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Wisconsin Electrical Continuing Education Online Training

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Wisconsin Electrical Continuing Education Online Training

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  • Description

    Register for state-approved NFPA 70®, National Electrical Code®, and NFPA 70E®, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace®, training.

    NFPA®'s Electrical Continuing Education Online Training is a new series that combines the continuing education you need to complete or renew your Wisconsin electrician's license in a single place. Coursework is based on the latest editions of NFPA codes and standards and approved by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services.

    NFPA Electrical Online Continuing Education is tailored to include the training required in your state. The following license types are required to take 24 hours: Registered Electricians, Journeyman Electricians, Master Electricians, and Commercial Electrical Inspectors. Residential Journeyman Electricians, Residential Master Electricians, and Industrial Journeyman Electricians are required to take 18 hours.

    This accessible and economical program delivers quality instruction in an interactive educational format you can access anytime from the convenience of your home or office.

    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 access full course details.

    NFPA is proud to be a trusted source for information and training on the most current electrical safety and life-saving work practices.

    Choose the all-in-one program customized for electrical workers licensed to operate in your state. Sign up for Wisconsin Electrical State Licensing 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 Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services 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 Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services requires 24 continuing education hours for the following license types: Registered Electricians, Journeyman Electricians, Master Electricians, and Commercial Electrical Inspectors. Residential Journeyman Electricians, Residential Master Electricians, and Industrial Journeyman Electricians are required to take 18 hours.

    For more information, visit Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services and Trades Continuing Education.

     

    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.

  • 2020 NEC Changes Online Training

    2020 NEC Changes Online Training

    Increase your understanding of the scope and impact of changes made to the 2020 National Electrical Code® (NEC®), with comprehensive online training from NFPA®.

    Since first being published in 1897, NFPA 70, the NEC has been continually reviewed, revised, and expanded to keep pace with the very latest industry developments and best practices. The NEC Changes Online Training Series is the ideal way for anyone experienced with the code to get fully up-to-date with changes to the 2020 edition.

    The ten-part training series is a powerful resource for helping to ensure safety in the modern electrical landscape and being prepared to perform code-compliant installations when the new NEC is enforced in your state.

    Online training lets you learn about significant changes to NEC requirements at your own pace and convenience.

    This 16-hour course, designed by NFPA and recognized subject matter experts, guides you through over 900 changes. Participants engage in interactive exercises through rich media such as videos and interactive components that you need to complete to reach the end of each module.

    The ten distinctive learning units are organized and modularized by category, so you can explore topics that are most relevant to you professionally. Changes are presented alongside relevant code information in order of importance and its overall impact on the workplace.

    Upon completion of the series you should be able to:

    • Compare changes made to code content in the 2020 edition
    • Implement and execute code changes to relevant settings
    • Analyze the impact of code changes on the environment applicable to the particular situation

    Be ready for the electrical challenges of tomorrow, today, while earning valuable continuing education units and a certificate of completion.

    Perform your job with greater confidence knowing you are informed on the most current electrical requirements for residential, commercial, and industrial settings. Sign up for NFPA 70, National Electrical Code Changes Online Training Series today.

  • 2020 NEC Online Training

    2020 NEC Online Training

    From the latest requirements for electrical design and installation to expert insights into how the 2020 edition of the NEC works to help protect people and property from electrical hazards, the newly designed NFPA® NEC Online Training is a powerful tool for improving safety and job performance.

    NFPA 70, National Electrical Code Online Training offers participants the chance to apply the NEC during the design and construction of a building as it relates to electrical systems, all while utilizing the NEC as a reference. Participants will learn how NEC compliance helps provide electrical safety in commercial, and industrial applications and improve their ability to locate, interpret, and apply the requirements in the 2020 edition.

    This self-guided online training series makes use of instructional presentations, interactive exercises, and an integrated set of scenario-based activities to impart information, allow for practice, and reinforce learning. You have the opportunity to demonstrate your ability to apply code requirements at crucial steps of the design and construction process with post-training assessments to confirm your understanding.

    The NEC Online Training Series offers 10 hours of high-impact, interactive instruction that helps you ensure safe and compliant electrical installation and design in your work setting.

    Upon completion, you should be able to:

    • Describe NEC general requirements for the execution of work.
    • Identify the requirements for determining minimum conductor size and calculating load.
    • Determine the requirements for routing conductors and securing raceways.
    • Define and describe the elements of grounded and ungrounded systems.
    • Identify equipment grounding and bonding requirements.
    • Identify types and functions of overcurrent protective devices.
    • Determine ratings and requirements for motors and HVAC systems
    • Apply these principles to common electrical system design activities.

    Maximize time by taking NEC training online, only available from NFPA®.

    Created by the leading experts in NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, the new NEC Online Training offers the professional instruction you need to meet the modern challenges of electrical compliance and achieve your career goals. Registrants have the opportunity to earn 1.0 valuable continuing education credits.

    The seven core concentrations for the 2020 NEC online series are:

    • General Equipment Installation Practices
    • Conductor and Overcurrent Protection
    • Wiring Methods and Raceway Fill
    • Grounding
    • Bonding
    • Transformer Protection
    • Motors and HVAC Equipment

     

    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 ten-hour course series and qualify for 1.0 CEUs.     Completion of each individual 1-hour of training 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.

  • 2021 NFPA 70E Online Training

    2021 NFPA 70E Online Training

    Access the training you need to help improve your knowledge of requirements for electrical workplace safety online at your pace and convenience.

    When the work you do puts you at risk of electrical injury, it is crucial you stay up-to-date and compliant with the latest safety practices and provisions. NFPA 70E®, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace® Online Training offers an in-depth, 6-hour dive into the essentials of helping to protect lives on the job and reducing injuries, OSHA violations, and liabilities. The expert-developed exercises and instruction presented in this course helps you learn how to better identify and minimize exposure to shock, arc flash, arc blast, electrocution, and other potential hazards.

    NFPA® Online Training delivers cost-effective, high-impact learning you can access from virtually anywhere.

    This engaging learning series is updated to account for recent significant changes to NFPA 70E, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace, 2021 edition. The all-digital program includes six individual modules introducing vital safety-related practices and procedures that employees, supervisors, and owners can put into action to help safeguard work areas from electrical risks.

    Modules feature interactive content, including scenarios, videos, and animated images to present content, allow practice, and reinforce learning.

    Each training module contains a short quiz at the end to confirm your understanding of core concepts and strategies. Complete the training to earn 0.6 continuing education units (CEUs) and pass a post-series quiz to receive your certificate of completion.

    Get up to date with workplace electrical safety while satisfying professional education requirements with online training from NFPA.

    NFPA 70E, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace Online Training Series is a must-have for anyone with concerns for protecting employees from dangers related to the use of electricity. Register today.

     

    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 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.

  • 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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