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National Electrical Code Calculations for Exam Preparation classes to help you pass that electrical licensing exam.

Our classes are approved for continuing education for electrician license renewal in South Dakota, Wyoming, Nebraska, and numerous other states that recognize these pre-approvals.

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Comprehensive Exam Prep Course Schedule and Guide

Comprehensive Master/Contractor Exam Prep course Registration

Comprehensive Journeyman Exam Prep Course Registration

Master/Contractor 3-day Registration

16 hour Code Calculations for Exam Prep for Journeyman or Master/Contractor

Advanced Commercial Calculations

Yes, YOU CAN PASS that electrical licensing test!

--and this class will help you prepare

	Our Exam Preparation class has been taken by many of you to help you pass your electrical licensing exam. NEW: We have now added optional days to the Exam Prep Course to improve your exam prep experience: Journeyman Comprehensive Exam Prep Course (4-days) This includes the traditional 2-day Exam Prep plus 2-days of Understanding the National Electrical Code Master/Contractor Comprehensive Exam Prep Course (5-days) This includes the traditional 2-day Exam Prep plus 2-days of Understanding the National Electrical Code, plus a fifth day of Commercial Calculations Or take the 2-day course that many have been successful with for either Journeyman or Master/Contracter Code Calculations
	Comments From Students "... your class was excellent. A must for all people preparing for the exam." - John Stanley, Douglas WY (John passed the Wyoming Journeyman exam 2 weeks after taking our 2-day Exam Prep course).
	"Thanks to you and your course I passed the Journeyman's exam one week later (March 24, 2000) with an 82%, which in turn got me a bonus at work. Thank you again, I will recommend your course to anyone who will be taking the exam," Ted B. "This class shed light onto the dark areas of the code. Time spent here was very worthwhile and I know it will help a lot when taking my Journeyman test." - Larry M., Custer SD Click here to read more student comments about the Exam Prep class

Electrician's Exam Preparation Course:

This course will help you prepare for a journeyman or master electrical licensing exam. It is also approved for continuing education credit for electrician license renewal in a number of states.

I use the Electrician's Exam Preparation text book by Mike Holt as the guide and format for this class. This is an excellent study reference as you prepare to take your exam.

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It does not matter what level of test you are preparing for, this class will help you prepare. The electrical code requirements covered by the two-day calculations class will be necessary for any level of license:

Journeyman electrician

Master electrician

Electrical Contractors

Electrical inspectors

If you are testing for a master or contractor level, the one thing that I do not cover is the business law part of the test. At this time, that is not a part of the test in every state, so you will need to check with your state testing authorities to see if you will be tested on that component. In the states where I teach this class, the business law is not included, so I have not incorporated that.

The two-day Code Calculations for Exam Prep class does not cover the nuts and bolts part of a daily installation that most electricians are pretty comfortable with, there is a limit to how much I can pack into a sixteen hour class. So you may want to brush up on some of the common installation requirements. Mike Holt's Electrician's Exam Preparation book does go into more detail, especially in the NEC review questions that are included. I used it as a guide as I developed this course, and it really is a lot of help. For an additional chapter by chapter study of the "nuts and bolts" of the National Electrical Code, I recommend Mike Holt's "Understanding the National Electrical Code" book, which is a two volume study of the NEC. Volume 1 covers NEC Chapters 1 - 4 and Volume 2 covers NEC Chapters 5-8. Our New Comprehensive Exam Prep Program now includes two days of study using these books as a resource as the first two days of a 4 day Comprehensive Journeyman course or a 5 day Comprehensive Master/Contractor course.

Our 16 hour Class Code Calculations for Exam Prep has been very successful for both Journeyman and Master's level exam preparation. We are now offering an additional one day Advanced Commercial Calculations class for Master's level preparation to help with some of the more advanced commercial calculations, which now makes it possible to choose up to 5 days of exam prep classes in the Comprehensive Master/Contractor Exam Prep course.

We are using Mike Holt's "Understanding the National Electrical Code, Vol. 1 as the text for the pre-session course. Material from Understanding the National Electrical Code, Vol 2 will also be included. In the amount of time we have available, we will not be able to cover everything in the books, but the class provides a good review of the most important Code requirements. You can obtain your copy of these text books by clicking on this link to the NEC books page. To enroll in this course, a current copy of the National Electrical Code is REQUIRED. The Understanding the NEC book is optional.

Understanding NEC Vol 1 contents:

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About the Class format:

Steve Arne is an experienced teacher with a technical education degree and state technical education certification, who knows how to help you learn and develop your skills, in addition to being a Master Electrician with electrical experience.

Our goal is not to entertain you, but to involve you, motivate you, and teach you to be self sufficient in doing electrical code calculations.

