The 1 Package: All-Inclusive Georgia Electrical Class I or II Contractor Exam, Licensing & Business Setup Solution

Prepare for the Georgia Electrical Class I or Class II Contractor licensing process with an all-inclusive package that combines seven professionally highlighted and tabbed rental books, live and self-study trade instruction, a business course, Application Service, business formation, EIN filing, and contractor compliance guidance. This package is designed for candidates who want one organized solution for exam preparation, licensing support, and the essential steps involved in setting up an electrical contracting business.

The Georgia Electrical Contractor examination is open book. Successful preparation requires both a strong understanding of electrical principles and the ability to navigate technical references efficiently. The included books support review of the National Electrical Code, electrical calculations, electrical theory, print reading, safety, business law, project management, employer tax responsibilities, and practical field information.

Every rental book is professionally highlighted and tabbed to support focused preparation. Highlighting directs attention to important code provisions, formulas, definitions, tables, electrical concepts, safety rules, business topics, and contractor responsibilities. Permanent tabs divide each reference into organized sections so candidates can practice locating information under timed conditions.

The package includes live trade classes and self-study trade preparation. Live instruction provides guided review of major electrical topics, code-navigation strategies, calculations, and examination techniques. The self-study course allows candidates to revisit lessons, strengthen difficult subjects, and continue preparing throughout the access period.

A business course is also included. This portion of the package supports preparation in contractor business law, project management, contracts, estimating, employment responsibilities, payroll taxes, financial administration, and professional business practices. The trade and business courses work together to support both examination preparation and long-term contractor operations.

Application Service is included to help candidates organize and complete the applicable Georgia electrical contractor licensing process. The package also includes LLC or corporation formation, EIN filing with the IRS, and contractor compliance guidance. These services provide an organized path from exam preparation to establishing the legal and operational foundation of an electrical contracting business.

The package price is $1,595, plus a refundable $400 rental-book deposit, for a total initial payment of $1,995. The $400 deposit is refundable when the complete seven-book rental set is returned within one year in similar condition.

Exam Details

The Georgia Electrical Contractor licensing process includes Class I and Class II classifications. Candidates should select the classification that matches the scope of electrical contracting work they intend to perform and the licensing path they are pursuing.

Preparation should include the National Electrical Code, electrical theory, electrical calculations, wiring methods, conductors, raceways, grounding and bonding, overcurrent protection, motors, transformers, services, feeders, branch circuits, equipment, special occupancies, electrical safety, print reading, business law, and contractor management.

The 2023 National Electrical Code is a central study reference for code-based preparation. Candidates should become familiar with the code’s organization, article structure, definitions, tables, chapters, annexes, and indexing system. Efficient code navigation can help reduce time spent searching during an open-book examination.

Electrical calculations should include conductor sizing, ampacity, voltage drop, box fill, raceway fill, service calculations, feeder calculations, load calculations, motors, transformers, grounding, and other practical trade mathematics. Candidates should practice identifying the correct formula, locating the required code information, and applying the calculation accurately.

Print-reading preparation should include symbols, diagrams, plans, schedules, circuits, panel information, specifications, dimensions, and the relationship between drawings and electrical code requirements. The included print-reading reference supports review of how electrical information is communicated on construction documents.

Safety preparation should address personal protective equipment, electrical hazards, ladders, scaffolds, excavation, tools, material handling, fall protection, temporary power, grounding, lockout concepts, and general jobsite responsibilities. The included OSHA construction reference supports review of federal safety topics that affect electrical contractors and their employees.

Business preparation should include contracts, estimating, project management, financial administration, employment responsibilities, payroll taxes, insurance, scheduling, documentation, risk management, and professional operations. These subjects support both examination preparation and the practical responsibilities of operating an electrical contracting business.

Open Book Test

The Georgia Electrical Class I or Class II Contractor examination is an open-book test. Candidates should prepare by learning the technical material and developing a fast, repeatable method for locating information in approved references during the examination.

Open-book testing does not eliminate the need for subject knowledge. The available testing time does not allow candidates to research every question from the beginning. A stronger approach is to understand the major electrical concepts before test day and use the books to confirm exact code provisions, tables, formulas, definitions, and technical requirements.

The professionally highlighted and tabbed rental books support this preparation. Highlighting calls attention to important sections, while permanent tabs create organized access points for major subjects. Candidates should practice using the books repeatedly so the location of commonly referenced material becomes familiar.

National Electrical Code navigation should include regular practice with the index, table of contents, article numbers, definitions, chapter structure, and technical tables. Candidates should be able to identify the subject of a question, determine the applicable code article, and confirm the answer without searching unrelated sections.

Calculation practice should combine technical understanding with reference use. Candidates should know which code table, article, or formula applies to the problem and how to interpret the information once it is located.

