Tennessee CE-A,H High Voltage Electrical Contractor (Prov) Exam Book Package

Prepare for the Tennessee CE-A,H High Voltage Electrical Contractor exam with a focused book package built around the electrical, safety, transmission, and substation subjects associated with this specialized contractor classification. The Tennessee CE-A,H High Voltage Electrical Contractor (Prov) Exam Book Package brings together nine technical references covering electrical fundamentals, National Electrical Code information, OSHA construction safety, substation work, transmission-line construction, equipment installation, structural work, and reconductoring.

The Tennessee CE-A,H classification is designed for high-voltage electrical contracting work. The Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors identifies CE-A as Electrical Transmission Lines and CE-H as Substations. The combined Prov CE-A,H High Voltage Electrical Contractor examination addresses high-voltage electrical systems associated with utility distribution, transmission infrastructure, substations, industrial power distribution systems, and related installations.

This package is especially useful for candidates who want their study materials organized around the major areas encountered in high-voltage electrical contracting. Instead of relying on a single general electrical reference, the package combines core electrical resources with specialized transmission and substation books that can support a deeper review of the trade.

High-voltage contractor exam preparation requires more than memorizing definitions. Candidates should be comfortable with electrical terminology, wiring methods, motors and controls, OSHA requirements, tools and transportation, structures, transformers and breakers, and transmission and substation systems. Building familiarity with technical reference books can also make study sessions more productive by helping you learn where important information is located.

What You Get

This Tennessee CE-A,H High Voltage Electrical Contractor exam book package includes nine references selected for electrical, OSHA, transmission-line, and substation study. The collection includes broad electrical references as well as trade-specific materials that address high-voltage construction and maintenance topics.

• The National Electrical Code Handbook, 2017
• Ugly's Electrical References
• American Electrician's Handbook, 17th Edition
• Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA)
• Power Line Worker Substation, Level 2 Introduction to Substations, 2012
• Power Line Worker Substation, Level 2 Transmission Equipment Installation and Maintenance, 2011
• PowerLine Worker Transmission Level 2 Mechanical Construction Methods and Materials, 2012
• PowerLine Worker Transmission Level 2 Transmission Structure Erection, 2011
• Power Line Worker Transmission, Level 3 Reconductoring Transmission Lines

The package gives candidates a structured library for reviewing both general electrical principles and the specialized work associated with transmission lines and substations. It can also serve as a long-term technical reference collection for professionals working around high-voltage electrical systems.

Exam Details

The Tennessee CE-A,H High Voltage Electrical Contractor examination is currently administered by Prov for the Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors. The examination contains 70 questions, and candidates are given 2 hours to complete the test.

The current Prov examination outline divides the 70 questions among eight subject areas. General Electrical Knowledge accounts for 11 questions. Wiring Methods and Materials contains 5 questions. Motors and Controls contains 5 questions. OSHA Safety includes 10 questions. Tools and Transportation includes 10 questions. Structures contains 6 questions. Transformers, Breakers, and Vaults contains 7 questions. Distribution, Transmission, and Substations is the largest area with 16 questions.

This subject distribution gives candidates a practical way to organize their Tennessee CE-A,H exam preparation. Distribution, transmission, and substation subjects deserve substantial attention, but the exam also places significant emphasis on general electrical knowledge, OSHA safety, and tools and transportation. A balanced study plan should address every category rather than concentrating on only one portion of the exam.

The examination is delivered in computerized format. Prov's current description states that the CE-A,H classification covers the installation, alteration, repair, maintenance, and testing of electrical systems operating at high-voltage levels. The work can include overhead and underground high-voltage conductors, substations, transformers, switchgear, protective relaying systems, utility service installations, power distribution equipment, grounding systems, and associated controls.

Open Book Test

The Tennessee CE-A,H High Voltage Electrical Contractor examination is an open-book test. Tennessee contractor examinations administered by Prov are currently delivered in open-book format, allowing candidates to use authorized reference materials during testing.

Prov identifies specific references for each examination. For the current CE-A,H exam, its primary reference list includes The National Electrical Code Handbook, 2017; Ugly's Electrical References, 2020; OSHA 29 CFR 1926; and American Electrician's Handbook, 17th Edition. Prov also currently permits certain alternate reference materials from the previous testing program through January 1, 2027.

Prov permits candidates to prepare authorized references by highlighting text and attaching permanent tabs to important pages. Handwritten notes are not permitted in reference books. Moveable tabs and Post-it notes are not permitted, photocopied material cannot be added to a reference book, and photocopied versions of reference books are not allowed. Test-preparation study guides and practice examinations are also not considered authorized exam-room references.

An open-book format does not remove the need to study. With 70 questions and a two-hour testing period, candidates benefit from knowing which reference to consult and how to locate information efficiently. Study time should include repeated practice using indexes, tables of contents, chapter headings, code sections, tables, and permanent tabs where permitted.