You will spend time in Steve's classes doing actual electrical code calculation practice, after appropriate demonstrations and instructions. The best way to learn is through demonstrations, involvement, and practice.

The typical code calculation problem will be presented in this manner:

Steve will first provide relevant instruction, explaining code requirements and calculation methods. Steve will work an example to demonstrate the proper application of the instruction just provided. The class participants will work problems to build understanding and reinforce instruction. Participants will come away from the class with the ability to work code problems on their own.

This class covers

electrical code tables

electrical calculations

pipe sizing

wire ampacity tables

how to apply 110-14(C) requirements for temperature limitations at terminations

junction box sizing

voltage drop

motor branch circuits

motor feeder circuits

residential service calculations

electrical theory review

transformers

much more!

That's right: all of the things that are on the licensing exams, but most of us do not use every day in the field, and we really need to review before taking a test!

You can pass your test!

If you are preparing to take a licensing exam, this course will help you fine tune your understanding of the code calculations and tables and get ready for a passing score on your exam.

Have you taken an exam already, and been unable to pass? Many others have had that experience before taking this class. I hear comments in nearly every class from students who have been unsuccessful on their test before coming to class, and after the class understand how to work the problems they have failed previously!

I am always delighted when I hear students make remarks like, "In the first morning of this class, I already have learned enough to correct the mistakes that I was making. I have already received my money's worth from this class".

Register for the Electrician's Exam Preparation class now!

Many electricians also take this class as a good review, even if they are not testing. This class is pre-approved for continuing education credit in South Dakota, Nebraska and Wyoming, and many other states that accept those pre-approvals. So if you need code continuing credit hours, your can use the separate sections of the Comprehensive Exam Prep course to receive your CEU hours for license renewal.

(Check with your state to see if they will accept SD or WY pre-approval).

Register now, and get prepared to pass that test!

Exam Prep Live Classes:

Announcing our NEW Comprehensive Electrician's Exam Preparation Live class!

The following three classes can be taken individually or in combination to customize your Exam Preparation experience!

For a good Journeyman Exam Prep Program, take the first two courses for four days of Code review and Code calculations!

This option is outstanding for students who have not completed a formal electrician training program, or it has been a long time

since they did so. It will help you immensely to review all of the NEC Nuts and Bolts topics during the two day Understanding the

Electrical Code pre-session.

For a Comprehensive Master/Contractor Program, take all five days which includes the two day pre-session and

adds on a day of Commercial Calculations.

Note: minimum enrollment is required in each segment

As an added benefit, these courses are all approved for continuing education credit for electrician license renewal.

Day 1-2 Pre-Session Understanding NEC 16 hours code credit	Day 3-4 NEC Calculations for Exams 16 hours code credit	Day 5 Master's Commercial Calculations 8 hours code credit	Location: Rapid City, SD Home office conference room at 320 E Blvd N, Suite 100
Cost: $210.00 + books*	Cost: $295 + books*	Cost: $160 +books*	Register at 7:30 am, class begins at 8 am
(early pay discount $10)	(early pay discount $10)	(early pay discount $10)	Combined pricing below





2010	2010	2010
Jan 4-5, 2010 (Mon - Tue)	Jan 6 - 7, 2010 (Wed - Thur)	Jan 8, 2010 (Fri)

March 1 - 2, 2010 (Mon - Tue)	March 3 - 4, 2010 (Wed - Thur)	March 5, 2010 (Fri)

May 10 - 11, 2010 (Mon - Tue)	May 12 - 13, 2010 (Wed - Thur)	May 14, 2010 (Fri)
June 7- 8, 2010 (Mon - Tue)	June 9 - 10, 2010 (Wed - Thur)	June 11, 2010 (Fri)
July 26 - 27, 2010 (Mon - Tue)	July 28 - 29, 2010 (Wed - Thur)	July 30, 2010 (Fri)
Sept 13 - 14, 2010 (Mon - Tue)	Sept 15 - 16, 2010 (Wed - Thur)	Sept 17, 2010 (Fri)
Nov 1-2, 2010 (Mon - Tue)	Nov 3 -4, 2010 (Wed - Thur)	Nov 5, 2010 (Fri)
Dec 6-7, 2010 (Mon - Tue)	Dec 8-9, 2010 (Wed-Thur)	Dec 10, 2010 (Fri)

2011	2011	2011

Feb 14 - 15, 2011 (Mon-Tue)	Feb 16-17, 2011 (Wed-Thur)	Feb 18, 2011 (Fri)
March 28-29, 2011 (Mon-Tue)	March 30-31, 2011 (Wed-Thur)	April 1, 2011 (Fri)


