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Commercial Electric
8 HOURS |
Register today to learn about the most common and important rules regarding commercial wiring systems. In this one-day class the most common and important rules regarding commercial wiring systems installations will be explained. The attendee will be brought up to speed on GFCI and AFCI rules. Romex uses will be reviewed along with the more common EMT, PVC, and rigid conduit installations. Partial list of subjects to be covered includes: branch circuit ampacity and conductor sizing; HVAC and refrigeration disconnect rules; box and raceway sizing; feeders and voltage drop; safety clothing and safe working methods; required power outlets and lighting outlets; transformer installations; luminaire retrofits; LED lighting; separately derived systems and more. Bring a copy of the NEC to class
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Electrical Project Estimating
8 HOURS |
Learn the essentials of Electrical Project Estimating for Residential and Commercial electric. Some of the topics will include: Introduction to estimating tools; blue print and specifications review; how to construct the estimate; and estimating methods/options. Different sources will be addressed. Please bring a laptop if you have the ability to bring one to class.
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Exam Prep
25 HOURS |
Contractor exam prep classes are offered to any interested person. This ten week course meets once per week and teaches the attendee how to use the only tool allowed in the exam – The National Electrical Code (NEC) Book. Thousands of electricians have completed this course and have gone on to start their own business or advanced their career in the industry. There is a total of twenty-five hours of in-class time, and additional time is required for homework assignments to be completed every week. A sample exam is given weekly for completion by each attendee. This course is the best available in the tri-state area and prepares the attendee to take exams for Pennsylvania cities: Philadelphia, Reading, Scranton, Harrisburg, Allentown, Bethlehem, and Philadelphia suburbs, etc. The course also prepares for Delaware State Exam, Maryland State Exam, and New Jersey State Exam. Once you are prepared to take it, an exam can be scheduled for the best day of the week that fits your schedule. This exam prep course is offered two times per year. Prepare to take the exam the best way possible. The course includes actual timed tests. The Calculations portions of the class includes Ohm’s Law of volts, amps and ohms, then progresses through single phase and three phase circuits. Motors are included. Size feeders and calculate ampacity, do ampacity adjustment, determine voltage drop and learn much more that will be included in the exam.
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Electrical Inspector Training
15 HOURS |
Is it your turn to be the inspector? Is it time to take off the tool belt? Come to this class and learn from an experienced inspector with more than 20 years in the field as an electrical inspector. It's a chance for a career change.
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Fire Alarms 101
8 HOURS |
Simplifying the rules for Fire Alarm installations: Definitions & Regulations for: Single Family Dwellings; Multi Family Dwellings; Commercial Properties. Save money using the right installation methods and pass inspections the first Time. Some questions will be answered: Do I still have to install a fire alarm disconnect switch? Where does it say I can't put the smoke detector circuit on a dedicated circuit? Must I use AFCI protection? GFCI protection? What is meant by "common areas"? Do I need a pull station on every landing of a multi-family dwelling unit? Is conduit required for all commercial fire alarm installations? When is central station reporting required? Who knows when to use plenum FA cables? Do I have to destroy the walls and ceiling in a single-family dwelling finish just to interconnect smoke detectors? Are wireless smoke detectors permitted yet? These are just a few things discussed in this one day class.
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Fire Alarms 102
8 HOURS |
This eight hour class takes the basic installation to the next level. If you have not attended the FA 101 class you should attend this 102 class only if you already have experience in the installation of FA systems. The instructor will guide you through the perming process and discuss job drawings and what has to be submitted in order to obtain a building permit and inspection.
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Grounding & Bonding
8 HOURS |
This course will show you how to correctly install one of the most crucial parts of an electrical installation. In this one day course, the differences between grounding and bonding will be discussed. The correct methods for doing both grounding and bonding along with the NEC regulations and updates are presented. Systems included in class are service entrance equipment, branch circuits, and feeders to sub-panels. This course is second only to NFPA 70E when it comes to keeping people safe. Bring a copy of the NEC to class
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HVAC and NEC Rules
8 HOURS |
Be sure to attend and get all your questions answered while keeping the installation code compliant. Find out what the correct way is to install the electric for HVAC equipment. This is a must for all HVAC installers. Don't be left behind. Advance your career with confidence. Permits, inspections, tips on installs to make sure the project passes inspection the first time. Safety concerns and policies will be part of the discussion.
