2023 Georgia Master Electrician Exam Prep Study Package Includes Instructor-Led NEC Course Based on the 2023 NEC

Prepare for advanced Georgia electrical contractor testing with a complete study package built around the 2023 National Electrical Code. This package combines the 2023 edition of NFPA 70, permanent-style NEC tabs, electrical flash cards, a master electrician study guide, an electrical calculations study guide, simulated practice exams, and an online instructor-led NEC course with live and recorded video lessons.

Georgia does not issue a statewide electrical license formally titled “Master Electrician.” The state licenses electrical contractors in two classifications through the Georgia Construction Industry Licensing Board, Division of Electrical Contractors. Class I is a restricted electrical contractor license, while Class II is an unrestricted electrical contractor license. The Class II classification most closely aligns with the broad scope commonly associated with a master-level electrical credential.

This Georgia Master Electrician Exam Prep Study Package uses “master electrician” to describe the advanced level of electrical instruction and review included in the program. It is designed for experienced electricians and contractor applicants who want to strengthen their knowledge of electrical systems, National Electrical Code requirements, calculations, business responsibilities, and exam-style problem solving.

The Georgia Class II Electrical Contractor examination tests more than code-book navigation. Candidates must understand technical electrical functions, contractor laws, administrative responsibilities, project organization, safety regulations, equipment, motors, controls, plans, calculations, and trade practices. Questions may require direct reference research, field knowledge, mathematical work, or the application of several connected electrical principles.

The included instructor-led NEC course provides an organized overview of the 2023 National Electrical Code. Students can follow each lesson using the included NEC book, place permanent-style tabs at important articles, and reinforce the instruction through flash cards, study guides, calculation exercises, and simulated practice exams.

Live instruction creates a structured learning environment, while recorded videos allow students to pause lessons, repeat difficult explanations, and return to complex subjects throughout their preparation. Simulated exams help candidates practice pacing, multiple-choice decision-making, code research, and calculation accuracy under timed conditions.

The Georgia examination is open book and permits approved reference materials, including the 2023 National Electrical Code. Open-book testing still requires extensive preparation. Candidates who attempt to research every answer without knowing where to begin may lose valuable time. Regular code-navigation practice helps students identify the correct article, table, definition, or exception more efficiently.

What You Get

• NFPA 70: National Electrical Code, 2023 Edition: The complete 2023 NEC used throughout the instructor-led course and identified on the current Georgia electrical contractor examination reference list.
• NEC Tabs: Permanent-style tabs that help organize important chapters, articles, tables, and commonly reviewed electrical subjects.
• Electrical Flash Cards: Portable review materials for reinforcing formulas, definitions, electrical terminology, and important trade concepts.
• Master Electrician Study Guide: Advanced electrical study material organized to support contractor-level technical review.
• Electrical Calculations Study Guide: Focused preparation for formulas, mathematical procedures, code-based calculations, and multi-step electrical problems.
• Online Instructor-Led NEC Course: Structured National Electrical Code instruction based on the 2023 edition of NFPA 70.
• Live and Recorded Videos: An NEC overview delivered through instructor-led sessions that students can attend live and revisit through recorded lessons.
• Simulated Practice Exams: Exam-style practice designed to strengthen code navigation, electrical calculations, pacing, and question analysis.

Exam Details

The Georgia electrical contractor examinations are administered by PSI for the Georgia Construction Industry Licensing Board, Division of Electrical Contractors. Applicants must receive Board approval before registering for an examination appointment.

Georgia offers two electrical contractor examinations:

• Class I Restricted: Restricted to qualifying single-phase electrical installations within the limits established by Georgia law.
• Class II Unrestricted: The unrestricted statewide electrical contractor classification.

Both examinations use multiple-choice questions and are administered in two parts. Candidates receive four hours for Part I and four hours for Part II, for a total testing time of eight hours. A scheduled break separates the two examination parts.

The Class II examination includes 140 scored questions. These are divided into 30 questions covering regulations, laws, and administrative functions and 110 questions covering technical functions. The examination also includes 22 beta questions that do not count toward the final score but are included within the testing time. Beta questions are not identified during the examination.

A minimum score of 70 is required for licensure. Candidates should answer every question because they will not know which items are beta questions and which items contribute to the final score.

The regulations, laws, and administrative section covers areas such as:

• Workers’ compensation and unemployment insurance
• Employer tax responsibilities
• Georgia licensing laws and Board requirements
• State sales and use tax
• Business licensing
• OSHA construction regulations
• National Electrical Code requirements
• Permits and inspections
• Insurance, financing, and cash flow
• Bookkeeping and accounting
• Estimating and bidding
• Contracts, purchasing, scheduling, and project management

The technical portion evaluates advanced electrical work across a broad range of installations and equipment. Subjects may include electrical circuits, conductors, grounding systems, controls, motors, generators, transformers, service equipment, wiring methods, overcurrent protection, electrical devices, testing, troubleshooting, and calculations.

Class II candidates should be prepared for three-phase systems and equipment as well as the single-phase work covered by the restricted classification. The unrestricted examination reflects the wider scope of experience required for the Class II license.