Licensing Steps

Complete the required examinations. Tennessee contractor applicants must pass the Tennessee Business and Law examination. A trade examination is also required for classifications identified by the Board as requiring trade testing. Both CE-A Electrical Transmission Lines and CE-H Substations are classifications requiring a trade exam. The CE-A,H High Voltage Electrical Contractor exam is available through Prov.

Identify the qualifying agent. Tennessee uses a qualifying agent for contractor examinations. The qualifying agent is the individual who takes the required examination for the business seeking the contractor license. Tennessee does not require the same person to take both the Business and Law examination and the applicable trade examination.

Meet the financial qualification requirements. Tennessee contractor licenses are issued with a monetary limit. Applicants must satisfy the Board's current financial qualification rules. Tennessee also offers a Contractors' Surety Bond option, effective July 1, 2026, as an alternative to submitting a CPA-reviewed or CPA-audited financial statement when the applicable requirements are met.

Prepare insurance and supporting documentation. Contractor applicants are required to provide general liability insurance based on the monetary limit requested. Workers' compensation insurance is also required unless an applicable exemption is documented. The application process also requires the appropriate contractor affidavit and supporting business documentation.

Register the business entity when applicable. Corporations, limited liability companies, limited partnerships, out-of-state entities, and businesses operating under an assumed business name must provide the applicable registration documents required by Tennessee.

Submit the contractor license application. Applicants complete the Initial New Contractor Application through Tennessee's licensing system and provide the required examination, financial, insurance, entity, and supporting information. Passing the CE-A,H exam is an important licensing step, but an examination result by itself does not issue a Tennessee contractor license.

State Requirements

The Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors regulates contractor licensing in the state. Tennessee generally requires a contractor license before contracting, bidding, offering to engage, or negotiating a price as a prime contractor on projects valued at $25,000 or more. Certain subcontractors are also subject to licensing requirements, including electrical subcontractors performing work that reaches the applicable licensing threshold.

The Tennessee contractor classification system separates electrical contracting into multiple categories. The full CE classification covers electrical contracting work broadly, while individual subcategories address particular areas of electrical work. CE-A is identified as Electrical Transmission Lines, and CE-H is identified as Substations. Both classifications require trade examination qualification under the Board's current classification outline.

New contractor license applicants are also required to pass Tennessee's Business and Law exam in addition to an applicable trade exam. The licensing process evaluates more than an examination score, so candidates should plan for both test preparation and the administrative requirements of the contractor application.

Reference Books

The books in this package cover a combination of core electrical information, federal construction safety regulations, substation fundamentals, transmission equipment, mechanical construction practices, structure erection, and transmission-line reconductoring.

• The National Electrical Code Handbook, 2017
  A comprehensive electrical code reference combining the 2017 NEC requirements with explanatory material that helps users understand and navigate electrical provisions. This title appears on Prov's current CE-A,H examination reference list.
• Ugly's Electrical References
  A compact electrical reference designed for quick access to commonly used formulas, electrical calculations, tables, conversions, wiring information, and practical field data. Ugly's Electrical References appears on Prov's current CE-A,H reference list.
• American Electrician's Handbook, 17th Edition
  A broad professional reference covering electrical theory, equipment, calculations, installation practices, motors, transformers, power systems, and other practical electrical topics. The 17th Edition appears on Prov's current CE-A,H examination reference list.
• Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA)
  The federal construction-safety regulations used to review requirements affecting construction workplaces, worker protection, equipment, electrical safety, fall protection, and related hazards. OSHA 29 CFR 1926 appears on the current Prov CE-A,H reference list.
• Power Line Worker Substation, Level 2 Introduction to Substations, 2012
  A specialized trade reference focused on fundamental substation concepts, terminology, components, systems, and the role of substations within electrical transmission and distribution networks.
• Power Line Worker Substation, Level 2 Transmission Equipment Installation and Maintenance, 2011
  A substation and transmission-focused resource covering trade knowledge associated with the installation and maintenance of equipment used in high-voltage electrical systems.
• PowerLine Worker Transmission Level 2 Mechanical Construction Methods and Materials, 2012
  A transmission-line reference addressing mechanical construction methods, materials, and work practices associated with power-line construction.
• PowerLine Worker Transmission Level 2 Transmission Structure Erection, 2011
  A focused reference covering trade concepts related to erecting structures that support high-voltage transmission systems.
• Power Line Worker Transmission, Level 3 Reconductoring Transmission Lines
  A specialized transmission reference centered on concepts and methods associated with replacing or upgrading conductors on existing transmission systems.

The current Prov exam bulletin specifically identifies the first four core references above for the CE-A,H examination. The additional specialized power-line-worker books in this package provide supplemental study material for transmission and substation subjects but should not be treated as approved exam-room references unless they appear on the applicable authorized reference list in effect on your test date.