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Motors
8 HOURS |
Some of the topics covered in this informative eight-hour class on motors circuits will include: sizing branch circuits, sizing feeders, conductor ampacity, motor controllers, overload protection, fuse and circuit breaker protection, group installations, locating of disconnects, NEC 110.26 working clearances, motor control centers, and much more. Bring the NEC codebook to class
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NEC 2023 – NJ Code Changes/Law
10 HOURS |
This mandatory class will demonstrate the new rules that go into effect with the latest NEC issue. AFCI's, GFCI's for appliances, receptacle replacements, generator installations, new NEC definitions, changes for solar PV installations, electric vehicle chargers, first responder service disconnects, service equipment surge suppressor, kitchen countertop, island and peninsula rules and much more will be covered. The class is made up of 1 hour of NJ law and 9 hours of code changes. All this information is imperative for the electrical contractor working in NJ. Learn what you need to know to meet the NEC rules. For the PA, DE, and MD electrician, this class is a two-day class. Five hours each day. Attendees must bring a copy of the 2023 NEC to class per NJ state law.
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NEC 2023 Code Changes
8 HOURS |
Present the new rules that go into effect with the 2023 NEC. AFCI’s, GFCI’s, tamper resistant receptacles, generators, generator installation, solar photovoltaic, multi-wire circuit protection and much more will be covered. All this information is imperative for the electrician working in the field or the office. Learn what you need to know to meet the NEC rules. For the PA, DE, and MD electrician, this class is a one-day class that discusses the new rules and rule changes.
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NFPA 70E
8 HOURS |
This popular required eight-hour class about the National Fire Prevention Association Safety Standard is your solution to jobsite protection from the electric hazards. Class enrollees will be introduced to the standards for the Electric Safety in the workplaces developed by OSHA. You will also learn updates/revisions to the NFPA 70E code. Learn what personal protective equipment (PPE) is needed and how it can significantly reduce the risk of injury. Learn improved work practices that reduce risk and expand knowledge about electrical safety. Lockout, tag out, working on electric panels, sub-panels, and motor control centers are just some of the subjects discussed. Many worksites and employers make this certification a prerequisite for working on site.
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Optional Standby Systems
Generators 8 HOURS |
Here is a class that is about the hottest request for training. This class will show the attendee how to size the generator correctly and what factors influence the final choice of kW size. How to install according to the manufacturer and NEC rules will be explained.
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Overcurrent Protective Devices, Article 240 and New Article 242
8 HOURS |
Attending this important class will go a long way towards helping the attendees make decisions and install correct overcurrent protection, whether fuses or circuit breakers. Come and learn some of the intricacies for OCPDs – for services, feeders, branch circuits, and taps conductors. Motor circuits and HVAC equipment will be included. Protect the electric work installed with correct OCPD in order to keep the property safe and also prevent putting your company in jeopardy. Bring the 2020 or 2023 NEC to class with you. Many worksites and employers make this certification a pre-requisite for working on site.
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Residential Electric
8 HOURS |
Attending this important class will go a long way towards helping the attendees make decisions and install correct overcurrent protection, whether fuses or circuit breakers. Come and learn some of the intricacies for OCPDs – for services, feeders, branch circuits, and taps conductors. Motor circuits and HVAC equipment will be included. When is it okay to use a non-fused disconnect vs a fused disconnect? Protect the electric work installed with correct OCPD in order to keep the property safe and also prevent putting the public in jeopardy. Bring the 2020 or 2023 NEC to class with you.
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Swimming Pools
8 HOURS |
This eight-hour class will help electricians get ready for the pool installation season. Learn the rules governing in-ground and above-ground pool wiring systems. Find out what rules in the NEC have changed regarding equi-potential bonding grids, receptacle locations, GFCI rules, tamper resistant receptacles, weather-resistant receptacles and in-use covers. Course includes decorative fountains, playground water spouts, spas and hot tubs. Bring the current copy of the NEC to class with you.
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Solar Calculations
8 HOURS |
The math behind the Solar Panel DC output, overcurrent protection, inverter sizing, AC conductors sizing, voltage drop, system sizing and more will be presented in this one day class. Learn how to do the calculations and develop self-assurance. Bring your laptop if you have one, this is optional. This attendees will design the solar PV array for their own home or buildings.
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Transformers 101
8 HOURS |
Learn the installation rules, grounding and bonding rules, locating a transformer and its disconnecting means, special situations, calculating primary and secondary current levels. Learn the different wiring schemes when the transformer is utility owned vs. customer owned. See the difference between separately derived systems and non-separately derived systems. Get up to date on the latest NEC disconnect rules and disconnect labeling requirements in this important eight-hour training session. Bring a copy of the NEC to class.
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