*2008 NEC Book and Calculator are required for all courses. UNEC books are optional	*2008 NEC, Mike Holt's 2008 Exam Prep book ($60) and Calculator required	*2008 NEC, Mike Holt's 2008 Exam Prep book ($60) and Calculator required	Meals are not furnished
Early pay discounts for payment at least 14 days before class.	First 4-day pricing: $505 before early registration discount Plus books	5-day pricing: $665 before early registration discount Plus books	Days 3 - 5 pricing: $455 before early registration discount Plus books

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Quick Link to:

Comprehensive Exam Prep Course Schedule and Guide

Comprehensive Master/Contractor Exam Prep course Registration

Comprehensive Journeyman Exam Prep Course Registration

Master/Contractor 3-day Registration

16 hour Code Calculations for Exam Prep for Journeyman or Master/Contractor

Advanced Commercial Calculations

To register for the 5 Day Master/Contractor Comprehensive Exam Prep Class, please fill out the following form completely.

To register more than one person on the same credit card, just fill out this form for each person, put in the shopping cart and check out when all names are in the shopping cart.

This includes the Understanding the National Electrical Code two day pre-session, the NEC Calculations two day class, and the Master's Commercial Calculations one day class. The full five days are highly recommended for Master/Contractor preparation for the student who has not completed a formal training program, or it has been a long time ago. This is a great step towards your exam preparation that includes the pre-session Code review class.

Register for the Five Day, Master/Contractor Comprehensive Exam Prep Course:

Check here if registering less than 14 days advance, +$30
Mike Holt's Exam Prep book is Required for this class
Check here to order Mike Holt Exam Prep Book for $63.60 including tax
Check if you would like the book mailed out in advance at $7.50

E-mail address:
First Name:
Last Name:
License Number & State:

You will need a 2008 National Electrical Code book and a calculator. If you need to purchase a 2008 code book, you can do that on this site also. Note: books ordered for a class in a SD location are subject to sales tax. If you are not coming to a class, you can order this book mailed to you by going to the National Electrical Code and Code study books page in order to select the proper tax and shipping options.

Note: Books picked up at a South Dakota class are subject to sales tax.

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To register for the 4 Day Journeyman Comprehensive Exam Prep Class, please fill out the following form completely.

To register more than one person on the same credit card, just fill out this form for each person, put in the shopping cart and check out when all names are in the shopping cart.

This includes the Understanding the National Electrical Code two day pre-session and the NEC Calculations two day class. The four day class is highly recommended for Journeyman preparation for the student who has not completed a formal training program, or it has been a long time ago. This is a great step towards your exam preparation that includes the pre-session Code review class.

Register for the Four Day, Journeyman Comprehensive Exam Prep Course:

Check here if registering less than 14 days advance, +$20
Mike Holt's Exam Prep book is Required for this class
Check here to order Mike Holt Exam Prep Book for $63.60 including tax
Check if you would like the book mailed out in advance at $7.50

E-mail address:
First Name:
Last Name:
License Number & State:

Note: Books picked up at a South Dakota class are subject to sales tax.

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To register for the 3 Day Master/Contractor Exam Prep Class, please fill out the following form completely.

To register more than one person on the same credit card, just fill out this form for each person, put in the shopping cart and check out when all names are in the shopping cart.

This is our traditional two day Code Calculations class that is essential for either Journeyman or Master/Contractor exam preparation, plus the third day of Commercial Calculations for the Master/Contractor exam. This class covers the difficult calculations that are not easily studied on you own. In these three days, we can not cover much in the way of NEC nuts-and-bolts type topics, so if you need a good review of the Code, we highly recommend that you include the two day pre-session Understanding the National Electrical Code in your registration.

Register for the Three Day, Master/Contractor Calculations plus Commercial Calculations:

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First Name:
Last Name:
License Number & State:

Note: Books picked up at a South Dakota class are subject to sales tax.

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Our Guarantee: " I am so sure that this class will help you prepare for your exam, that if you do not pass your electrical exam after taking this class, you can retake the class for half price!"

To register for the 16 hour Exam Prep Class, please fill out the following form completely.

To register more than one person on the same credit card, just fill out this form for each person, put in the shopping cart and check out when all names are in the shopping cart.

This is our traditional two day Code Calculations class that is essential for either Journeyman or Master/Contractor exam preparation. This class covers the difficult calculations that are not easily studied on you own. In the two day class, we can not cover much in the way of NEC nuts-and-bolts type topics, so if you need a good review of the Code, we highly recommend that you include the two day pre-session Understanding the National Electrical Code in your registration.

Check here if registering less than 14 days advance, +$10
Mike Holt's Exam Prep book is Required for this class
Check here to order Mike Holt Exam Prep Book for $63.60 including tax
Check if you would like the book mailed out in advance at $7.50

E-mail address:
First Name:
Last Name:
License Number & State:

Note: Books picked up at a South Dakota class are subject to sales tax.

