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Washington Electrical License & Exam Prep
Journeyman, Master, and Electrical Administrator Licensing & Exam Prep
You’ve come to the right place to get an Electrical license in Washington. We’ve developed an online course designed to teach you everything you need to know to pass the electrical trade exam. We also know exactly which references are allowed to be used while you take the exam, so we created custom permanent tabs, and our guides will tell you what to highlight. If you need the books with free shipping in addition to help preparing for the exam, click the button below to check out the bundles.
We’re so confident in our product, if you don’t pass the exam, we will refund you the cost of the exam prep as a part of our No Pass, No Pay policy. Keep reading for more information about the application process, state requirements, and what work each license type can do.
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$289Online
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$452$409Prep, Book, Tabs
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What type of work can be done with this license?
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Journeyman Electrician
The abilities of a Journeyman Electrician include but are not limited to installing or maintaining electrical wires and equipment that are used for light, heat, or power and installing and maintaining remote control, signaling, power limited, or communication circuits or systems.
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Master Electrician
Master Electricians are licensed to engage in installing, and when assigned, act as an administrator to ensure that an Electrical Contractor's work is in compliance with the electrical laws and rules.
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Electrical Administrator
An Electrical Administrator ensures that the work performed is compliant with laws and regulations. Every Electrical Contractor and company must have a designated Electrical Administrator at all times. The state allows applicants to become either a General Administrator or Specialty Administrator. Specialty Administrators must pick 1 of 14 specialties, and they must be assigned to Electrical Contractors or companies of the same specialty.
What are the requirements to getting a license?
Journeyman Electrician- Pass the Journeyman Electrician exam
- Have 8,000 hours working as an electrical trainee under the supervision of a certified electrician.
- 4,000 hours of the 8,000 must be spent working in commercial or industrial installation.
- Complete 96 hours of classroom instruction
Master Electrician- Pass the Master Electrician exam
- have been certified as a general journey level electrician by L&I for at least 4 years.
Electrical Administrator- Pass the Electrical Administrator exam
- Submit application for Electrical Contractor
- File Change Assignment of Administrator's/Master Certificate form designating an Administrator or Master Electrician
- Obtain surety bond to the state of Washington, or arrange an assignment of savings account
How do I obtain a license?
To apply for your license, contact the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries at 360-902-5269 or visit their website.
Licensed electricians must complete 24 hours of continuing education each licensing period to renew. Washington has reciprocity agreements with Idaho.
With RocketCert, our education is written by a combination of professional educators and industry professionals. Our exam prep is guaranteed to help you pass the exam, and is backed with our no pass, no pay policy. We pride ourselves on providing industry leading customer service. Also, if you find a better original price on any online course that we offer, we will beat it by 10%.
The state requires all applicants to have an affidavit of the required experience and completed classroom hours on file. Once it has been submitted, verify they have filed it by calling 360-902-5269.
Once the state has the required information, submit your completed application and required fees directly to the state via mail, online, or in-person at a local Labor and Industries office. They will review the application and if approved, mail a notice with details on how to schedule a time to sit for the exam with PSI.
Preparation is key to passing the exam on the first attempt. In addition to studying the content, knowing what to highlight in each book and where the content is can make sitting for the exam a much easier process. Our exam bundles are designed to give you everything you need to pass sooner!
After completing all the steps above, it will a matter of time before you are issued your Washington Electrical License. Have questions or concerns with this process (or just a lack of time)? Learn more about how we can assist with our Application Processing Program.
Which exam do I need to take?
Once your application has been submitted and approved by the state, they will mail you a notice with instructions on how to schedule your exam with PSI.
Journeyman Electrician Exam
- Number of questions: 77
- Passing Score: 54 correct
- Time allowed: 4 hours
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- Topics Include: NEC & Theory; WA Codes
Master Electrician Exam
- Number of questions: 110
- Passing Score: 77 correct
- Time allowed: 7 hours
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- Topics Include: NEC & Theory; WA Codes; Major Load Calculations
Electrical Administrator Exam
- Number of questions: 92
- Passing Score: 65 correct
- Time allowed: 7 hours
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- Topics Include: NEC & Theory; WA Codes; Major Load Calculations
How do I pass the exam?
The Washington exams are open book. The references below are permitted to be tabbed, highlighted, and used during your test! Unfortunately, our online course is NOT permitted to be accessed during the State exam.
The exam prep includes math, theory and calculations, highlighting guides covering the topics your exam is based on, practice questions for each references, and unlimited attempts on our "test simulation".
Online Exam Prep Includes:
- Calculation Lessons - Here, we teach you math concepts and how to solve calculations on test day. Calculation topics include Ohm’s Law, voltage drop, transformers, motors, box fill, and allowable fill for raceway sizing.
- Highlighting Guides - Introduce the critical information in your book(s). This will familiarize you with each book’s content and its layout.
- Quizzes - These practice quizzes are based on each individual book/reference. They reinforce key concepts.
- Test Simulation / Practice Exam - Comprehensive exams randomly generated from our database of questions. Test simulations are restricted by time, and hints are disabled. Test simulations are as close to the real exam as you can get.
- Guide to Tabbing - This section includes tabbing books and other test taking strategies to keep calm and focused during the exam.
Washington Electrical Exam Bundle
Includes the following courses:
- Washington Electrical Online Exam Prep
- Includes Administrator, Journeyman, and Master Prep
Plus the following:
- All the books to use during the exam
- Permanent/Pre-Printed Tabs
- Free Shipping!
- Instructor Support
- No Pass No Pay Policy
- Lifetime Access from nearly any device
Washington Limited Energy Electrician - Bundle
Includes the following courses:
- Washington Limited Energy Electrician - Online Exam Prep
Plus the following:
- All the books to use during the exam
- Permanent/Pre-Printed Tabs
- Free Shipping!
- Instructor Support
- No Pass No Pay Policy
- Lifetime Access from nearly any device
Washington Electrical Online Exam Prep
Washington Limited Energy Electrician - Online Exam Prep
NEC 2020, NFPA 70: National Electrical Code
1 Book Tab Bundle
Permanent Blank Tabs - 375 Pack
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