Washington Electrician Continuing Education Requirements
Washington electricians must complete 24 hours of board-approved continuing education every 3 years, as required by Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I), Electrical Program.
Requirements differ by license class — 48 hours for electrical trainee training certificate · 24 hours for 2 classes.
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Getting licensed for the first time? Washington requires 96 hours of pre-license education before you can apply.
See the requirementRequirements at a glance
What Washington requires of electricians
Set by Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I), Electrical Program
- CE hours required
- 24 hours
- per renewal 3 years
- Renewal cycle
- Every 3 years
- License classes
- 2 requirement levels
- Exam to renew
- Not required
Find your license class
Washington electricians renew by license class
Washington sets different hour requirements for different licenses. Pick the course built for yours.
- 1 license class
48 hours
of board-approved CE every 3 years
- electrical trainee training certificate
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- 2 license classes
24 hours
of board-approved CE every 3 years
- electrician, master electrician, electrical administrator
- Continuing education
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Required subject matter
Topics Washington electricians must cover
Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I), Electrical Program requires these subjects within your CE hours. Every course above is planned to include them.
National Electrical Code (NEC)min. 8 hours
electrical theory
RCW 19.28 and WAC 296-46Bmin. 4 hours
Changes in the currently adopted National Electrical Codemin. 8 hours
Industry related / electivemin. 12 hours
Code update (changes in the currently adopted NEC)min. 8 hours
Other approved / industry-related coursesmin. 12 hours
NEC code update (8 hrs)
Industry-related approved CE (12 hrs, no repeats)
How renewal works
From course to renewed license in Washington
- Step 1
Pick the course for your license class
Each course above is planned to the 24 hours and topics Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I), Electrical Program requires.
- Step 2
Complete it online, at your pace
Timed lessons and checkpoints record your seat time so the hours hold up to an audit.
- Step 3
Download your certificate instantly
Your certificate lists the approved hours and completion date the moment you pass.
- Step 4
Renew with the board
We report your completion to the board by roster within 7 days. Then renew every 3 years through the board.
Electricians courses
All electricians CE courses for Washington
Washington Electricians 48-Hour Continuing Education
Continuing education for Electricians in Washington, built to the hours and topics the state board requires.
Washington Electricians 24-Hour Continuing Education
Continuing education for Electricians in Washington, built to the hours and topics the state board requires.
Renewing soon? Read the step-by-step guide: How to renew your Washington electrician license.
Questions Washington electricians ask
Frequently asked questions
- 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.
- Can Washington electricians complete continuing education online?
- Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Washington requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.
Official Washington electricians licensing resources
- Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I), Electrical Program
The Washington board that licenses electricians and sets the CE rule.
- Renewal and application portal
Where licensees renew and where CE completions are checked.
- CE reporting system
Completions are reported via roster upload.
Requirements on this page come from Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I), Electrical Program’s published rules and were last verified on September 6, 2026. Always confirm your renewal date with the board.
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