Minnesota Continuing Education - Power Limited Technicians

Minnesota Power Limited Technicians

Our Minnesota Power Limited Technicians 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.

Power Limited Technicians - This course will assist aspiring Power Limited Technicians in the preparation of studying for the PLT licensure examination. This course consists of instruction and discussion covering applicable articles and sections of the 2005 National Electrical Code, Minnesota Statutes and Rules governing electrical work as well as relevant technology and a review of the basic electrical calculations required for success as a Power Limited Technician. This course is relevant to all industries requiring a PLT license.

To renew your Power Limited Technician License in the state of Minnesota, you are required to complete 8 hours of continuing education every 2 years.
A minimum of 2 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.

NEC Review Part 1
(Pending Approval)
4 hours for $35.00 online!

A four-hour course covers the most common requirements of chapters 1 & 2 of the 2005 NEC and provides a more thorough understanding of the code. The topics covered in this class include the layout of the code, how to understand the code terminology, and the general code requirements contained in chapters one and two. These topics include, grounding and bonding, minimum required clear working space, and the proper installation of branch circuits, feeders and services. At the conclusion of this session, the user will be given a seventy five question practice test, used to prove competency in these topics.

NEC Review Part 2
(Pending Approval)
4 hours for $35.00 online!

A four-hour course covers the most common requirements of chapter 3 of the 2005 NEC and provides a more thorough understanding of the code. he topics covered in this class include basic requirements for installation of cables, outlet boxes, and raceways. During this course, the proper sizing of outlet boxes will be demonstrated, as well as the installation requirements for most of the commonly used raceways and cable types. We will also discuss the protection of conductors as related to the different environments faced. At the conclusion of this session, the user will have an option to take a seventy five question practice test, used to prove competency in these topics. The exam is very beneficial to employers.

NEC Review Part 3
(Pending Approval)
4 hours for $35.00 online!

A four-hour course covers the most common requirements of chapter 4 of the 2005 NEC and provides a more thorough understanding of the code. The topics covered in this class include special equipment such as motors, transformers, lighting fixtures, low voltage lighting, phase converters, generators, receptacles, panels, and switches. During this course, user should gain a more thorough understanding of the requirements established in this chapter. At the conclusion of this session, the user will have an option to take a seventy five question practice test, used to prove competency in these topics. The exam is very beneficial to employers.

NEC 2008 – Understanding the Code Changes
(Pending Approval)
4 hours for $35.00 online!

A four-hour course purpose is to provide an overview of the significant changes found in the 2008 National Electrical Code. Several of the changes found will impact the day-to-day installation procedures of most Power Limited Technicians. The presentation is very beneficial to employers.

Lockout / Tagout
(Pending Approval)
1 hour for $10.00 online!

The purpose of this one-hour course purpose is to provide the student with a thorough understanding of the OSHA requirements for Lock out, Tag out. OSHA requires anyone working around energy systems such as electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic to receive training. This course will satisfy those requirements for those working in areas where Lockout programs are in place, or whose job requires them to actually do the Lockout and isolate the energy sources.

We also have Math for Contractors and Construction Spanish for Contractors available online. Click here to view these courses.

Our online instruction system is the easiest possible way to earn your CE credits. Your progress through the course is recorded in our servers, allowing you to work at your own pace.

You may choose to work through the course a little at a time; when you return to www.ceforminnesota.com and enter your email address and password, you will be taken to the point in the course where you left off.

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