Browse Vermont Contractor Classifications
Exam prep for the Vermont Electrical Licensing Board & Plumber's Examining Board.
Getting your Vermont contractor license? Contractor Pathway offers an original, exam-focused study guide and four full-length practice exams for every Vermont classification that requires a state board exam — currently 4 courses across Electrical and Plumbing. Choose your classification below and study with 30-, 60-, or 90-day access at $99, $129, and $169.
Who licenses contractors in Vermont
These are the Vermont classifications we build exam prep for, each licensed by its responsible board:
| Trade area | Licensing authority | Exam basis |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical | Vermont Electricians’ Licensing Board | National Electrical Code (NEC) |
| Plumbing | Vermont Plumbers’ Examining Board | Adopted plumbing & fuel-gas codes |
Always confirm the current code edition, experience requirements, fees, and passing score with the board and testing vendor before you schedule. Contractor Pathway is an independent exam-prep provider and is not affiliated with any Vermont board or testing vendor.
How to get licensed in Vermont
- Meet the experience requirement. Each classification requires documented on-the-job hours (and, for senior licenses, time as a licensed journeyman). A registered apprenticeship is a common path.
- Apply to the board for your trade, submit fees and proof of experience, and get approved to test.
- Pass the exam. Vermont trade exams are typically open book against the adopted code, with a passing score commonly around 70%. Speed at finding and applying the right code section is what separates passers from re-testers.
- Hold and renew the license on its cycle, including any continuing-education and code-update hours.
Choose your Vermont classification
Each course includes a comprehensive 5,000-plus-word study guide — worked calculations, code-section breakdowns, common exam traps, a glossary, and a 30/60/90-day study plan — plus four full-length practice exams matched to the topic weightings of the Vermont test.
Vermont contractor licensing — FAQ
Does Vermont license general contractors?
Vermont licenses the skilled trades rather than general contractors. Electrical and plumbing are regulated by the Vermont Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire Safety.
What is the Vermont electrician exam?
The journeyman electrician exam is 90 questions with a four-hour limit; the master exam is 105 questions with a five-hour limit. The passing score is 70%.
What about plumbing in Vermont?
Through the Plumbers Examining Board, the journeyman exam is 75 multiple-choice questions (three hours) and the master exam is 105 questions (four hours), with a 70-75% passing score.
Which Vermont licenses do you build courses for?
The exam-based trades – electrical and plumbing. Confirm your specific license path with the Division of Fire Safety.
How long should I study for the Vermont exam?
Most candidates do well on a 30-, 60-, or 90-day plan depending on experience, which is why we offer access at all three terms ($99 / $129 / $169). Each guide includes a day-by-day study plan.