Texas Electrician 4 Hour CE Approved Program #1

This 4-hour course is formatted in 3 lessons with the exam given at the end of each lesson. Each lesson must be passed with a score of 70% or higher before being allowed to proceed to the next lesson. The lessons are listed below:

Lesson 1: 2014 NEC Changes - Articles 90, 100, and 110 (Introduction and Chapter 1)

The National Electrical Code® (NEC®) is the United States standard for the safe installation of electrical wiring and equipment. Since 1911 the NFPA® has been making updates to the NEC Code document. The NEC is updated and published every 3 years. This is the first of several courses covering the changes in the 2014 edition of the National Electrical Code® (NEC®) created by the NFPA. This course provides coverage of significant changes in the 2014 National Electrical Code®. With every new edition of the NEC, some of the
changes include new requirements to sections, while some of the changes include entirely new articles. Some changes are revisions to existing requirements while others are deletions to some existing requirements.

Lesson 2: Texas State Laws & Rules for Electricians

In today's business world, it is easy to become so wrapped up in your everyday work that you forget some of the basic rules and regulations that govern your profession. This interactive online course discusses Title 8, Occupations Code, Chapter 1305 of the Texas Statutes, and 16 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 73 of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. These two codes contain important information regarding the regulation, licensing, and conduct standards for Texas Electricians. By reviewing this information on a
regular basis, you will stay abreast of changes and amendments to the Texas State Laws and Rules as they pertain to this profession.

Lesson 3: NFPA 70E - 2012 Safety-Related Maintenance and Requirements for Special Equipment

NFPA 70E for work practices is designed to help workers avoid injury from a release of electrical energy, and help to prevent or minimize exposure to all widely recognized electrical hazards. This interactive course is intended for use by owners, contractors, employers, safety directors and trainers, managers, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) buyers, electrically qualified workers and unqualified employees who need protection against electrical hazards in the workplace.

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