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Journeyman Courses in Home Study
Continuing Education
Exam Preparation Courses
Continuing Education
2008 NEC Changes & Grounding vs. Bonding Home Study (DVD based) Course (32 hour course)
32-hour Multi-Media Home Study Course
2008 NEC Changes & Grounding vs. Bonding Home Study Course (32 hour course)
GET YOUR 32 HOURS OF CONTINUING EDUCATION TO RENEW YOUR CERTIFICATION, SIGN UP TODAY!!
Save time and money in commuting costs! Sign up for the “2008 NEC Changes & Grounding vs. Bonding Home Study” course. No matter where you live you can take this 32-hour course from the comfort of your own home or office.
The courses are DVD-based self-paced instruction programs. For students who do not like to read extensively, the DVD programs are ideal since they include audio and video instruction. The DVDs feature a classroom setting and or panel discussions and follow along with the textbooks. After watching the DVDs and reading the textbooks, students are tested with final exams and must pass with an average score of 70% or better in order to receive credit for their CE hours.
This 32-hour course is based on Mike Holt’s “Illustrated Guide - Changes to the NEC 2008” and “Understanding the NEC Requirements for Grounding versus Bonding” textbooks, which are loaded with colorful illustrations and graphics.
2008 Code Changes program highlights the most important changes students need to know for the new Code Cycle.
Part 1 covers Articles 100 to 376. Subjects include:
- Wiring Methods and Materials
Part 2 covers Articles 404 to 830 and includes the following important topics:
- Equipment for General Use
Grounding versus Bonding program gives students an excellent working knowledge of Article 250 of the National Electrical Code. You learn the purpose of grounding - its operation and its impact on electromagnetic fields, system grounding vs. circuit grounding, location of grounding connection, enclosure grounding and much more. Electrical Theory has been applied to this “difficult to understand” Article, making the concepts easier to understand. Additionally, the graphics are color-coded so you can easily differentiate between grounding and bonding. Subjects include:
- Circuit and System Grounding
- Grounding Electrode System and Grounding Electrode Conductor
- Methods of Equipment Grounding
- Grounding of Systems and Circuits
Tuition for the course includes “Mike Holt’s Illustrated Guide - Changes to the NEC 2008” and “Understanding the NEC Requirements for Grounding versus Bonding” textbooks.
WECA highly recommends that you purchase a copy of the 2008 NEC when taking this course.
To receive credit for this course you must:
- Complete this course within 90 days.
- Complete the entire course which includes 2008 NEC Changes Part 1 & Part 2 Exams and Grounding vs. Bonding Exam. No partial credit will be given.
- Mail, email, fax or hand deliver your bubble sheet to WECA for grading. WECA will score the exams within 24 hours.
- Attain an overall average grade of at least 70%.
The course tuition is not refundable or transferable.
- Total class hours available: 32
- Standard Tuition Fee: $300 per person
Please be advised: Course materials are mailed by USPS priority mail.
Alternating Current, Motors, Generators & Transformers Home Study (DVD Based) Course (8 hour course)
8-hour Multi-Media Home Study Course
Alternating Current, Motors, Generators & Transformers Home Study Course (8 hour course)
Save time and money in commuting costs! Sign up for the “Alternating Current, Motors, Generators & Transformers Home Study” course. No matter where you live you can take this course from the comfort of your own home or office.
This course is DVD-based self-paced instruction program. For students who do not like to read extensively, the DVD programs are ideal since they include audio and video instruction. The DVDs feature a classroom setting and or panel discussions and follow along with the textbook. After watching the DVDs and reading the textbook, students are tested with a final exam and must pass with an average score of 70% or better in order to receive credit.
This 8-hour course is based on Mike Holt’s “Illustrated Guide to Alternating Current, Motors, Generators & Transformers” textbook, which is loaded with colorful illustrations and graphics.
Alternating Current, Motors, Generators & Transformers teaches students everything they need to know about how electricity behaves. Starting from the basic scientific principles, it covers the following information and related skills:
- Power Factor and Efficiency
Tuition for the course includes “Mike Holt’s Illustrated Guide to Alternating Current, Motors, Generators & Transformers” textbook and DVD.
To receive credit for this course you must:
- Complete this course within 90 days.
- Complete the Exam. No partial credit will be given.
- Mail, email, fax or hand deliver your bubble sheet to WECA for grading. WECA will process the exams within 24 hours.