Business and law preparation should also include reference-navigation practice. Candidates may need to locate information involving contracts, employment, project management, financial administration, taxation, or contractor responsibilities.

All examination materials must comply with the testing provider’s current rules. Candidates should bring only references permitted for their scheduled examination and ensure that books, highlighting, tabs, notes, and other materials meet the applicable testing-center requirements.

Licensing Steps

1. Select Electrical Class I or Class II. Confirm that the selected classification matches the electrical contracting scope and license being pursued.
2. Review the applicable qualifications. Organize the experience, employment, identification, business, and background information needed for the licensing process.
3. Use the included Application Service. Receive support with organizing and completing the applicable Georgia electrical contractor application materials.
4. Begin trade preparation. Use the live and self-study courses to review the National Electrical Code, electrical theory, calculations, wiring methods, grounding, motors, transformers, print reading, and safety.
5. Complete business-course preparation. Review contracts, estimating, project management, financial administration, employment responsibilities, taxation, and contractor operations.
6. Study the highlighted and tabbed books. Work through all seven rental references during the one-year course-access period.
7. Practice open-book navigation. Complete timed exercises that require locating code sections, definitions, tables, formulas, and business provisions.
8. Follow the examination registration process. Complete the applicable scheduling steps after receiving eligibility or authorization.
9. Take the required examination. Bring the required identification and permitted reference materials in accordance with testing-center rules.
10. Complete remaining licensing requirements. Passing an examination does not independently guarantee license issuance. The applicable licensing authority must approve the complete application.
11. Establish the business entity. Use the included LLC or corporation formation support to organize the electrical contracting business legally.
12. Obtain the EIN. Use the included EIN filing service to establish the business’s federal tax identification number.
13. Review compliance responsibilities. Use the included contractor compliance guidance to understand important operational, licensing, tax, employment, and recordkeeping responsibilities.
14. Return the rental books. Return the complete seven-book rental set within one year in similar condition to qualify for the refundable $400 deposit.

State Requirements

Georgia Electrical Class I and Class II licenses represent different electrical contracting classifications. Candidates should pursue the classification that matches the type and scope of work they intend to perform.

The examination evaluates the candidate’s trade and business knowledge. The licensing application documents the qualifications required by the applicable Georgia authority. Passing the examination is an important part of the process, but the license is issued only after the full application is reviewed and approved.

Applicants should maintain accurate records relating to identity, employment, experience, examination results, business ownership, and licensing documents. Complete and consistent information supports a more organized licensing submission.

Electrical contractors may also need to address local business licenses, permits, inspections, insurance, tax registrations, employment requirements, project documentation, contracts, and other obligations that apply to their work and business structure.

Business formation establishes the legal entity through which the customer may operate. EIN filing provides the federal tax identification number commonly used for banking, taxes, payroll, and other business activities.

Contractor compliance guidance helps the business understand important operational responsibilities, including maintaining licensing information, separating business and personal finances, keeping accurate records, managing employment obligations, documenting projects, and operating professionally.

Reference Books

• Included Book: American Electricians' Handbook, 17th Edition
  This rental reference supports preparation involving electrical theory, calculations, equipment, motors, transformers, wiring methods, conductors, grounding, testing, troubleshooting, and practical field information.
• Included Book: Contractors Guide to Business, Law, and Project Management – Georgia, 5th Edition
  This rental reference covers contractor business practices, contracts, estimating, project management, financial administration, employment topics, licensing responsibilities, risk management, and professional operations in Georgia.
• Included Book: Employer's Tax Guide, Circular E, 2025
  This rental reference supports preparation involving employer tax responsibilities, federal withholding, payroll deposits, reporting, employee tax administration, and related business obligations.
• Included Book: Code of Federal Regulations – Title 29, Part 1926 (OSHA)
  This rental reference covers construction safety topics involving electrical hazards, personal protective equipment, ladders, scaffolds, excavation, fall protection, tools, material handling, and general jobsite requirements.
• Included Book: 2023 National Electrical Code
  This rental reference supports preparation involving electrical installations, conductors, wiring methods, services, feeders, branch circuits, grounding and bonding, overcurrent protection, motors, transformers, equipment, and special occupancies.
• Included Book: Printreading Based on the 2020 NEC
  This rental reference supports review of electrical plans, symbols, diagrams, schedules, specifications, circuits, construction drawings, and the interpretation of electrical information.
• Included Book: Ugly’s Electrical References, 2020 Edition
  This rental reference provides practical electrical formulas, tables, calculations, conversions, wiring information, motor data, conduit information, and frequently used field references.

All seven books remain rental property. The complete rental set must be returned within one year in similar condition for the $400 deposit to be refundable.

Test Information and Study Materials

The package includes live and self-study trade preparation along with a business course. Candidates can use live instruction for guided review and self-study access for continued practice and reinforcement.