Test Information and Study Materials

A strong Tennessee CE-A,H study strategy starts with the official exam content areas. Distribution, Transmission, and Substations is the largest section of the current examination, with 16 questions. Candidates should spend meaningful review time on high-voltage system components, transmission systems, substation equipment, electrical distribution concepts, transformers, breakers, vaults, structures, and related systems.

General Electrical Knowledge accounts for 11 questions, making electrical fundamentals another major component of the exam. Candidates should build comfort with the terminology and calculations encountered in electrical contracting while also becoming familiar with quick-reference resources such as Ugly's Electrical References and the American Electrician's Handbook.

OSHA Safety and Tools and Transportation each contain 10 questions. Safety should therefore be treated as a primary exam topic rather than an afterthought. Reviewing the organization of 29 CFR Part 1926 can help candidates locate construction-safety provisions efficiently while strengthening their understanding of workplace requirements relevant to electrical and high-voltage construction.

Reference navigation should be part of every open-book study session. Practice identifying the correct book before searching for an answer. Then use the index, table of contents, chapter titles, code organization, and approved permanent tabs to locate information. The goal is to become familiar enough with each major reference that you do not waste valuable exam time deciding where to begin.

Timed review can also help. Two hours for 70 questions provides an average of approximately 1 minute and 43 seconds per question. Some questions may be answered quickly while others require calculations or reference research. Practicing under time limits can help candidates develop a better sense of when to answer from knowledge and when to use a reference.

How 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal

1 Exam Prep supports Tennessee electrical contractor candidates with organized, trade-focused preparation designed to make a demanding exam easier to approach. The CE-A,H High Voltage Electrical Contractor exam covers a wide range of material, from electrical fundamentals and safety to transmission systems, structures, transformers, breakers, and substations. A clear study structure can help turn that broad outline into manageable areas of review.

Our approach emphasizes organized study guidance, practice-oriented preparation, reference navigation, and focused review of the subjects that appear on the contractor examination. For open-book testing, knowing how to work with technical references matters. Candidates benefit from learning where important material is located, how books are organized, and which reference is most useful for a particular type of question.

1 Exam Prep also encourages candidates to build confidence through repetition. Reviewing electrical terminology, locating code information, practicing calculations, working with OSHA material, and repeatedly navigating transmission and substation references can help develop a more efficient study routine. The objective is to arrive at the exam prepared to manage both the technical content and the time available.

FAQ Section

How many questions are on the Tennessee CE-A,H High Voltage Electrical Contractor exam?

The current Prov CE-A,H High Voltage Electrical Contractor examination contains 70 questions.

How much time is allowed for the Tennessee CE-A,H exam?

Candidates currently receive 2 hours to complete the 70-question examination.

Is the Tennessee CE-A,H exam open book?

Yes. Tennessee contractor examinations administered by Prov are currently open book. Candidates may use authorized references that comply with Prov's test-day reference rules.

What topics are covered on the CE-A,H exam?

The current examination covers General Electrical Knowledge, Wiring Methods and Materials, Motors and Controls, OSHA Safety, Tools and Transportation, Structures, Transformers, Breakers and Vaults, and Distribution, Transmission and Substations.

Who administers the Tennessee CE-A,H High Voltage Electrical Contractor exam?

Prov administers the Tennessee CE-A,H High Voltage Electrical Contractor examination for the Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors.

Can I highlight and tab my approved exam books?

Prov currently permits highlighting and permanent tabs in authorized references. Handwritten notes, moveable tabs, Post-it notes, photocopied additions, and photocopied reference books are not permitted.

Are all nine books in this package approved for use in the exam room?

No. Prov's current primary CE-A,H reference list specifically identifies The National Electrical Code Handbook, 2017; Ugly's Electrical References, 2020; OSHA 29 CFR 1926; and American Electrician's Handbook, 17th Edition. The specialized power-line-worker books in this package are additional study references and should not be assumed to be authorized exam-room books.

What Tennessee electrical classifications are represented by CE-A,H?

The Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors identifies CE-A as Electrical Transmission Lines and CE-H as Substations. The Prov CE-A,H examination combines high-voltage subject matter related to these areas.

Do I also need the Tennessee Business and Law exam?

New Tennessee contractor license applicants are required to pass the Tennessee Business and Law examination in addition to an applicable trade examination required for the classification being requested.

Does passing the CE-A,H exam automatically give me a Tennessee contractor license?

No. Passing the trade examination completes only part of the licensing process. The Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors also requires applicants to satisfy the applicable application, financial, insurance, business-entity, and supporting-document requirements before a contractor license is issued.

Why are transmission and substation books useful for CE-A,H preparation?

Distribution, Transmission, and Substations is the largest subject category on the current CE-A,H examination. Specialized transmission and substation references can support a more detailed review of the equipment, structures, construction methods, and high-voltage systems associated with this work.