Western Electrical Contractors Association, Inc.

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Please be advised that while we expect to run this course on the 2020 NEC, you will be notified if California is not yet serving the 2020 NEC version of the State Exam by the time class starts, in which case the class will instead be taught on the 2017 NEC. Our aim is to best prepare you for the exam version the State is serving at the time of your class.

This classroom based Two Day Exam Preparation is a fast-paced code study course focused on using the Code book in preparation for the State Certification exam. It is meant to be a refresher course for individuals otherwise ready to take the General or Residential Certification Exam. Much of the class is dedicated to sample testing similar to state exams. It focuses on practical research by the students to find the answers to code questions rather than instruction by lecture. If you are looking for a more extensive exam preparation course, consider Get Wired 404, consisting of 42 instructor-led hours, all online.

Recommended Prerequisite for Electrician Trainees: Substantial completion of GET WIRED! program

Other Prerequisites : 8,000+ General OJT hours and substantial knowledge of electrical theory and the National Electric Code (NEC) or 4,800+ Residential OJT hours and substantial knowledge of electrical theory and the National Electric Code (NEC)

Exam prep day 1 outline:
  • 2020 national electrical code basic layout
  • Commonly used tables in the national electric code
  • Ohm’s law
  • Series circuit rules
  • Parallel circuit rules
  • The reciprocation formula
  • Theory
  • NEC subject indexing
  • Conductor sizing and protection
  • Raceway, box fill and conduit fill calculations
  • Safety maintenance and repair
Exam prep day 2 outline:
  • Service sizing, clearances and terminations
  • Low voltage, communications and fire systems
  • Wiring methods, special equipment and occupancies
  • Grounding and bonding
  • Motors, hvac and refrigeration
  • General equipment , lighting and panelboards
Students must bring a 2020 NEC book to class.

  • Total class hours available: 16
  • Standard Tuition Fee: $279
  • Late Tuition Fee: $329

PLEASE REVIEW THE REQUIRED COURSE MATERIALS LIST for GET WIRED! Courses to ensure you have the correct textbooks/course materials.

Minimum Points and Hours: To earn credit hours for this course, students are required to attend a minimum number of course hours and earn a minimum number of points. Zero (0) credit hours will be awarded if the minimum attendance and/or minimum points are not met. See the points and hours matrix for specific requirements for this course.



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