Begin with the National Electrical Code. Review definitions, conductors, wiring methods, services, feeders, branch circuits, grounding and bonding, overcurrent protection, motors, transformers, equipment, special occupancies, and commonly used tables.

Continue with electrical theory and calculations. Practice Ohm’s law, power calculations, conductor sizing, voltage drop, box fill, raceway fill, load calculations, motor calculations, transformer calculations, and grounding-related problems.

Print-reading study should include symbols, plans, schedules, one-line diagrams, panel information, dimensions, specifications, and circuit layouts. Candidates should practice connecting drawing information with code requirements and installation decisions.

Safety preparation should include electrical exposure, temporary power, personal protective equipment, ladders, scaffolds, fall protection, tools, excavation, material handling, and general jobsite responsibilities.

Business preparation should cover contracts, estimating, project management, financial records, employment responsibilities, payroll taxes, insurance, scheduling, documentation, and professional contractor practices.

Timed open-book practice is essential. Candidates should read the question, identify the subject, select the correct reference, locate the applicable tab or index entry, and confirm the answer from the relevant code section, table, formula, or business provision.

Business Formation, EIN Filing, and Compliance Support

Business Formation (LLC or Corporation): This package includes support establishing the customer’s business entity so it is legally structured and ready to operate as an electrical contractor in Georgia. The entity provides an organizational foundation for contracts, banking, taxes, ownership records, and professional business operations.

EIN Filing with the IRS: Assistance obtaining an Employer Identification Number is included. An EIN can help the business open business bank accounts, manage taxes properly, hire employees, complete payroll responsibilities, and operate the electrical contracting business professionally.

Contractor Compliance Guidance: The package includes assistance understanding important compliance responsibilities connected with operating a Georgia electrical contracting business. Guidance supports organized recordkeeping, separation of business and personal finances, maintenance of licensing information, tax administration, employment responsibilities, contracts, and professional operations.

These services support business setup and organization. They do not replace the electrical contractor license, local registrations, permits, inspections, insurance, tax advice, legal advice, or other requirements that may apply to a particular customer or project.

How 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal

1 Exam Prep supports candidates through organized study guidance, live trade instruction, self-study review, business-course preparation, reference navigation, licensing support, and business setup services. This 1 Package combines exam preparation, Application Service, business formation, EIN filing, and contractor compliance guidance.

The professionally highlighted and tabbed rental books reduce the work involved in developing a study and navigation system. Highlighting directs attention to important code provisions, formulas, electrical concepts, safety rules, print-reading topics, business requirements, and employer responsibilities.

Live classes provide guided instruction and structured review. The self-study course allows candidates to revisit lessons, strengthen difficult topics, and continue preparing throughout the one-year access period.

The business course expands preparation beyond the technical examination subjects. It helps candidates review contracts, estimating, project management, financial administration, employer obligations, taxation, and professional operations.

Application Service supports the organization of the licensing process. Business formation and EIN filing help establish the operating entity, while contractor compliance guidance supports a more organized approach to ongoing business responsibilities.

No course, book package, application service, or business setup service guarantees a passing examination score, license approval, earnings, business success, or project eligibility. Results depend on the candidate’s qualifications, preparation, experience, application completeness, reference familiarity, and examination performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in The 1 Package?

The package includes seven highlighted and tabbed rental books, live and self-study trade classes, a business course, 1 year of course access, Application Service, LLC or corporation formation, EIN filing, and contractor compliance guidance.

Is the Georgia Electrical Class I or II examination open book?

Yes. The Georgia Electrical Class I or Class II Contractor examination is open book.

How many rental books are included?

The complete rental set includes seven professionally highlighted and tabbed books.

What is the total initial payment?

The package price is $1,595, plus a refundable $400 rental-book deposit, for a total initial payment of $1,995.

How is the $400 deposit refunded?

The $400 deposit is refundable when the complete seven-book rental set is returned within one year in similar condition.

How long is the course available?

The package includes 1 year of course access.

Are live classes included?

Yes. The package includes live trade classes and self-study preparation.

Is a business course included?

Yes. Contractor business, law, and project-management preparation is included.

Is Application Service included?

Yes. Application Service is included with The 1 Package.

Does the package include business formation?

Yes. The package includes LLC or corporation formation support.

Is EIN filing included?

Yes. Assistance filing for an Employer Identification Number with the IRS is included.

Is contractor compliance guidance included?

Yes. The package includes guidance to help the customer understand important electrical contractor and business compliance responsibilities.

Does this package guarantee a passing score or license approval?

No. The package provides study resources, instruction, application support, and business setup services, but examination and licensing outcomes depend on the candidate’s qualifications, preparation, application, reference familiarity, and performance.