Our Minnesota electrician continuing education courses are code based and written using real world applications. Information is explained from the electrical code inspector's perspective but translated into simple explanations of the 2005 NEC codebook. The NEC Review Part 1, NEC Review Part 2, and NEC Review Part 3 helps you understand the first four chapters of the 2005 NEC codebook. These courses offer lessons on Article 100 which includes definitions of common industry terms as set forth by the NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) and the NECC (National Electrical Code Committee), gaining a more thorough understanding of the 2005 NEC codebook, and the most common misconceptions of the national electrical code.

• Wiring Methods and Materials - This course reviews Article 300 of the 2005 NEC codebook which includes topics such as general requirements, conductors for gneral wiring, open wiring on insulators, mineral-insulated, Metal-Sheathed Cable: Type MI, power and control tray cable, and flexible metal conduit.
• Grounding and Bonding - The topics that are covered in this course include definitions, system grounding, grounding electrode system and grounding electrode conductors, enclosures, raceways, service cable grounding, bonding, equipment grounding and equipment grounding conductors, methods of equipment grounding, direct-current systems, grounding of systems and circuits of 1 kV and over, instruments, meters, and relays.
• Lockout, Tagout (OSHA) - The subject matter will cover energy-isolating devices, periodic inspections, additional safety requirements, energy control procedures, energy control programs, requirements for Lockout/Tagout devices, employee training, application of controls and Lockout/Tagout devices, and the removal of Locks/Tags.
• Electrical Systems for 1 & 2 Family Dwellings - Continuing education that reviews tpoics such as installations and inspections of services, power and lighting distribution, branch circuits and feeders, low vlotage and limited energy systems, general requirements, outlet devices, pull and junction boxes, conduit bodies and fittings, IRC reference tables, and requirements for applications.

These are the current requirements for renewing your Minnesota Class A Journeyman Electricians license. We will always provide the newest information available and will update the requirements as soon as there are changes.


• To renew your Class A Journeyman Electrician License in the state of Minnesota, you are required to complete 16 hours of continuing education every 2 years.
• A minimum of 12 hours must be instruction covering the National Electrical Code. The remaining hours must cover statutes and rules governing electrical installations or topics related to electrical equipment or installations.
• Licenses expire every 2 years. Continuing education must be completed prior to expiration. Excess continuing education hours may not be carried over to the next renewal cycle.
• Continuing education providers must provide a certificate of completion to each licensee that attends and shall forward the attendance list to the board. Licensees are encouraged to maintain a record of continuing education completion.