- Attain an overall average grade of at least 70%.
The course tuition is not refundable or transferable.
- Total class hours available: 8
- Standard Tuition Fee: $109 per person
It is recommended that you take this course along with Electrical Fundamentals and Basic Electricity and Electrical Circuits Systems and Protection in the following order because it builds on skills developed from the first two courses:
1. Electrical Fundamentals and Basic Electricity
2. Electrical Circuits Systems and Protection
3. Alternating Current Motors Generators and Transformers
Please note that this subject is also taught in the Basic Electrical Theory 24 hour course
Please be advised: Course materials are mailed by USPS priority mail.
Basic Electrical Theory Home Study (DVD based) Course (24 hour course)
24-hour Multi-Media Home Study Course
Basic Electrical Theory Home Study Course (24 hour course)
Save time and money in commuting costs! Sign up for the “Basic Electrical Theory Home Study” course. No matter where you live you can take this course from the comfort of your own home or office.
This course is DVD-based self-paced instruction program. For students who do not like to read extensively, the DVD programs are ideal since they include audio and video instruction. The DVDs feature a classroom setting and or panel discussions and follow along with the textbook. After watching the DVDs and reading the textbook, students are tested with a final exam and must pass with an average score of 70% or better in order to receive credit.
This 24-hour course is based on Mike Holt’s “Illustrated Guide to Basic Electrical Theory” textbook, which is loaded with colorful illustrations and graphics.
Basic Electrical Theory teaches students everything they need to know about how electricity behaves. Starting from the basic scientific principles, it covers the following topics and related skills:
- Magnetism and Electromagnetism
- Practical Applications of Electricity (Wiring Systems and Equipment)
- National Electrical Code Rules
Tuition for the course includes “Mike Holt’s Illustrated Guide to Basic Electrical Theory” textbook and DVDs.
To receive credit for this course you must:
- Complete this course within 90 days.
- Complete the Exam. No partial credit will be given.
- Mail, email, fax or hand deliver your bubble sheet to WECA for grading. WECA will score the exam within 24 hours.
- Attain an overall average grade of at least 70%.
The course tuition is not refundable or transferable.
- Total class hours available: 24
- Standard Tuition Fee: $295 per person
This course consists of the following subjects and can be taken in 8 hour increments by signing up for:
- Electrical Fundamentals and Basic Electricity
- Electrical Circuits Systems and Protection
- Alternating Current Motors Generators and Transformers
Please be advised: Course materials are mailed by USPS priority mail.
Electrical Circuits, Systems and Protection Home Study (DVD Based) Course (8 hour course)
8-hour Multi-Media Home Study Course
Electrical Circuits, Systems and Protection Home Study Course (8 hour course)
Save time and money in commuting costs! Sign up for the “Electrical Circuits, Systems and Protection Home Study” course. No matter where you live you can take this course from the comfort of your own home or office.
This course is DVD-based self-paced instruction program. For students who do not like to read extensively, the DVD programs are ideal since they include audio and video instruction. The DVDs feature a classroom setting and or panel discussions and follow along with the textbook. After watching the DVDs and reading the textbook, students are tested with a final exam and must pass with an average score of 70% or better in order to receive credit.
This 8-hour course is based on Mike Holt’s “Illustrated Guide to Electrical Circuits, Systems and Protection” textbook, which is loaded with colorful illustrations and graphics.
Electrical Circuits, Systems and Protection teaches students everything they need to know about how electricity behaves. Starting from the basic scientific principles, it explains the following systems, circuits, and devices:
Tuition for the course includes “Mike Holt’s Illustrated Guide to Electrical Circuits, Systems and Protection” textbook and DVD.
To receive credit for this course you must:
- Complete this course within 90 days.
- Complete the Exam. No partial credit will be given.
- Mail, email, fax or hand deliver your bubble sheet to WECA for grading. WECA will score the exam within 24 hours.
- Attain an overall average grade of at least 70%.
The course tuition is not refundable or transferable.
- Total class hours available: 8
- Standard Tuition Fee: $109 per person
Because this course builds on skills developed from Electrical Fundamentals and Basic Electricity, it is recommended that you take this course with Alternating Current Motors Generators and Transformers in the following order:
1. Electrical Fundamentals and Basic Electricity
2. Electrical Circuits Systems and Protection
3. Alternating Current Motors Generators and Transformers
Please note that this subject is also taught in the Basic Electrical Theory 24 hour course
Please be advised: Course materials are mailed by USPS priority mail.
