Virginia Master Electrician License

The Master Electrician License for alarm systems that operate at 50 volts or less allows you to do the following work:

  • Telephone wiring
  • Computer cabling
  • Sound systems
  • Data links
  • Data
  • Network installation
  • Television
  • Cable TV wiring
  • Antenna wiring
  • Fiber optics installation

How to Get the Master Electrician License in Virginia?

  1. Meet one of the following requirements in order toapply for this trade:
    • Have one year of practical experience as a licensed journeyman in the trade; provide your VA License number if applicable
    • Have ten years of practical experience in that trade, as verified by individuals who have observed the candidate work in the trade
    • Be currently certified or licensed as a journeyman or a master by a governing body located outside the Commonwealth of Virginia
  2. Fill out the Master Electrician application and the experience verification form
  3. Send it to:
    Commonwealth of Virginia
    Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
    9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 400 Richmond, Virginia 23233-1485
    (804) 367-8511
  4. After passing the exam, complete the PSI© examination registration form
  5. Apply to PSI©
  6. After passing the examination, expect the license to be sent to the registered address

Virginia Master Electrician License Exam Prep Course

Virginia Master Electrician License Exam

Below is all the information related to the trade exam, including the official reference list.

Virginia Master Electrician Trade Exam

  • Testing Method: Computer-based testing
  • Testing Company: PSI©
  • Number of Questions: 90
  • Types of Questions: Multiple choice
  • Time Allowed: 270 Minutes
  • Minimum Passing Score: 63 Questions
  • Subjects Involved (No. of Questions):
    • 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 (4)
    • Requirements for Electrical Installations (4)
    • Electrical-Electronic Fundamentals (5)
    • Services, Feeders, and Branch Circuits (9)
    • Service and Feeder Requirements (6)
    • Grounding and Bonding (9)
    • Conductors and Cables (7)
    • Raceways and Boxes (8)
    • Special Occupancies (4)
    • Special Equipment (2)
    • Electrical Signs and Outline Lighting (2)
    • Motors and Controls (8)
    • Utilization Equipment (6)
    • Lighting (2)
    • General Low Voltage Requirements (1)
    • Communication Systems (1)
    • Fire Detection and Alarms Systems (2)
  • PSI© Master Electrician Official Content Outline

Virginia Master Electrician Book Set

This set of books includes all required references for the Master Electrician exam. Orders placed before 2 PM are shipped the same day via UPS, and a tracking number is emailed before 3 PM.

  • VIRGINIA MASTER ELECTRICIAN - BOOK SET WITHOUT TABS INCLUDES ALL BOOKS FOR TRADE AND BUSINESS EXAMS

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  • VIRGINIA MASTER ELECTRICIAN - BOOK SET WITH TABS INCLUDES ALL BOOKS FOR TRADE AND BUSINESS EXAMS

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Virginia Master Electrician Exam Books

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