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Electrician Trainee Course Catalog: Exam Preparation Courses Courses
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2 Day Exam Preparation Course - General or Residential (16 hour course)
2 Day Exam Preparation is a fast-paced code study course focused on learning to use the code book in preparing for the State Certification exam.
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Effective January 1, 2011, the certification exam will use the NEC 2008 code book.
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.
The 2008 NEC Code book is used in all 2011 classes.
Prerequisites : 8,000+ General OJT hours and substantial knowledge of electrical theory and the 2008 National Electric Code (NEC) or 4,800+ Residential OJT hours and substantial knowledge of electrical theory and the 2008 National Electric Code (NEC)
- Total class hours available: 16
- Standard Tuition Fee: $259
PLEASE REVIEW THE REQUIRED COURSE MATERIALS LIST for Classroom Based Courses to ensure you have the correct textbooks/course materials.
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Fire/Life Safety Exam Prep (16 hour course)
Fire-Life Safety Exam Preparation is a fast-paced course in which students learn how to use the code books in preparation for, and during the State Certification exam.
Effective January 1, 2011, the certification exam will use the NEC 2008 code book and the NFPA 72 2007 code book.
Learn valuable skills including:
- Using code books to find information fast
- Creating a plan to study for and pass the exam
- Figuring out which code book you need to answer a question – fast
This course is focused on giving students hands-on practice in interpreting exam questions and finding the right answers in a quick and systematic way.
- Prerequisites: Visit the DAS website prior to enrollment to see if you qualify to take the exam.
- Total Class Hours Available: 16
- Standard Tuition Fee: This course is currently being offered at an introductory price of $295
- Late Tuition Fee: We are not enforcing a late enrollment fee for this course during this introductory period.
PLEASE REVIEW THE REQUIRED COURSE MATERIALS LIST for this course to ensure you have the correct textbooks/course materials.
VDV Exam Preparation Course (6.5 hour course)
VDV (Voice Data Video) Exam Preparation Course for the California State Voice Data Video Certification Exam
VDV Exam Preparation is a 6.5 hour course focused on learning what you need to know to prepare for the VDV State Certification exam.
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Categories of information include:
- Installations, including wire pulling, terminations, control panels devices and finish work
- Constructing and maintaining any system that falls within the scope of the National Electric Code, Articles 725, 770 (non-composite cables only), 800 (non-hybrid cables only), 810 and 820
- Security and access control systems
- Stockroom and material handling
- Troubleshooting and maintenance
- Trade specify training related to Voice, Data, Video
Based on both knowledge of Code and experiential data, this fast paced course will get you up-to-date on critical VDV content.
Prerequisites: 4,000+ VDV OJT hours and substantial knowledge of VDV industry and BICSI Standards
- Total class hours available: 6.5
- Standard Tuition Fee: $250
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2008 Exam Preparation Home Study Course (56 hour course)
56-hour Multi-Media Home Study Course
2008 Exam Preparation Home Study Course (56 hour course)
PREPARE FOR THE CALIFORNIA STATE EXAM AT YOUR PACE, SIGN UP TODAY!!
Save time and money in commuting costs! Sign up for the “2008 Exam Preparation Home Study” course. No matter where you live you can take this 56-hour course from the comfort of your own home or office.
This course is DVD-based self-paced instruction programs. When you are looking to pass an exam and you want to study at your own pace, then you can't beat this Exam Preparation Library. Mike Holt, NEC expert, and one of the top Electrical Instructors in the United States walks you through the 2008 Code, and gives you in-depth training on all the Calculations that you will need to pass your exam.
This 56-hour course is based on Mike Holt’s “Illustrated Guide to NEC Exam Preparation, 2008 Edition” and “Illustrated Guide to Changes to the NEC 2008” textbooks, which are loaded with colorful illustrations and graphics.
Included in the course is Mike Holt's best-selling full-color Exam Preparation textbook that will give you a review on Theory, in-depth coverage for your Calculations as well as over 1,100 Code questions. You will also receive Mike's 2008 Changes to the NEC textbook and DVDs to give you the information you need to know on the most important 2008 changes. The full course includes:
- Mike Holt's Illustrated Guide to NEC Exam Preparation Textbook
- Mike Holt's Illustrated Guide to Changes to the NEC 2008 Textbook
- Mike Holt’s Guide to Raceway and Box Calculations 2008 Edition DVD
- Mike Holt’s Guide to Conductor Sizing and Protection 2008 Edition DVD
- Mike Holt’s Guide to Motor and Air-Conditioning Calculations 2008 Edition DVD
- Mike Holt’s Guide to Voltage Drop Calculations 2008 Edition DVD
- Mike Holt’s Guide to Dwelling-Unit Calculations 2008 Edition DVD
- Mike Holt’s Guide to Changes to the NEC 2008 - Code Changes Part 1 DVD and Mike Holt’s Guide to Changes to the NEC 2008 - Code Changes Part 2 DVD
Quizzes within this package are treated as learning tools and include the answer keys and guidance on where to find the correct information in the code book. Ideally you will complete each quiz and then correct the quizzes and learn from the questions that are incorrect.
WECA highly recommends that you purchase a copy of the 2008 NEC when taking this course.
To receive credit for this course you must:
- Complete this course within 90 days.
- Complete the assigned exams in the 2008 Exam Preparation book and the Illustrated Guide to Changes to the NEC 2008 book. No partial credit will be given.
- Mail, email, fax or hand deliver the required exams to WECA. WECA will process the exams within 24 to 48 hours.
The course tuition is not refundable or transferable.
- Total class hours available: 56
- Standard Tuition Fee: $495 per person
Please be advised: Course materials are mailed by USPS priority mail.
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