Electrician CE Institute of America » Alaska http://electricianceinstituteofamerica.com Electrician Continuing Education Courses Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:59:23 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 NEC 2008 Code Updatehttp://electricianceinstituteofamerica.com/alaska/nec-2008-code-update.html http://electricianceinstituteofamerica.com/alaska/nec-2008-code-update.html#comments Sat, 14 Nov 2009 10:37:55 +0000 admin http://electricianceinstituteofamerica.com/?p=39 The Changes to the National Electrical Code (NEC) 2008 course is designed for persons performing electrical work. While there were over 3,688 proposed changes to the 2008 Code, this course will examine some of the most significant changes that affect the people throughout the electrical industry including residential, commercial, and industrial electricians.

Even though the 145 articles contained in the Code can be confusing and may contain what appears to be contradictory requirements, the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) will be the fundamental decision maker. You will need to understand and follow their interpretation as to the significance of information contained in a particular article, section, or subsection.

During this course, particular emphasis will be provided when this situation is known to have occurred and some of the different perspectives will be presented to permit you to see several sides of a particular topic.

Approved Course Number: 8880

]]> http://electricianceinstituteofamerica.com/alaska/nec-2008-code-update.html/feed 0 NFPA 70Ehttp://electricianceinstituteofamerica.com/alaska/nfpa-70e.html http://electricianceinstituteofamerica.com/alaska/nfpa-70e.html#comments Sat, 14 Nov 2009 10:36:23 +0000 admin http://electricianceinstituteofamerica.com/?p=45 Electrical power is both a useful and dangerous force that should be understood and dealt with in a safe manner while conducting workplace operations. As an employee or an employer, it is important that you understand the importance of electrical safety. NFPA 70E covers standards for electrical safety in the workplace. Throughout this course, you will review the relationship between OSHA and NFPA 70E. You will also review general NFPA 70E standards and the importance of these standards in maintaining your safety and the safety of others in the workplace.

Learning Objectives

  • OSHA Request for Electrical Safety Standard
  • Birth of NFPA 70E
  • NFPA 70E Scope
  • NFPA 70E Intent
  • OSHA Connection
  • NFPA Importance
  • Importance of Electrical Safety
  • Layout and Review of NFPA 70E
  • NFPA 70E Annexes

Approved Course Number: 9027

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  • Module 1: Branch Circuits
  • Module 2: Services
  • Module 3: Overcurrent Protection

Branch Circuits

The National Electrical Code (NEC) 2008 Wiring and Protection course is designed for persons performing electrical work.

This module is designed to provide you with knowledge of the requirements of the National Electrical Code (NEC) set for the ratings. However, this segment does not cover requirements for branch circuit ratings that supply motor loads. During the third segment, you will also explore the required receptacle and lighting outlet requirements.

Learning Objectives

  • Identify key responsibilities of the members of the Electrical Safety and Licensing Advisory Board
  • Identify the types of licenses issued
  • Understand the application requirements for obtaining different types of licenses
  • Know the requirements for license renewal and continuing education
  • Abide by the regulations laid down by municipal and regional bodies
  • Identify the reasons that can lead to license denial and other disciplinary actions
  • Understand the experience and general requirements for obtaining a license
  • Know the fee for license application and renewal
  • Identify the different requirements for obtaining a license
  • List the different kinds of documentation required
  • Learn about the different responsibilities assigned to licensees
  • Identify branch circuit grounded conductors
  • Learn branch circuit and ratings
  • Comprehend important information concerning Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupters (GFCI)
  • Understand how an arc fault interrupter functions
  • Learn the various types of required receptacle and lighting outlets

Services

This module is designed to train individuals or groups employed in the electrical industry in the understanding of how to safely control the life threatening electrical hazards they face daily. The topics covered in this module include service equipment in general, disconnecting means, NEC regulations, ground-fault protection, overcurrent protection, and the proper location and installation of service equipment.

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the general definition of service equipment
  • Comprehend how to properly position and install service equipment like disconnecting means
  • Learn how to install overcurrent protection
  • Learn how to install ground-fault protection
  • Know about overcurrent protection for ungrounded and grounded conductors
  • Understand National Electrical Manufacturer’s Association (NEMA) ratings for service equipment
  • Learn the National Electric Code (NEC) regulations and follow them

Overcurrent Protection

This module provides an overview of the general installation guidelines and rules for overcurrent protective devices. The topics covered during this module include overcurrent protection devices and their installation, circuits and conductors, the different types of fuses, and NEC regulations.

