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Washington Electrical Continuing Education Online Training

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  • Description

    Register for the NFPA 70®, National Electrical Code®, and NFPA 70E®, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace®, combined training course.

    In Washington, the electrical license requires 24 hours of continuing education. By choosing the new, comprehensive online series from NFPA®, you get the full 24 hour continuing education requirement or you may select the online series that suits your needs.

    This is the easy and affordable way to stay up to date in your field and renew your electrical license in Washington. Washington Electrical Continuing Education Online Training includes 24 required courses plus additional training in a self-guided, interactive format that allows you to work at your own pace and location.

    NFPA Electrical Online Continuing Education is approved by the Washington State Electrical Board and is the authoritative source for the latest editions of certified 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)

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    Developed by NFPA, this all-in-one series delivers the quality instruction you've come to expect from the organization that develops the codes and standards.

    Get current with NEC compliance and NFPA 70E standards for electrical safety and life-saving work practices while satisfying your state electrical license requirements. Sign up for Washington 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
    • Describe the technical changes in overcurrent protection, hazardous (classified) locations, and electric signs
    • Describe the technical changes in solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, fuel cell systems, energy storage systems, emergency systems, fire alarm systems, and more
    • 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 Washington 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 29-hour course series and qualify for 2.9 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: 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).

    The following classroom training courses are approved by the Washington State Electrical Board to fulfill your 16 hours of classroom training requirements: NFPA 70, National Electrical Code (NEC) (2017) Essentials 3-day Classroom Training (21 hours or 2.1 CEUs) and NFPA 70E, Electrical Safety in the Workplace (2018) 2-day Classroom Training (14 hours or 14 CEUs).

    Agency:
    The Washington State Electrical Board requires electrical administrators, master electricians, and electricians to complete 24 continuing education hours during a three (3) year period. Of those, eight (8) hours must be on currently adopted National Electrical Code changes. Four (4) hours must be on currently adopted Revised Code of Washington (RCW) 19.28 (app.leg.wa.gov) and related Washington Administrative Codes (WAC). The remaining twelve (12) hours of continuing education credit can be your choice from approved courses.

    For more information, visit the Washington State Electrical Board.

  • 2017 NEC Changes Online Training

    2017 NEC Changes Online Training

    Get up to Code with the latest changes in the 2017 NEC®.

    Every three years, a new edition of the NFPA 70®, National Electrical Code® (NEC) is released, and each edition contains technical changes that reflect evolving technologies and new requirements for reducing electrical hazards. Adopted throughout the U.S. and around the world, the NEC is trusted as a comprehensive foundation for safe electrical installations in residential, commercial, and industrial occupancies.

    NFPA's new NEC Changes Online Training Series provides valuable learning about the major revisions found throughout the Code.

    With the 2017 NFPA 70: Changes to the NEC 2017 Edition Chapters 1-9 Online Training Series, you will receive the complete set of Modules 1-18 covered in other NEC Changes Online Training courses. All modules have been designed to give you a substantial overview of revisions found in the NEC, as an affordable, convenient, and interactive experience online.

    NEC Changes Chapters 1-3:

    • Module 1: Overview, Article 90, and Chapter 1
    • Module 2: Chapter 2: Wiring and Protection, Part A
    • Module 3: Chapter 2: Wiring and Protection, Part B
    • Module 4: Chapter 3 Wiring Methods and Materials, Part A
    • Module 5: Chapter 3 Wiring Methods and Materials, Part B

    NEC Changes Chapters 4-5:

    • Module 6: Chapter 4: Equipment for General Use, Part A
    • Module 7: Chapter 4: Equipment for General Use, Part B
    • Module 8: Chapter 5: Special Occupancies, Part A
    • Module 9: Chapter 5: Special Occupancies, Part B
    • Module 10: Chapter 5: Special Occupancies, Part C

    NEC Changes Chapter 6:

    • Module 11: Chapter 6: Special Equipment, Part A
    • Module 12: Chapter 6: Special Equipment, Part B
    • Module 13: Chapter 6: Special Equipment, Part C
    • Module 14: Chapter 6: Special Equipment, Part D

    NEC Changes Chapters 7-9:

    • Module 15: Chapter 7: Special Conditions, Part A
    • Module 16: Chapter 7: Special Conditions, Part B
    • Module 17: Chapter 7: Special Conditions, Part C
    • Module 18: Chapter 8: Communication Systems and Chapter 9: Tables and Informative Annexes

    Improve your ability to locate, interpret, and apply today's provisions correctly. Get up to date on the major changes in the 2017 NEC that impact design and installation and help you pass inspections. Avoid costly redos and code violations, and be confident in your work.