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To register for the Advanced Master's/Contractor's Commercial Calculations One Day Class, please fill out the following form completely.

Prerequisite: You must have taken the 16 hour Exam Prep Code Calculations Class within the last 6 months. Mike Holt's Exam Prep book is required for this class.

This course will emphasize commercial calculations and other advanced topics that could not be included within the time-frame of the 16 hour Exam Prep Code Calculations Class.

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First Name:
Last Name:
License Number & State:

Note: Books picked up at a South Dakota class are subject to sales tax.

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If for any reason you are unable to travel to one of our seminars, you can start your study with the book that we have modeled our Exam Preparation course after:

2008 Electrician's Exam Preparation book by Mike Holt

I have used the last four editions of Mike Holt's Electrical Exam Preparation book. This is the 2008 version, which has been updated to coincide with the 2008 National Electrical Code. Mike Holt does a great job of keeping his books current and up to date. You can count on this book to deliver the information that you will need to take any level of licensing exam based on the National Electrical Code (NEC).

This book begins with a review of electrician's math and electrical theory and lays the groundwork to understand the NEC requirements for our electrical installations. A review of this nature is very essential before we begin the study of more in-depth calculations in the NEC. Throughout this book, code questions are intermingled with examples and illustrations. More than 2400 problems and questions will help you to review the NEC, and the answer key is included, so you can check yourself and keep on track with your studies.

Printed in full color, the 2008 Exam Prep book covers Theory, Code, and Calculations in great detail. Clear colorful graphics guide you step-by-step through all the material you’ll need to pass your exam the first time. This book contains hundreds of illustrations, examples, and practice questions covering all of these subjects including 36 practice quizzes. This book is intended to be used with the 2008 National Electrical Code.

Product Code: 08EXB

Price: $60.00 each

Exam Prep book contents includes: Raceway and Box Sizing Calculations, Conductor Sizing and Protection, Motor Calculations, Voltage-Drop, Dwelling Unit Calculations, Multifamily Dwelling Calculations, Commercial Calculations, Delta/Delta and Delta/Wye Transformers (see full Table of Contents at link below)

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If you are not able to take the class at this time, you can order the book here:

Note: books ordered online may show a shipping amount, if you wish to pick them up at class, please note that in the comments box when you check out, and we will have the shipping charges deleted.

Understanding NEC Vol 1 contents:

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Mike Holt also has available complete Journeyman Exam Prep Programs (books/videos) and Master/Contractor Exam Prep Programs (books / videos) which include books and videos to help you study the NEC. I was able to participate in the filming of Mike Holt's Electrical Code Calculations (books / videos/dvd) videos which are included in both the Journeyman Exam Prep Programs (books/videos) and the Master/Contractor Exam Prep Programs (books / videos) and can be purchased separately as a Code Calculations (books / videos/dvd) package also.

Another recommended book is Mike Holt's Understanding the National Electrical Code for a good section by section study of the NEC Volume 1 covers chapter 1 - 4 of the NEC and Volume 2 covers chapter 5 - 8 of the NEC.

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Register here to re-take this class under our guarantee if you have taken it in the last 6 months and have failed a state exam after taking the class:

Enrollments under this guarantee are subject to our verification.

Retake Electrician's Exam Prep 2-day Seminar
Price for SD and WY locations: $148.00 retake WITHOUT Holt's Electrical Exam Prep book
Mike Holt's Exam Prep book is REQUIRED to take this class

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Retake Electrician's Exam Prep 1-day Master Calculations Seminar
Price for SD and WY locations: $80.00 retake WITHOUT Holt's Electrical Exam Prep book
Mike Holt's Exam Prep book is REQUIRED to take this class

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Mike Holt's Exam Prep book is Required for this class

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This page includes information about our live exam prep classes. If you are unable to join us for a live class, check out one of the following exam preparation packages for both Journeyman and Master exams.

For the complete package, including video tapes and books, check out the comprehensive exam preparation packages that we have available from Mike Holt.

Journeyman Exam Prep Programs (books/videos) include videos and study books.

Master/Contractor Exam Prep Programs (books / videos) include videos and study books.

Receive Schedule and updates by email: Go to our Schedule page and sign up to receive occasional email updates to our schedule.

Our other live seminars include:

NEC Code Update Class

Understanding the National Electrical Code (NEC) Live Seminars

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A word about sales tax:

In South Dakota, continuing education classes taken to meet licensing requirements are exempt from SD sales tax. So if you register for this class, there will be no sales tax included. If you purchase books to be shipped to a South Dakota address, SD sales tax will be charged.

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