Description

This course covers key articles of the NFPA 70, aka, The National Electrical Code, and an update of 2023 changes. This course is designed so that even non-electrical engineers and non-electricians can learn the basic tenets of the NEC. Upon attending this course, participants will be able to identify codes pertaining to various electrical equipment installations. Participants will learn the methodology associated with analyzing and interpreting key articles in the National Electrical Code. Some key calculations related to the application of the code will be illustrated, followed by class exercises for knowledge reinforcement purposes. The main focus of this course is low voltage (0 to 1000V). The major updates in the 2023 revision of the code will be covered. In order to enhance the participants’ understanding of the line current differences between three-phase AC, “Y” and “∆ – Delta” configurations – in the selection and application of protective devices – methods for calculating three-phase AC currents in “Y” and “∆ – Delta” loads will be covered. This course is designed for electrical engineers, non-electrical engineers with some electrical background, licensed electrical professional engineers, maintenance engineers, engineering managers, facilities managers and other professionals who are not familiar or current on National Electrical Code. This 8-hour review of the NEC is an abridged version of the typical one-week comprehensive course. Board acceptance guarantee. The audience is engaged through Q&A, classwork, and ad hoc discussions pertaining to the topic.

Who Should Attend

• Licensed Professional Engineers, who need to meet the annual or biennial license renewal PDH (Professional Development Hour) or CEU (Continuing Education Units) requirements
• Engineers and architects who do not possess a current working knowledge of the NEC
• Facility managers, engineering managers, program/project managers and other professionals who feel a lack of adequate familiarity with the NEC to hold meaningful discussions and to make informed decisions when interacting with their electrical subordinates or colleagues
• Procurement/purchasing professionals who are responsible for acquisition of electrical installation services
• Candidates aspiring to take the FE or PE exams
• Construction managers
• Maintenance engineers and maintenance managers
• Other professionals whose annual PLP, Performance and Learning Program, includes engineering/technical courses/seminars/workshops

Attend and You Will Receive

• 8 PDHs/0.8 CEUs (7.5 PDHs for NYS Lic.)
• Reference notebook with activities
• Networking luncheon and breaks
• Certificate of completion from NC State University

Course Notes

Why you shouldn’t miss this course – how this course can benefit you, your organizations, and what is unique about this course:

1. Have you ever felt somewhat inadequate and ill-equipped in your technical, electrical code-related discussions with electrical engineers and electricians? If so, then this course is a must.
2. Do you feel that your knowledge and understanding of the electrical code is inadequate or insufficient?  Then you must not miss this course.
3. If you are familiar with the NEC but would like to refresh yourself on the code and also learn about the updates, then this course presents an excellent opportunity.
4. How often do you get a chance to attend a workshop, course, or a seminar that is presented by the author of book on related subject matter – live? In this seminar, you will have the opportunity to interact and learn from Bobby Rauf, the author of the text, titled, “Electrical Engineering for Non-Electrical Engineers.” 
5. As an electrical engineer, do you find various articles of the NEC elusive and hard to comprehend? Then, this seminar will present an excellent opportunity to remedy that.   
6. Some workshops and seminars end up being monotonous monologues from the presenter to the audience. Not this one. In this seminar, you will get an opportunity to exercise the skills and concepts through classwork and engage the instructor in discussions.
7. Last, but not least – If you are not a licensed Professional Engineer, but aspire to be one, and if you are rusty on the comprehension and application of the National Electrical Code – which is a key component of the NCEES® Electrical Professional Engineering Examination – then this two (2) day course could supplement your preparation for the PE examination.