Open Book Test

The Georgia Class I and Class II Electrical Contractor examinations are open-book tests. Candidates may bring approved reference materials listed in the current Georgia electrical contractor candidate handbook. No other books, photocopied materials, handwritten study sheets, or unauthorized references may be used.

The approved reference list includes the 2023 National Electrical Code or National Electrical Code Handbook. References may be highlighted, underlined, and organized with permanent tabs. Handwritten notes, added photocopies, removable notes, and other unauthorized materials are prohibited, including when they are pasted or inserted into an approved book.

The included 2023 NEC and permanent-style tabs support both exam preparation and permitted reference navigation. Students can organize major articles while following live and recorded lessons, practice locating common rules, and develop familiarity with the code’s table of contents, index, definitions, tables, and exceptions.

The master electrician study guide, calculations study guide, flash cards, and simulated practice exams are preparation resources. They should not be taken into the examination unless a particular publication appears on the current official reference list.

Open-book testing rewards familiarity with the material. Candidates should first identify the subject of a question and then select the most appropriate reference. A motor question, for example, may involve conductors, overload protection, branch-circuit protection, disconnecting means, control equipment, or several of those subjects together.

A silent, nonprogrammable calculator without alphabetic keys or printing capability is permitted in the testing room. PSI provides pencils and scratch paper. Personal electronic devices, notes, tablets, phones, and unauthorized aids are prohibited.

Licensing Steps

1. Select the appropriate Georgia classification. Determine whether the Class I Restricted or Class II Unrestricted electrical contractor license matches the scope of work you plan to perform.
2. Confirm the experience requirement. Applicants must document qualifying electrical experience gained under a licensed electrical contractor.
3. Complete the license application. Submit the required application and supporting materials to the Georgia Construction Industry Licensing Board.
4. Document primary electrical experience. Provide employer and qualifying-licensee verification showing the required type and duration of electrical work.
5. Submit professional references. Provide three original notarized reference forms from people with personal knowledge of your work. At least one reference must be a licensed electrical contractor.
6. Complete the background-check requirement. Submit the certified background documentation required by the application.
7. Provide identity and lawful-presence documentation. Include the secure and verifiable documents and affidavit required for state licensure.
8. Receive approval to test. The Board reviews the application and determines whether the applicant may sit for the examination.
9. Register and schedule with PSI. After approval, follow PSI’s instructions to select an available examination appointment.
10. Prepare the approved references. Obtain the books on the current reference list and organize them according to Georgia’s examination rules.
11. Take the examination. Complete both four-hour sections and comply with PSI identification, reference, calculator, and security procedures.
12. Complete the licensing process. After passing, follow the Board’s instructions for license issuance and any remaining business registration requirements.

Passing the examination does not independently create an active Georgia electrical contractor license. The applicant must satisfy the state’s experience, application, reference, background, examination, and documentation requirements.

State Requirements

Applicants for a Georgia Class I or Class II Electrical Contractor license must be at least 21 years old, submit a complete application, meet the required experience standards, earn the required examination score, and pay the applicable licensing fees.

Applicants must document at least four years of primary electrical experience. Georgia treats 2,000 hours as one year for this purpose. Qualifying primary experience must involve direct installation of electrical systems and related work covered by the Georgia Electrical Code or National Electrical Code.

The experience must be gained while working under a licensed electrical contractor. Work performed under an unlicensed contractor does not count toward the four-year primary experience requirement. The qualifying licensee’s name and license number must be included in the experience documentation.

Class I applicants must document experience in at least six of the primary experience areas identified by the Board. Class II applicants must document experience across all primary areas and must include work involving systems beyond the restricted classification. The Class II application specifically requires qualifying experience with electrical installations exceeding the limits of single-phase restricted work.

Primary experience areas include raceway systems, conductors, services, grounding, motors, generators, transformers, controls, and other electrical installations. Employer forms should describe project sizes, electrical equipment, system ratings, duties performed, hours worked, and the applicant’s level of responsibility.

Three notarized original reference forms are required. The references must have personal knowledge of the applicant’s ability, experience, and professional skill. At least one reference must be submitted by a licensed electrical contractor.

Applicants must also provide the required personal-history information and a certified background check. Additional certified court records and explanations may be required when an applicant reports criminal or disciplinary history.

Georgia electrical contractor licenses renew every two years. Licensees are also subject to the continuing education and reporting requirements established by the Board for each renewal period.

Reference Books

• NFPA 70: National Electrical Code, 2023 Edition
  Included with this package and used throughout the instructor-led NEC course. The 2023 NEC appears on the current Georgia Class I and Class II Electrical Contractor examination reference list.
• Master Electrician Study Guide
  Included advanced study material that organizes electrical trade knowledge into a focused preparation plan. It supports review of technical concepts, terminology, installations, and exam-style applications.
• Electrical Calculations Study Guide
  Included calculation-focused material for practicing formulas, selecting calculation methods, working with code tables, and completing multi-step electrical problems.

