American Trainco Seminars
TPC Trainco presents

2008 National Electrical Code® On-Site Training

This on-site training class is also available as Public Schedule Seminar.

Day 1 – Navigating the Code - A Perfect Introduction for the Novice, a Great Refresher for Experienced Electricians
Day 2 – 2008 NEC® Updates - GUARANTEED to Answer Your Specific Code Question - or Your Money Back!

Course Description/Agenda

Purpose of Seminar:

Every three years the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) updates the electrical industry's Bible - the National Electrical Code^®. Included as a part of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), the National Electrical Code^® (NEC^®) is more widely used than any other installation or construction code in the world. Its purpose is to provide anyone working with electricity the most up-to-date, best practices for safe installation and maintenance of electrical systems and equipment.

The purpose of this training is to help electricians understand the new 2008 Code changes, while at the same time providing all non-electrical personnel with a practical introduction to the NEC^®.

What you will learn:

How to navigate and find answers in the NEC^®.
How to identify key electrical terms found in the Code
How to locate specific information for their job regarding:

1. Electrical installations

2. Wiring and Protection

3. Wiring Methods and Materials

4. Equipment for General Use; Motors and Transformers

How to determine the applicability of the code rules found in each chapter of the NEC^®

How to locate specific information for their job regarding:

1. Special Occupancies

2. Special Equipment

3. Special Conditions

4. Communication Systems

How to apply the tables found in chapter nine of the NEC^® in solving typical electrical wiring and conduit problems

How to understand all of the recent 2008 Code changes

Please note the items in "What you will learn" may change as more is known about the changes in the 2008 Code

Who should take this course:

Whether an experienced Electrician or a Maintenance Technician without a formal electrical training background, you need to understand the many intricacies associated with the National Electrical Code^®. Any experienced electrician will be the first to admit that learning the NEC^® is a life-long experience. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind seminar that explains how the National Electrical Code^® requirements apply to the electrical work done in plants and buildings! You should attend if you perform any of the following jobs:

Install and Maintain Electrical Equipment
Maintain Plant or Building Lighting
Install or Replace Motors
Adjust Motor Overloads
Replace Fuses
Repair Motor Controls
Install or Maintain HVAC Equipment
Work on Plant or Building Generators
Run Power to Newly Installed Equipment
Troubleshoot Plant or Building
Electrical Problems
Manage or Supervise Maintenance Operations

What you will take home:

American Trainco Seminar Manual - detailing all presentation material covered n the class
2008 NEC® Book
Personalized Training Certificate with .8 American Trainco Continuing Education Units for each day attended (1.6 for both days), approved by the MTAA and ACE.
All the information you need from asking our instructors specific questions about your own equipment or facility

Course Outline / Agenda:

Properly installed electrical systems are a crucial part of day-to-day operations for any building, plant or piece of equipment. This course is designed to facilitate that goal by providing your electrical installation and maintenance personnel with a comprehensive and thorough understanding of the NEC®, and more specifically, its applications at your site or facility. Whether an experienced Electrician or a Maintenance Technician without a formal electrical training background, you need to understand the many intricacies associated with the National Electrical Code®. Any experienced electrician will be the first to admit that learning the NEC® is a life-long experience. So don’t miss this important seminar. Make sure your employees are trained now - before the next electrical job order comes through!

DAY 1 OVERVIEW

Navigating the Code

Day 1 of this seminar is a great refresher for experienced electricians and the proper starting point for anyone who may not already be intimately familiar with the code. During this first day, students will learn how to navigate the National Electrical Code® so that they can find the important information that applies to the jobs they are doing. Topics discussed during the first day include…

Knowing the NEC® Layout - A First Step in Successful Navigation
How Chapters of the Code® are Divided for Easy Reference
Key Words and Definitions you Must Know
Installation Requirements
Wiring and Protection
Wiring Methods and Materials
Equipment for General Use
Relating Information from Chapter to Chapter
Using tables Found in the Code®

DAY 2 OVERVIEW

Understanding the 2008 Changes

Day 2 of this seminar is invaluable for electricians or any person already familiar with the code, but who need to understand the most recent code changes for 2008. Although final changes have not yet been determined at the time of this publication, the changes are likely to include discussions on ….