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Washington Electricians 48-Hour Continuing Education

Continuing education for Electricians in Washington, built to the hours and topics the state board requires.

CE hours
48 hours
Renewal
48h · every 3 years
Industry
Electricians
License class
electrical trainee training certificate

Course description

Continuing education for Electricians in Washington, built to the hours and topics the state board requires.

What’s included

  • 48 CE credit hours
  • Lifetime access to course materials
  • Works on desktop, tablet and mobile
  • Certificate of completion (instant)
  • Board-ready completion records

What Washington requires from electricians

CE hours required

24 hours

Renewal cycle

Every 3 years

License classes

2 requirement levels

Exam to renew

Not required

Topics Washington requires across the full 48-hour electricians CE requirement

The board sets these for the whole renewal cycle, not for any single course. See the full Washington requirement

  • National Electrical Code (NEC) — min 8 hr
  • electrical theory
  • RCW 19.28 and WAC 296-46B — min 4 hr
  • Changes in the currently adopted National Electrical Code — min 8 hr
  • Industry related / elective — min 12 hr
  • Code update (changes in the currently adopted NEC) — min 8 hr
  • Other approved / industry-related courses — min 12 hr
  • NEC code update (8 hrs)
  • Industry-related approved CE (12 hrs, no repeats)

From this course to a renewed license

  1. 1

    Complete it online

    Timed lessons and checkpoints record your seat time, at your own pace.

  2. 2

    Pass the checks

    Short knowledge checks confirm the material stuck — retake freely.

  3. 3

    Download your certificate

    Issued the moment you finish, listing your completed hours.

  4. 4

    Renew with the board

    Your credit counts toward renewal with Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I), Electrical Program.

Questions Washington electricians ask

How many continuing education hours do Washington electricians need?

Washington electricians must complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education every 3 years, as set by Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I), Electrical Program.

Which license types have different CE requirements in Washington?

Requirements differ by license class in Washington: 48 hours for electrical trainee training certificate; 24 hours for electrician, master electrician, electrical administrator, Continuing education.

What topics are required for Washington electricians continuing education?

Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I), Electrical Program requires coverage of: National Electrical Code (NEC) (8 hours); electrical theory; RCW 19.28 and WAC 296-46B (4 hours); Changes in the currently adopted National Electrical Code (8 hours); Industry related / elective (12 hours); Code update (changes in the currently adopted NEC) (8 hours); Other approved / industry-related courses (12 hours); NEC code update (8 hrs); Industry-related approved CE (12 hrs, no repeats).

How are completed CE hours reported to Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I), Electrical Program?

Completed hours are reported by the provider via roster upload to the board within 7 days of completion. You also receive a certificate of completion for your records.

Full Washington electricians requirements guide

Other Washington electricians courses

Continuing education credit

This Electricians course is built to the continuing education requirements your board sets for license renewal. On completion you receive a certificate instantly, and your completion record is kept in the format your board expects.

Who this course is for: Electrical trainees renewing their training certificate

Covers this license class

  • electrical trainee training certificate

Washington requires 48 hours every 3 years for these classes, set by Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I), Electrical Program. See every Washington electricians requirement →

Source: board rule · Verified Sep 6, 2026

Written for 1 state · board approval in progress

  • WA
  • Board approval in progress
  • Built for renewal credit
  • Reporting-ready records