The current Georgia examination reference list contains additional approved publications covering electrical trade knowledge, business law, OSHA regulations, plan reading, taxes, and field reference information. Those additional books are not listed as included components of this package. Candidates are responsible for obtaining any additional references they plan to use during the examination.

Test Information and Study Materials

The instructor-led NEC course gives students a guided way to study a large and technical code book. Lessons connect definitions, general requirements, wiring and protection, wiring methods, equipment rules, motors, special conditions, and supporting tables.

The live and recorded format supports flexible preparation. Students can attend scheduled instruction, work through the NEC with the instructor, and return to recorded lessons when they need to repeat a code explanation or calculation demonstration.

The master electrician study guide helps candidates divide the Class II examination into manageable subjects. It supports broad review of electrical systems, equipment, controls, trade knowledge, and contractor-level responsibilities.

The calculations study guide provides focused preparation for mathematical work involving:

• Service and feeder load calculations
• Branch-circuit calculations
• Conductor ampacity
• Adjustment and correction factors
• Overcurrent protection
• Motor circuits and overload protection
• Transformer calculations
• Raceway and box fill
• Grounding and bonding conductor sizing
• Voltage drop
• Single-phase and three-phase electrical relationships

Electrical flash cards provide a practical way to reinforce formulas, terminology, definitions, and common trade concepts between longer study sessions. Repeated review can improve recall and help candidates decide more quickly where to look for supporting information.

Simulated practice exams help students apply knowledge under timed conditions. Candidates can practice using approved references, deciding when a calculation is required, comparing answer choices, and managing the long two-part examination format.

After completing a simulated exam, students should review every missed or uncertain question. An incorrect response may result from using the wrong article, overlooking an exception, selecting the wrong formula, misunderstanding a business rule, or reading the question too quickly.

A productive study plan combines NEC lessons, technical review, calculation practice, business and law preparation, flash-card drills, and full simulated exams. Candidates should also practice using only the references permitted for the Georgia examination so their study routine reflects test-day conditions.

How 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal

1 Exam Prep helps electrical professionals turn a broad Georgia contractor examination into an organized study process. The package combines instructor guidance, National Electrical Code instruction, trade-focused review, calculation practice, reference navigation, flash cards, and simulated examinations.

The instructor-led NEC course helps students understand how electrical requirements are organized and applied. Live and recorded lessons allow candidates to revisit difficult subjects, while the included 2023 NEC and tabs support faster, more consistent reference practice.

The master electrician study guide provides structured review across advanced electrical topics. The calculations study guide helps students develop a repeatable method for solving mathematical problems. Flash cards reinforce important concepts, and simulated exams help candidates practice pacing and decision-making.

1 Exam Prep also supports realistic preparation for Georgia’s open-book testing format. Students can practice identifying the subject, choosing the correct reference, locating the applicable rule, and confirming the answer without spending unnecessary time searching unrelated material.

This package does not guarantee a passing score, application approval, or license issuance. Successful preparation depends on the candidate’s qualifying experience, consistent study, reference familiarity, calculation skills, and test-day performance. The course and materials provide a practical foundation for approaching the Georgia Class II Electrical Contractor examination with stronger knowledge and greater confidence.

Does Georgia issue a Master Electrician license?

Georgia does not use Master Electrician as the formal title of its statewide credential. The state offers Class I Restricted and Class II Unrestricted Electrical Contractor licenses. Class II is the unrestricted classification.

What is included in this Georgia electrical exam prep package?

The package includes the 2023 National Electrical Code, NEC tabs, electrical flash cards, a master electrician study guide, an electrical calculations study guide, an online instructor-led NEC course, simulated practice exams, and live and recorded NEC overview videos.

Is the course based on the 2023 NEC?

Yes. The included instructor-led National Electrical Code course and NEC overview are based on the 2023 edition of NFPA 70.

Is the Georgia Class II Electrical Contractor exam open book?

Yes. Candidates may use approved publications listed in the current Georgia electrical contractor candidate handbook.

Can I bring the included 2023 NEC into the exam?

Yes. The 2023 National Electrical Code or NEC Handbook appears on the current approved reference list for the Class I and Class II examinations.

Can I use NEC tabs during the examination?

Permanent tabs are permitted. Removable notes, temporary tabs, handwritten inserts, and unauthorized materials are prohibited.

How long is the Georgia electrical contractor exam?

The examination is administered in two parts. Candidates receive four hours for Part I and four hours for Part II, for a total of eight hours.

How many scored questions are on the Class II exam?

The Class II examination contains 140 scored questions and 22 additional beta questions that do not count toward the final score.

What score is required to pass?

Georgia requires a minimum examination score of 70 for electrical contractor licensure.

Do I need Board approval before scheduling with PSI?

Yes. The Georgia Construction Industry Licensing Board must approve the application before the candidate may schedule an examination appointment.

How much experience is required?

Applicants must document at least four years of qualifying primary electrical experience gained while working under a licensed electrical contractor.

Does purchasing this package qualify me for a Georgia license?

No. Applicants must independently satisfy Georgia’s age, experience, application, reference, background, examination, and licensing requirements.