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NEW JERSEY APPROVED COURSES

   *DE approved for 8 hrs. credit      **DE approved for 9 hrs. credit

***DE approved for 5 hrs. credit   ****Pending DE approval



"The 2005 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE UPDATE" (10 HRS)** THIS COURSE IS MANDATED BY THE STATE AND MUST BE PART OF YOUR 34 HOUR REQUIREMENT.

It will cover the changes to the new Code. A Code change book will by provided by TES and is included in the cost.

Instructors:  Jim Dollard, Larry Cross, Bob Kelleher or Bob Keis  COST $249

GROUNDING AND BONDING I (8 HRS)* - Grounding and bonding are the most important part of an electrical installation.  Understanding the differences between them will help the student properly apply the NEC rules to installations and systems.  Grounding and bonding are common to nearly every article in the Code.

Instructors:  Jim Dollard, Larry Cross, Bob Kelleher or Bob Keis  COST $169

GROUNDING AND BONDING II (8 HRS)* - Covers advanced topics on these subjects.  It discusses the major applications of clearing ground faults and short circuits, acceptable grounding electrode sizing and enclosure and equipment ground paths.  It includes a discussion on the electrical resistivity and conductivity of the earth.

Instructors: Jim Dollard, Larry Cross or Bob Kelleher  COST $169

CODE CALCULATIONS  (8 HRS)* - This course will show the student how to calculate for all wiring systems in the NEC.

Instructors:  Jim Dollard, Larry Cross, Bob Kelleher or Bob Keis  COST $169

MOTORS AND CONTROLS - ARTICLE 430 (8 hrs)* - This course will demonstrate how to apply the NEC to motor installations for the proper sizing and selection of branch circuit conductors, overload protection, overcurrent protection and motor disconnect means.  The various motor control systems will also be covered.

Instructors:  Jim Dollard, Larry Cross or Bob Kelleher  COST $169

ELECTRICAL ESTIMATING (8 HRS) - A comprehensive presentation on understanding and preparing electrical estimates.  The tools for estimating, both commercial and residential jobs, will be covered in detail along with "hands on" class participation.

Instructor:  Bill Chambers  COST $169

OSHA SAFETY TRAINING (16 HRS)*** - In depth safety training for electrical construction.  The course will cover electrical safety, fall protection, material handling, personal protective equipment, confined spaces, fire protection and prevention and much more.  Bonus:  Each student completing the course will receive a 10 hour OSHA certificate for construction.

Instructor:  John Bjorge or Jeff Howell  COST $338

TRANSFORMERS - ARTICLE 450 - (8 HRS)* - This course is designed to establish the basic requirements for safe and reliable transformer installations.  It will cover KVA ratings, overcurrent protection and proper transformer grounding.

Instructors:  Jim Dollard, Larry Cross or Bob Kelleher  COST $169

SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS (8 HRS)* - This course provides a general knowledge of photovoltaic systems, which are making significant inroads into the residential and commercial markets.  It stands to reason that this work will be preformed by an electrical contractor, who will be responsible to install these systems in accordance with the provisions of the latest adopted codes and standards.

Instructors:  Jim Dollard, Larry Cross or Bob Kelleher  COST $169

TELECOMMUNICATIONS (8 HRS)* - Designed to do a comprehensive study on the requirements for structured cabling systems.  TIA/EIA standards will be reviewed.

Instructors:  Jim Dollard, Larry Cross or Bob Kelleher  COST $169

RESIDENTAL WIRING RULES FOR 1 & 2 FAMILY DWELLINGS (8 HRS) **** - Residential wiring is undoubtedly the most common type of electrical installation.  Safe electrical installations are as important in residential occupancies as in any other occupancy. The student will learn Code make-up, changes, how to interpret rules and exceptions and how to properly install feeders.

Instructors:  Jim Dollard, Larry Cross, Bob Kelleher or Bob Keis  COST $169

HOW TO USE THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE WORKSHOP (8 HRS)* - It's new, it's different, it's challenging.  The Code book is a valuable tool, but can also be an interesting book.  Learn how the Code book is assembled, where items are located and what applies to the articles.

Instructors:  Jim Dollard, Larry Cross, Bob Kelleher or Bob Keis  COST $169

FIRE ALARM REQUIREMENTS - NFPA 70 & 72 (8 HRS)* - This course will cover the proper installations of fire alarm systems and provides a clear understanding of system design and equipment.  The different types of fire alarm systems will be discussed in detail (local, auxiliary, remote supervising station and proprietary supervising station alarm systems).