    Upon completion you should be able to describe technical changes in Articles, such as:

    • Article 110: Requirements for Electrical Installations
    • Article 220: Branch-Circuit, Feeder, and Service Load Calculations
    • Article 240: Overcurrent Protection
    • Article 250: Grounding and Bonding
    • Article 500 Hazardous (Classified) Locations, Classes I, II, and III, Divisions 1 and 2
    • Article 600: Electric Signs and Outline Lighting
    • Article 690: Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Systems
    • Article 692: Fuel Cell Systems
    • Article 700: Emergency Systems
    • Article 706: Energy Storage Systems
    • Article 712: Direct Current Microgrids
    • Article 760: Fire Alarm Systems
    • And more!

     

    Who Will Benefit:
    Anyone who uses or enforces the NEC including: electrical system designers, electrical engineers, electrical contractors, safety engineers, installation and maintenance professionals, manufacturers, electrical inspectors, and project managers

    Continuing Education Credit:
    Complete this sixteen hour course series and qualify for 1.6 CEUs.     Upon successful completion, 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.

  • 2017 NEC Online Training

    2017 NEC Online Training

    From general requirements to grounding and bonding, the updated National Electrical Code Online Training Series introduces the 2017 edition of the NEC.

    Maximize time by taking NEC® training online, without compromising job demands. Created by the leading experts in NFPA 70®, National Electrical Code® compliance and only available from NFPA®, the self-guided National Electrical Code® Online Training Series introduces you to installation requirements and how the 2017 edition of the NEC works to protect people and property from electrical hazards. Each module helps pave the way for additional professional training to meet your career goals. Topics span everything from NEC organization to the application of general requirements, conductor sizing, overcurrent protection, and grounding and bonding for systems and equipment.

    Through six online courses, you'll learn how NEC compliance provides electrical safety in residential, commercial, and industrial installations.

    Upon completion you should be able to:

    • Describe the scope and structure of the NEC
    • Describe the organization and use of the NEC
    • Describe NEC general requirements for the execution of work
    • Describe requirements for marking and labeling
    • Identify the requirements for determining minimum conductor size and calculating load
    • Apply terminal temperature limitations in selecting conductors
    • Identify types and functions of overcurrent protective devices
    • Identify overcurrent rating requirements
    • Define and describe the elements of grounded and ungrounded systems
    • Identify the requirements for establishing an effective ground-fault current path
    • Define and identify the elements of equipment grounding systems
    • Identify equipment grounding and bonding requirements

     

    Who Will Benefit:
    Anyone who uses or enforces the NEC including:     electrical system designers, electrical engineers, electrical contractors, safety engineers, installation and maintenance professionals, manufacturers, electrical inspectors, facility maintenance personnel, and project managers

    Continuing Education Credit:
    Complete this six-hour course series and qualify for 0.6 CEUs.     Completion of each individual one-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.

  • 2018 NFPA 70E Online Training

    2018 NFPA 70E Online Training

    Save lives on the job through compliance with NFPA 70E®. Newly updated, the 6-part NFPA 70E Online Training Series teaches you how the Standard's life-saving work practices help avoid electrical injuries, deaths, and OSHA violations.

    Get the up-to-date NFPA 70E training you need -- in your own timeframe -- with the NFPA 70E Online Course Series. Hundreds of worker deaths and thousands of injuries could be prevented each year by following the latest edition of NFPA 70E, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace®. Originally developed at OSHA's request, NFPA 70E provisions are applied to identify electrical safety hazards and reduce employee exposure to those hazards.

    Revised to reflect the 2018 edition of NFPA 70E, NFPA®'s professionally narrated series uses video, concept reviews, and examples to provide vital information about today's Standard. Six individual courses introduce the safety-related work practices and procedures that employees, supervisors, and owners need to provide a practical safe working area for employees relative to the hazards arising from the use of electricity.

    Upon completion of the series you should be able to:

    • Explain why a safety program directed at electrical hazards is necessary and beneficial
    • List the elements of a procedure for establishing an electrically safe work condition
    • Identify required elements of a risk assessment and explain the difference between electrical hazards and risk
    • Identify the information needed for shock hazard analysis
    • Explain the intent and limitations of PPE prescribed by NFPA 70E
    • Identify maintenance requirements for various types of electrical equipment and protective equipment

     

    Who Will Benefit:
    Anyone concerned with electrical safety including:     electrical engineers, safety managers, electricians, electrical contractors, plant managers, facility maintenance personnel, electrical inspectors, risk managers, mechanical engineers, HVAC installers, designers, and project managers.

    Continuing Education Credit:
    Complete this seven-hour course series and qualify for 0.7 CEUs.     Completion of each individual one-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.

  • Terms & Specifications for Online Training

    Terms:

    • Course Tuition: The course tuition is due and payable before starting each module.
    • Expiration: Participants will need to take the online courses or series within 180 days.
    • CEUs: You earn 0.1 CEU for each learning hour. To verify total numbers of CEUs for a course or a series, please check the Description tab. Upon successful completion of a course or a series, participants will be able to download the CEUs certificate directly from the website. Please verify applicability with your professional board or organization.
    • Online Training is non-refundable.

    Specifications:

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