NH Journeyman Electrician study plan

Map the NEC article structure by writing a one-page index of the Articles that govern wiring methods, branch circuits, feeders, and overcurrent protection

Practice locating 15 code references using only the table of contents and index, timing each lookup and recording the seconds per lookup

Define the difference between mandatory rules (shall) and permissive rules (permitted) and list five examples of each from Chapters 1 through 4

Build a personal tab set for the codebook limited to Articles you actually used this week, and label each tab with the Article number

Calculate branch-circuit, feeder, and service loads for a single-family dwelling using Article 220 demand factors

Size service conductors and the service disconnecting means for a 200-ampere dwelling service and justify each step with a code citation

Apply the small-appliance, laundry, and general lighting load rules and show where the demand factors change the result

Solve 10 load-calculation practice problems and annotate each with the Article and Table used

Size equipment grounding conductors and grounding electrode conductors for services and feeders using Article 250 tables

Determine bonding requirements for metal water piping, structural steel, and gas piping and identify where bonding jumpers are required

Select overcurrent protection ratings for motors and air-conditioning equipment using Articles 430 and 440

Explain the difference between grounding and bonding in writing and give one field example of each

Identify the significant code changes in the current edition by reading the change summaries for Chapters 1 through 4

Compare at least eight changed rules against the prior edition wording and note what a field electrician must do differently

Apply the GFCI and AFCI expansion rules to dwelling and commercial occupancies and list the rooms and equipment affected

Complete a 40-question timed practice set on general code requirements and review every missed item to its source Article

Outline the structure of RSA 319-C by summarizing the licensing, renewal, and disciplinary sections in your own words

Identify the electrician license categories and the scope of work each category authorizes

Describe the continuing education and renewal cycle requirements and the consequences of lapse

List the administrative rule provisions that govern supervision of apprentices and unlicensed helpers

Explain the permitting and inspection sequence for a residential service change and identify who may request an inspection

Summarize the rules for advertising, contracting, and holding out as a licensed electrician

Apply code requirements for temporary power and jobsite wiring to a remodel scenario

Solve 15 scenario questions on licensing and administrative rules and cite the governing provision for each answer

Work 60 mixed practice questions split evenly between code and administrative rules under a two-minute-per-question limit

Reduce lookup time for your 20 most-missed references by retabbing and writing a one-line retrieval cue for each

Review wiring methods, box fill, and conductor ampacity tables and correct any calculation errors from earlier weeks

Identify the five question types you miss most often and write a short corrective strategy for each

Complete two full-length timed practice exams under exam conditions and score each against the passing target

Re-drill every missed item from weeks 1 through 7 until each is answered correctly twice in a row

Finalize your codebook tabs and confirm each tab is reachable in under 15 seconds

Write a one-page exam-day plan covering timing per question, when to skip, and how to mark items for review