Prepare for the South Carolina Master Electrician Contractor or Residential Electrician exams with online training, approved references, practice exams, and complete study packages.
LLR approval · PSI testing · Approved references only
The commercial electrical contractor path is administered through the South Carolina Contractors Licensing Board. Qualifying applicants may use the NASCLA Accredited Electrical Contractors Exam.
Residential electrical licensing is administered through the South Carolina Residential Builders Commission and requires the applicable trade and Business Management and Law examinations.
Applicants must receive approval from the appropriate South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation board before scheduling the applicable examination.
Prepare for the commercial electrical contractor pathway using the NASCLA Accredited Electrical Contractors Exam.
Prepare for the South Carolina Residential Electrical Trade Exam and the required Residential Business Management and Law Exam.
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Residential electrical applicants must apply through the South Carolina Residential Builders Commission and receive approval before testing through PSI.
Commercial Master Electrician Contractor applicants apply through the South Carolina Contractors Licensing Board. The NASCLA Accredited Electrical Contractors Exam may be used for qualifying applicants.
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| License Type | Exam Name | Questions | Passing Score | Time Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Electrician | Residential Electrical Trade Exam | 60 | 73.3% — 44 correct | 180 minutes |
| Residential Business & Law | Residential Business Management & Law | 50 | 68% — 34 correct | 120 minutes |
| Master Electrician Contractor | NASCLA Accredited Electrical Contractors Exam | 100 | 75% | 270 minutes |
Exams are open book, but candidates may use only the references approved in the current PSI or NASCLA candidate bulletin.
| Subject Area | Examples |
|---|---|
| General Electrical Knowledge | Theory, calculations, and blueprint reading |
| Services, Feeders, and Branch Circuits | Service sizing, feeders, branch circuits, and motors |
| Grounding and Bonding | Grounding electrode systems and conductor sizing |
| Conductors and Raceways | Cable types, conduit fill, boxes, and fittings |
| Lighting and Equipment | Lighting installation, controls, GFCI, and AFCI devices |
| Special Occupancies and Safety | Pools, spas, garages, generators, OSHA, and NFPA 70E |
| License Path | General Scope | Testing Path |
|---|---|---|
| Master Electrician Contractor | Qualifying commercial and industrial electrical systems | NASCLA Accredited Electrical Contractors Exam for qualifying applicants |
| Residential Electrician | Qualifying electrical work on residential structures within applicable limits | Residential Electrical Trade Exam plus Residential Business Management and Law |
South Carolina participates in the NASCLA Accredited Electrical Contractors Exam program. NASCLA results may be accepted for commercial electrical licensure, subject to current LLR requirements.
This page covers the South Carolina Master Electrician Contractor license and the South Carolina Residential Electrician license.
Residential electrical licensing is handled by the South Carolina Residential Builders Commission. Commercial electrical contractor licensing is handled by the South Carolina Contractors Licensing Board.
Yes. Candidates may use only the approved reference materials listed in the applicable PSI or NASCLA candidate bulletin.
The NASCLA Accredited Electrical Contractors Exam may be accepted for the commercial Master Electrician Contractor pathway. Applicants should verify current requirements with LLR before applying.
Residential applicants must pass both the Residential Electrical Trade Exam and the Residential Business Management and Law Exam.
Yes. Applicants must generally apply through the appropriate LLR board and receive authorization before scheduling the applicable examination.
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