Register for the combined NFPA 70®, National Electrical Code®, and NFPA 70E®, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace®, training
In New Mexico, the electrical license requires 16 hours of continuing education. By choosing the new, comprehensive online series from NFPA®, you get the full 16-hour continuing education requirement plus additional training or you may select the online series that suits your needs.
NFPA® Electrical Continuing Education Online Training provides a comprehensive solution for meeting local requirements for continuing education in electrical safety and life-saving work practices. Created by the organization that helps develop NFPA 70 and NFPA 70E, this new online program is approved by the state of New Mexico Construction Industries Division to satisfy all 16 hours needed to complete or renew your electrical license.
Interactive NFPA Electrical Online Continuing Education allows you to work remotely at your own pace and location, providing quality instruction based on the most current codes and standards.
Earn 29 hours of training or 2.9 continuing education units (CEUs) by completing the following online training:
- NFPA 70: Changes to the NEC® 2017 Edition (16 hours/1.6 CEUs)
- NFPA 70, National Electrical Code (NEC) (2017) (6 hours/.6 CEUs)
- NFPA 70E, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace (2018) (7 hours/.7 CEUs)
* Click on the tabs below to read complete course details. The state of New Mexico requires special handling of your certificate. Please contact afontes@nfpa.org after completing your training.
Our all-in-one training series is the straightforward, cost-effective way to ensure you're up to date with changes to the NEC and NFPA 70E, while also earning the valuable CEUs you require.
Choose the course that's customized to your needs by registering for New Mexico Electrical Continuing Education Online Training today.
Upon completion of this training you should be able to:
- Explain the organization and use of the NEC
- Describe general requirements, conductor sizing, overcurrent protection, and grounding and bonding for systems and equipment
- Explain safety-related work practices and procedures intended to keep workers safe
- Identify required elements of a risk assessment and explain the difference between electrical hazards and risk
- And more . . .
Who Will Benefit:
Anyone involved in electrical safety in New Mexico will benefit, including: electricians, electrical system designers, electrical engineers, electrical contractors, electrical inspectors, safety engineers, safety managers, installation and maintenance professionals, HVAC installers, manufacturers, facility maintenance personnel, mechanical engineers, plant managers, risk managers, and project managers.
Continuing Education Credit:
Complete this 16-hour course series and qualify for 1.6 CEUs. Completion of each 1-hour course qualifies you for 0.1 CEU. Upon successful completion of a course or the course series, participants will be prompted to download the CEU certificate directly from the course site. Please verify applicability with your professional board or organization before registering.
The individual course series offer the following: NFPA 70, National Electrical Code (NEC) (2017) (6 hours/.6 CEUs), NFPA 70: Changes to the NEC 2017 Edition (16 hours/1.6 CEUs) and NFPA 70E, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace (2018) (7 hours/.7 CEUs).
Agency:
The New Mexico Construction Industries Division (CID) continuing education requirements for renewals of journeyman electrician and journeyman lineman certificates of competence includes at least 16 hours of continuing education in every 3-year period between respective electrical code updates. Of these 16 hours, 8 hours are code change instructions and 8 hours are other industry-related instruction. For more information, visit the New Mexico Construction Industries Division.
Group Training:
For more information or to receive a price quote for NFPA group training, please call 877-336-3280 or e-mail: grouptraining@nfpa.org.