Electrician Exam Prep / Vermont
Electrician Exam — VT
Journeyman Electrician Exam in Vermont
Everything you need to know about getting your journeyman electrician license in Vermont — licensing body, exam details, NEC edition, and study tips.
Exam Details
- Licensing Body
- Vermont Office of Professional Regulation
- Exam Provider
- PSI Exams
- Code Edition
- 2020 NEC
- Passing Score
- 70%
- Question Count
- 75
- Exam Fee
- $75
- Experience Required
- 4 years
Note: Requirements change — always verify current details with Vermont Office of Professional Regulation before applying.
Vermont Electrician License — What to Know
Vermont requires a statewide Journeyman Electrician license. Apprenticeship program participation is recommended.
What the 2020 NEC Covers
The 2020 NEC is the foundation of the Vermont electrician exam. Key articles you must know cold: Article 100 (Definitions), Article 210 (Branch Circuits), Article 220 (Load Calculations), Article 230 (Services), Article 240 (Overcurrent Protection), Article 250 (Grounding & Bonding), Article 310 (Conductors for General Wiring), and Chapter 9 (Tables). Calculation questions based on these articles typically make up 30–40% of the exam.
How to Prepare for the Vermont Exam
Most successful candidates spend 60–100 hours studying over 4–8 weeks. Tab your NEC by article number so you can find answers in seconds, not minutes. Focus on voltage drop calculations (NEC 210.19 informational note), conductor ampacity tables (Table 310.12), and demand factor applications (Article 220). The Electrician Prep app includes 1,000+ NEC practice questions and a built-in voltage drop calculator — the same tools you'll use on the job.