13SCRE01 - Electrical Code & Theory for the Journeyman's License - Modules 7 & 8 - 150 Hours
Would you like to become a licensed electrician/journeyman? According to the Massachusetts State Board of Electrical Examiners, before you take the licensing exam you must complete:
8000 HOURS OF EMPLOYMENT (approximately 4 years) as an apprentice under the direct supervision of a holder of a MA Class B Journeyman’s license.
600 HOURS OF CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION (8 modules - approximately 75 hours each) in electrical code and theory from an approved school based on the current National Electrical Code.
Note: There is no set order for the two requirements listed above. For example, you may start working as an electrical apprentice first, or you may start classes first, or do both concurrently. This course consists of two modules, or 150 hours. Important: We will provide two make-up classes at no extra charge at the end of the course.
In this class, we will cover - but will not be limited to - 150 hours based on the following National Electric Code topics:
- current National Electric Code (NEC)
- Understanding the National Electrical Code, chapters 1-8
- CMR 237 13.00-24.2
- Massachusetts Amendments Code
- Load Calculations - services, feeders, building, tables and examples
- Low Voltage Systems - lighting, security, fire alarm, sound, optical fiber cable, communications (voice, data, video)
- Emergency Systems - requirements, sizing, lighting
- Code Requirements - Mass. Code, CMR 237, requirements for apprenticeship
- Specialties - high voltage, hazardous locations, Life Safety Code, HVAC
- Codes - Mass. Electric Code, laws, regulations, State Building Code
- job-site and electrical safety
Textbooks required:
Title: NEC 2011 (NFPA 70) (paperback); Author: National Fire Protection Association (NFPA); Publisher: NFPA; ISBN: 0877659141
AND
Title: NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code (paperback); Author: NFPA; Publisher: NFPA; ISBN: 0064641333
19 weeks/150 hours
Bob Silva is a licensed Massachusetts electrician with more than 20 years of residential and commercial experience. He also holds several certifications including low voltage wiring, EPA RRP and OSHA 30.
Tuesdays and Thursdays
February 26 - July 23
(No class April 16, April 18 and July 4)
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM Course Fee: $1000
“Bob held open discussions about on-the-job experiences in a relaxed atmosphere.” … “The instructor gave the material to us in a very professional manner.” … “Bob varied his teaching methods and materials to keep the class involved.”
Comments from students in Bob Silva’s class Electrical Code and Theory for the
Journeyman’s License
