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

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

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.

Comments From Students

"... your class was excellent. A must for all people preparing for the exam."

- John Stanley, Douglas WY

(John took our exam prep class in January of 2000 and passed the Wyoming Journeyman exam 2 weeks later).

"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 Bills, Rapid City, SD.

"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

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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 this 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 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.

Our 16 hour class has been very successful for both Journeyman and Master's level exam preparation. We will occasionally be offering an additional one day Advanced Commercial Calculations class for Master's level preparation to help with some of the more advanced commercial calculations.

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.

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).

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 and Wyoming, and many other states that accept those pre-approvals. So if you need code continuing credit hours, this class will provide 16 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!

The next exam prep class is:



Sioux Falls, SD	Holiday Inn City Centre 605-339-2000	June 8 - 9, 2007 Fri - Sat
Rapid City, SD	Rushmore Plaza Holiday Inn 605-348-4000	July 13 - 14, 2007 Fri - Sat
Rapid City, SD	AETech Office 18 E New York St, Rapid CIty	Sept. 21 - 22, 2007 Fri - Sat
Rapid City, SD	AETech Office 18 E New York St, Rapid CIty	Nov 9 - 10, 2007 Fri - Sat
Rapid City, SD	AETech Office 18 E New York St, Rapid CIty	Dec 20 - 21, 2007 Thur - Fri
Rapid City, SD	AETech Office 18 E New York St, Rapid CIty	Feb 14 - 15, 2008 Thur-Fri
Rapid City, SD	AETech Office 18 E New York St, Rapid CIty	March 27 - 28, 2008 Thur - Fri-Class Full - Closed for Registration
Rapid City, SD	AETech Office 18 E New York St, Rapid City	April 3 - 4, 2008 Thurs - Fri
Rapid City, SD	AETech Office 18 E New York St, Rapid CIty	May 1 - 2, 2008 Thur - Fri
Rapid City, SD	AETech Office 18 E New York St, Rapid CIty	June 20 - 21, 2008 Fri - Sat
Rapid City, SD	AETech Office 18 E New York St, Rapid CIty	July 17 - 18, 2008 Thur-Fri This class is full, call for details
Rapid City, SD	Master/Contractor with Commercial Calculations	July 17 - 18 - 19, 2008
Rapid City, SD	AETech Office 18 E New York St, Rapid CIty	Aug 14 - 15, 2008
Rapid City, SD	AETech Office 18 E New York St, Rapid CIty	Sept 11 - 12, 2008
Rapid City, SD	AETech Office 18 E New York St, Rapid CIty	Oct 9 - 10, 2008
Rapid City, SD	Master/Contractor with Commercial Calculations	Oct 9 - 10 - 11, 2008
Rapid City, SD	AETech Office 18 E New York St, Rapid CIty	Nov 6 - 7, 2008
Rapid City, SD	AETech Office 18 E New York St, Rapid CIty	Dec 4 - 5, 2008

For Advanced Master's/Contractor's Commercial Calculations Classes, Click Here

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 shoppping cart and check out when all names are in the shopping cart.

Enroll in Electrician's Exam Prep Seminar
Price for SD and WY locations: $295.00 WITHOUT Holt's Electrical Exam Prep book
Discount: early registration at least 14 days before class is $275.00 WITHOUT BOOK
Mike Holt's Exam Prep book is REQUIRED to take this class

Be sure to complete all information and click on the Pre-register button.

Select the date and class participant to enroll:

Check here if registering less than 14 days advance, +$20
Mike Holt's Exam Prep book is Required for this class
The following list of books can be included with the class registration:
Check here to order Mike Holt's Exam Prep book at the door for $60
Check here to order softcover 2008 NEC Code book for $75.00
Check here to order Looseleaf 2008 NEC Code book for $85.00
Check here to order 2008 NEC Handbook for $130.00
Check here to order 2008 NEC Tabs for $12.00
Check here to have books mailed out for $7.50

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

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.

Enroll in Master Exam Prep Commercial Calculations Seminar
Price for SD and WY locations: $160.00 WITHOUT Holt's Electrical Exam Prep book
Discount: early registration at least 14 days before class is $150.00 WITHOUT BOOK
Mike Holt's Exam Prep book is REQUIRED to take this class

Be sure to complete all information and click on the Pre-register button.

Select the date and class participant to enroll:

Check here if registering less than 14 days advance, +$10
Mike Holt's Exam Prep book is Required for this class
The following list of books can be included with the class registration:
Check here to order Mike Holt's Exam Prep book at the door for $60
Check here to order softcover 2005 NEC Code book for $75.00
Check here to order Looseleaf 2005 NEC Code book for $85.00
Check here to order 2005 NEC Handbook for $130.00
Check here to order 2005 NEC Tabs for $12.00
Check here to have books mailed out for $7.50

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

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

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

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 NEC chapters 1 - 4 and Volume 2 covers chapters 5 - 8 of the NEC.

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 2005 NEC. I was able to participate in the filming of Mike Holt's 2005 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.

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 Seminar
Price for SD and WY locations: $148.00 retake WITHOUT Holt's Electrical Exam Prep book
Discount: early registration at least 14 days before class is $138.00 retake WITHOUT BOOK
Mike Holt's Exam Prep book is REQUIRED to take this class

Be sure to complete all information and click on the Pre-register button.

Select the date and class participant to enroll:

Check here if registering less than 14 days advance, +$10
When registering for the full Exam Prep class, the Mike Holt Exam Prep (normally $60) is available at a discount:
Mike Holt's Exam Prep book is Required for this class
The following list of books can be included with the class registration:
Check here to order Mike Holt's Exam Prep book at the door for $60
Check here to order softcover 2005 NEC Code book for $75.00
Check here to order Looseleaf 2005 NEC Code book for $85.00
Check here to order 2005 NEC Handbook for $130
Check here to order 2005 NEC Tabs for $12
Check here to have books mailed out for $7.50

E-mail address:
First Name:
Last Name:
License Number & State:
Date of class previously taken:
Test failed state and date:

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.

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Our other live seminars include:

2008 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 on any other page of this site to be shipped to a South Dakota address, SD sales tax will be charged.

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