Electrical Fundamentals & Basic Electricity Home Study (DVD Based) Course (8 hour course)
8-hour Multi-Media Home Study Course
Electrical Fundamentals & Basic Electricity Home Study Course (8 hour course)
Save time and money in commuting costs! Sign up for the “Electrical Fundamentals & Basic Electricity Home Study” course. No matter where you live you can take this course from the comfort of your own home or office.
This course is DVD-based self-paced instruction program. For students who do not like to read extensively, the DVD programs are ideal since they include audio and video instruction. The DVDs feature a classroom setting and or panel discussions and follow along with the textbook. After watching the DVDs and reading the textbook, students are tested with a final exam and must pass with an average score of 70% or better in order to receive credit.
This 8-hour course is based on Mike Holt’s “Illustrated Guide to Electrical Fundamentals & Basic Electricity” textbook, which is loaded with colorful illustrations and graphics.
Electrical Fundamentals & Basic Electricity teaches students everything they need to know about how electricity behaves. Starting from the basic scientific principles, it covers the following topics and related skills:
Tuition for the course includes “Mike Holt’s Illustrated Guide to Basic Electrical Theory” textbook and DVD.
To receive credit for this course you must:
- Complete this course within 90 days.
- Complete the Exam. No partial credit will be given.
- Mail, email, fax or hand deliver your bubble sheet to WECA for grading. WECA will score the exam within 24 hours.
- Attain an overall average grade of at least 70%.
The course tuition is not refundable or transferable.
- Total class hours available: 8
- Standard Tuition Fee: $109 per person
Because this course helps build skills you will need for Electrical Circuits Systems and Protection and Alternating Current Motors Generators and Transformers, it is recommended that you take all three courses in the following order:
1. Electrical Fundamentals and Basic Electricity
2. Electrical Circuits Systems and Protection
3. Alternating Current Motors Generators and Transformers
Please note that this subject is also taught in the Basic Electrical Theory 24 hour course
Please be advised: Course materials are mailed by USPS priority mail.
Limited Energy and Communication Systems Home Study (DVD Based) Course (8 hour course)
8-hour Multi-Media Home Study Course
Limited Energy and Communication Systems Home Study Course (8 hour course)
Save time and money in commuting costs! Sign up for the “Limited Energy and Communication Systems Home Study” course. No matter where you live you can take this course from the comfort of your own home or office.
This course is DVD-based self-paced instruction program. For students who do not like to read extensively, the DVD programs are ideal since they include audio and video instruction. The DVDs feature a classroom setting and or panel discussions and follow along with the textbook. After watching the DVDs and reading the textbook, students are tested with a final exam and must pass with an average score of 70% or better in order to receive credit.
This 8-hour course is based on Mike Holt’s “Understanding the NEC Requirements for Limited Energy and Communication Systems” textbook, which is loaded with colorful illustrations and graphics.
Limited Energy and Communication Systems starts with the basic scientific principles of electricity and explains the following low voltage systems, circuits, and devices:
- Requirements for Electrical Installations
- Wiring Methods and Materials
- Outlet, Device, Pull and Junction Boxes
- IMC, RMC, FMC, LFMC, OVC, LFNC Conduit
- Audio Signal Processing, Amplification and Reproduction Equipment
- Information Technology Equipment
- Remote Control, Signaling and Power-Limited Circuits
- Optical Fiber Cables and Raceways
- Radio and Television Equipment
- Community Antenna Television (CATV) and Radio Distribution Systems
WECA highly recommends that you purchase a copy of the 2008 NEC (National Electrical Code) book when taking this course.
Tuition for the course includes “Mike Holt’s Understanding the NEC Requirements for Limited Energy and Communication Systems” textbook and DVD.
To receive credit for this course you must:
- Complete this course within 90 days.
- Complete the Exam. No partial credit will be given.
- Mail, email, fax or hand deliver your bubble sheet to WECA for grading. WECA will score the exam within 24 hours.
- Attain an overall average grade of at least 70%.
The course tuition is not refundable or transferable.
- Total class hours available: 8
- Standard Tuition Fee: $149 per person
Please be advised: Course materials are mailed by USPS priority mail.