Instructors:  Jim Dollard, Larry Cross or Bob Kelleher  COST $169

POWER SYSTEMS MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES (8 HRS) - This course will inform the contractor how to safely perform maintenance on power systems of up to 33 KVA.  It covers maintenance on cable, switchgear, breakers, relays, transformers, etc.

Instructor:  Ralph Hanby  COST $169

SWIMMING POOLS (ARTICLE 680) AND NEC WORKSHOP (8 HRS)* - This course will be conducted in 2 parts (1) covering requirements for pools, fountains, hot tubs, spas and hydro massage tubs, (2) will be a 4 hours version "How to use the NEC Workshop", similar to the course described course.

Instructors:  Jim Dollard, Larry Cross or Bob Kelleher  COST $169

SWIMMING POOLS, SPAS AND HOT  TUBS - (8 HRS)* - This course will cover Article 680 in greater depth than the one listed above.  The student will learn the proper way to ground, bond and wire pools, spas, fountains and therapeutic equipment and permitted locations of lighting and receptacles.

Instructor:  Bob Keis  COST $169

HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS - (8 HRS)* - This course introduces the student to Chapter 5 of The National Electrical Code “Special Occupancies”.  The main focus will be on be on primary installations of Hazardous Locations 1, 2, &  3.

Instructors:  Jim Dollard, Larry Cross or Bob Kelleher  COST $169

HEALTH CARE FACILITIES – ARTICLE 517 (8 HRS)**** – Covers the requirements for electrical installations in health care facilities, based on the provisions set forth in the NEC.  Course will promote better understanding and increase safety for electrical systems in health care facilities.

Instructors:  Jim Dollard, Larry Cross or Bob Kelleher  COST $169

ELECTRICAL SERVICES & USES AND PROPERTIES OF ELECTRIC CONDUCTORS (8 HRS)**** – Given in two (4) hr. segments.  The first covers the requirements set forth in NEC Article 230 to promote better understanding &  increase code compliance.  Part 2 will cover selection of conductors, ampacity, termination & more.

Instructors:  Jim Dollard, Larry Cross or Bob Kelleher  COST $169

ELECTRICAL TROUBLE SHOTING (8 HRS)**** – This course presents a concise summary of all the facets of commercial-industrial power systems, so that, a trained electrical person could begin to analyze, diagnose and repair problems on those systems.

Instructor:  Ralph Hanby  COST $169

ARC FLASH PROTECTION & ELECTRICAL SAFETY AWARENESS (8 HRS)**** – This course is based on the NFPA 70E Standard for electrical safety in the workplace.  This is a basic course, covering the minimum OSHA and NEC workplace safety requirements.  The proper use of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) and compliance with the rules in NFPA 70E will be addressed.

Instructors:  Bob Keis or Larry Cross  COST $169

INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR LIGHTING DESIGN (8 HRS)* - This course will give the electrical contractor a working knowledge of both interior and exterior lighting design.  It will cover calculations, light sources, lighting fixture selection and the elements necessary for a good lighting design.

Instructors:  Joe Bello and Pete D'Orazio  COST $169

SURVIVAL KIT FOR SMALL BUSINESSES (8 HRS) - The course is given in 3 segments (1) - Selling & Marketing Your Services - Nicole Bello, Regional Director of Sales, ADP, (2) What You Must Know to Become Profitable- minimizing your taxes & organizing you books - Radio personality of the "Greenberg News Show", Brian Greenberg, CPA (3) What Form of Business Is Best For You - the liabilities associated with each type - Robert Incollingo, Esq, specialist in construction law  COST $169

GROWING & MANAGING YOUR ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING BUSINESS (8 HRS) – Delegating, celebrating your achievements, increasing productivity, controlling the telephone and getting a handle on paperwork, without adding hours to your day.  Leave here knowing how to control your business & not have your business control your life.

Instructor:  Merle Margolese  COST $169

DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE (8 HRS) - Developed by the National Safety Council.  HERE'S A BONUS:  in additional to sharpening your driving skills, NJ licensed drivers receive a minimum of 5% discount on your personal auto insurance for 3 years and 2 DMV points will be removed from your record.  Only 30 maximum are allowed in a class.

Instructor:  Nelson Randolph  COST $169


FOR ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONS OR TO RECEIVE A PROPOSAL, YOU CAN DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING:
Call Bernadette at (856) 783-6503
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