Learning Objectives

  • Explain basic electrical terms and concepts
  • Understand the general installation rules for overcurrent protective devices
  • Identify and operate major circuit overcurrent protective devices
  • Identify common electrical hazards
  • Describe the use of electrical test equipment
]]> http://electricianceinstituteofamerica.com/alaska/nec-2008-wiring-protection.html/feed 0 Alaska Admistractor CE Packagehttp://electricianceinstituteofamerica.com/alaska/alaska-admistractor-ce.html http://electricianceinstituteofamerica.com/alaska/alaska-admistractor-ce.html#comments Sat, 14 Nov 2009 10:25:01 +0000 admin http://electricianceinstituteofamerica.com/?p=58 This package contains the following courses.

  • NEC 2008 Code Update
  • NEC 2008 Wiring & Protection

Course Description

NEC 2008 Code Update

The Changes to the National Electrical Code (NEC) 2008 course is designed for persons performing electrical work. While there were over 3,688 proposed changes to the 2008 Code, this course will examine some of the most significant changes that affect the people throughout the electrical industry including residential, commercial, and industrial electricians.

Even though the 145 articles contained in the Code can be confusing and may contain what appears to be contradictory requirements, the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) will be the fundamental decision maker. You will need to understand and follow their interpretation as to the significance of information contained in a particular article, section, or subsection.

During this course, particular emphasis will be provided when this situation is known to have occurred and some of the different perspectives will be presented to permit you to see several sides of a particular topic.

NEC 2008 Wiring & Protection

The National Electrical Code (NEC) 2008 Wiring and Protection course is designed for persons performing electrical work.

The branch circuits segment of this course is designed to provide you with knowledge of the requirements of the National Electrical Code (NEC) set for the ratings. However, this segment does not cover requirements for branch circuit ratings that supply motor loads. During the third segment, you will also explore the required receptacle and lighting outlet requirements.

The services segment is designed to train individuals or groups employed in the electrical industry in the understanding of how to safely control the life threatening electrical hazards they face daily. The topics covered in this module include service equipment in general, disconnecting means, NEC regulations, ground-fault protection, overcurrent protection, and the proper location and installation of service equipment.

The over-current protection segment provides an overview of the general installation guidelines and rules for overcurrent protective devices. The topics covered during this module include overcurrent protection devices and their installation, circuits and conductors, the different types of fuses, and NEC regulations.

]]> http://electricianceinstituteofamerica.com/alaska/alaska-admistractor-ce.html/feed 0 Alaska Journeyman CE Packagehttp://electricianceinstituteofamerica.com/alaska/alaska-journeyman-ce.html http://electricianceinstituteofamerica.com/alaska/alaska-journeyman-ce.html#comments Sat, 14 Nov 2009 10:11:34 +0000 admin http://electricianceinstituteofamerica.com/?p=64 This package contains the following courses.

  • Electrical Fundamentals
  • NEC 2008 Code Update
  • NEC 2008 Wiring & Protection
  • NFPA 70E

Course Description

Electrical Fundamentals

N/A

NEC 2008 Code Update

The Changes to the National Electrical Code (NEC) 2008 course is designed for persons performing electrical work. While there were over 3,688 proposed changes to the 2008 Code, this course will examine some of the most significant changes that affect the people throughout the electrical industry including residential, commercial, and industrial electricians.

Even though the 145 articles contained in the Code can be confusing and may contain what appears to be contradictory requirements, the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) will be the fundamental decision maker. You will need to understand and follow their interpretation as to the significance of information contained in a particular article, section, or subsection.

During this course, particular emphasis will be provided when this situation is known to have occurred and some of the different perspectives will be presented to permit you to see several sides of a particular topic.

NEC 2008 Wiring & Protection

The National Electrical Code (NEC) 2008 Wiring and Protection course is designed for persons performing electrical work.

The branch circuits segment of this course is designed to provide you with knowledge of the requirements of the National Electrical Code (NEC) set for the ratings. However, this segment does not cover requirements for branch circuit ratings that supply motor loads. During the third segment, you will also explore the required receptacle and lighting outlet requirements.

The services segment is designed to train individuals or groups employed in the electrical industry in the understanding of how to safely control the life threatening electrical hazards they face daily. The topics covered in this module include service equipment in general, disconnecting means, NEC regulations, ground-fault protection, overcurrent protection, and the proper location and installation of service equipment.

The over-current protection segment provides an overview of the general installation guidelines and rules for overcurrent protective devices. The topics covered during this module include overcurrent protection devices and their installation, circuits and conductors, the different types of fuses, and NEC regulations.

NFPA 70E

Electrical power is both a useful and dangerous force that should be understood and dealt with in a safe manner while conducting workplace operations. As an employee or an employer, it is important that you understand the importance of electrical safety. NFPA 70E covers standards for electrical safety in the workplace. Throughout this course, you will review the relationship between OSHA and NFPA 70E. You will also review general NFPA 70E standards and the importance of these standards in maintaining your safety and the safety of others in the workplace.

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