential, Journeyman, or Master electrician exams with a structured 2020 NEC plan.
Build Code-navigation speed, calculation accuracy, electrical theory, and realistic open-book exam strategy.
152 pagesprinted study manual
100 video lessonstotaling 21 hours
500+ questionspaper and digital practice
2020 NECcourse edition
This self-study system turns the same core NEC curriculum used in JCR’s instructor-led classes into a structured plan you can complete from anywhere. JCR has trained 20,000+ electricians since 1985. 93% pass rate for JCR classroom students.
See what is inside your self-study package
Permanent Code-book tabs are included
Organize heavily tested NEC articles, tables, and sections so you can find them faster while studying. Apply the tabs only as permitted by the current testing-vendor rules.
Built for the exam you are taking
Journeyman Electrician
- 60 questions · 180 minutes · 70% to pass
- 2020 NEC plus Montana amendments
- Typical qualification route: 8,000 hours of experience
Master Electrician
- 80 questions · 240 minutes · 75% to pass
- 2020 NEC plus Montana amendments
- Includes major-load calculations
Check the fit before ordering: JCR teaches the NEC, electrical theory, calculations, and timed lookup skills used across Montana’s Residential, Journeyman, and Master exams. Also study: the current Montana amendments and the printreading reference listed on the Montana exam information sheet.
Exactly what is included
- 152-page printed manual: six-week roadmap, Code navigation, calculations, guided practice, and answer keys.
- 100 video lessons totaling 21 hours: self-paced instruction you can pause, replay, and review.
- 500+ practice questions: paper practice, explanations, and timed digital mock-exam work.
- Permanent Code-book tabs: faster access to heavily tested NEC articles, tables, and sections.
The printed manual and videos map JCR’s core 2020 NEC curriculum to the technical work shared across Montana’s three statewide exam levels.
You’ll also need your own 2020 NEC and any other references listed for your exam. Add the 2020 NEC from JCR.
Exam facts, books, and official sources
Bring the 2020 NEC, current Montana electrical amendments, and the exact printreading reference listed by the Board. Follow the current exam information sheet for tabs, markings, and book preparation.
Montana State Electrical Board · Current Montana exam information sheet · License applications and forms · PSI scheduling portal
How to use the course
- Set up the manual, videos, and exact Code/reference books approved for your exam.
- Follow the six-week roadmap and work each subject with the books open.
- Use timed questions to expose weak topics and improve lookup speed.
- Rework missed questions and take full-length mock exams before scheduling.
Most students who pass study 6–8 weeks, about an hour a night. Your schedule may vary with experience and available study time.
Shipping, access, and returns
Online access and printed materials are delivered separately. Printed materials ship the same business day; standard shipping is estimated at 5–10 business days and calculated at checkout.
Questions? Call JCR at (704) 696-8555 or email us here.
Common questions before you order
Which Montana exam does this course prepare? The NEC, theory, and calculation work applies to Residential, Journeyman, and Master candidates. Select the exam that matches your approved license path and add the Board-listed state references.
Do I apply before scheduling? Yes. Apply to the Montana State Electrical Board and wait for authorization before scheduling with PSI.
What else should I study? Prepare the current Montana Building Codes amendments and the Board-listed printreading reference in addition to the NEC.
How long should I study? Most students who pass study 6–8 weeks, about an hour a night, then complete timed practice with the approved books.
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