Understanding NEC Requirements for Solar Photovoltaic Systems Home Study (DVD Based) Course (16 hour course)
16-hour Multi-Media Home Study Course
Understanding NEC Requirements for Solar Photovoltaic Systems Home Study Course (16 hour course)
This course is recommended for certified Journeymen who want to earn CEUs to maintain their journeyman certification, or for ETs who have completed Get Wired! 100, 200, and 300 series. This course is NOT recommended for ETs who have not taken the first three years of Get Wired! courses.
Save time and money in commuting costs! Sign up for the “Understanding NEC Requirements for Solar Photovoltaic Systems Home Study” course. No matter where you live you can take this course from the comfort of your own home or office.
This 16-hour course is based on Mike Holt’s “Illustrated Guide to Understanding NEC Requirements for Solar Photovoltaic Systems, based on the 2011 NEC” textbook and DVDs. Mike Holt’s presentation style is informative, practical, useful, informal, and applicable. The textbook contains hundreds of full-color illustrations to help the student see the safety requirements of the National Electrical Code in practical use, as they apply to today’s electrical installations. Students are tested with a final exam and must pass with an average score of 70% or better in order to receive credit.
Understanding NEC Requirements for Solar Photovoltaic Systems Home Study Course addresses possible conflicts or confusing NEC requirements, tips on proper electrical installations, and warnings of dangers related to improper electrical installations. Mike can’t eliminate confusing, conflicting, or controversial Code requirements, but he puts them into sharper focus to help the student understand their intended purposes. In addition to covering Article 690 of the 2011 NEC, Mike covers the installation of electric power production sources operating in parallel with a primary source(s) of electricity. The student will learn how to cross reference the code requirements to understand how they relate to one another.
All topics are covered in relation to the 2011 Edition of the National Electric Code requirements.
Tuition for the course includes “Mike Holt’s Illustrated Guide to Understanding NEC Requirements for Solar Photovoltaic Systems, based on the 2011 NEC” textbook and DVDs.
WECA highly recommends that you purchase a copy of the 2011 NEC when taking this course. The ISBN # is 978-0877659143
To receive credit for this course you must:
- Complete this course within 90 days.
- Complete the Exam. No partial credit will be given.
- Mail, email, fax or hand deliver your bubble sheet to WECA for grading. WECA will score the exam within 24 hours.
- Attain an overall average grade of at least 70%.
The course tuition is not refundable or transferable.
- Total class hours available: 16
- Standard Tuition Fee: $198 per person
Please be advised: Course materials are mailed by USPS priority mail.
Wiring Methods – Article 300 to 392 (2008 Edition) Home Study (DVD Based) Course (8 hour course)
8-hour Multi-Media Home Study Course
Wiring Methods – Article 300 to 392 (2008 Edition) Home Study Course (8 hour course)
Save time and money in commuting costs! Sign up for the “Wiring Methods – Article 300 to 392 (2008 Edition) Home Study” course. No matter where you live you can take this course from the comfort of your own home or office.
This course is DVD-based self-paced instruction program. For students who do not like to read extensively, the DVD programs are ideal since they include audio and video instruction. The DVDs feature a classroom setting and or panel discussions and follow along with the textbook. After watching the DVDs and reading the textbook, students are tested with a final exam and must pass with an average score of 70% or better in order to receive credit.
This 8-hour course is based on Mike Holt’s “Illustrated Guide to Wiring Methods – Article 300 to 392 (2008 Edition)” textbook, which is loaded with colorful illustrations and graphics.
Wiring Methods – Article 300 to 392 (2008 Edition) teaches students everything they need to know about how electricity behaves. Starting from the basic scientific principles, it covers the following topics and devices:
- Conductors for General Wiring
- Cabinets, Cutout Boxes, and Meter Socket Enclosures
- Outlet, Device, Pull, and Junction Boxes
- Metal-Clad Cable (Type MC)
- Nonmetallic-Sheathed Cable (Types NM and NMC)
- Service-Entrance Cable (Types SE and USE)
- Underground Feeder and Branch-Circuit Cable (Type UF)
- Intermediate Metal Conduit (Type IMC)
- Rigid Metal Conduit (Type RMC)
- Flexible Metal Conduit (Type FMC)
- Liquidtight Flexible Metal Conduit (Type LFMC)
- Rigid Polyvinyl Chloride Conduit (Type PVC)
- Liquidtight Flexible Nonmetallic Conduit (Type LFNC)
- Electrical Metallic Tubing (Type EMT)
- Electrical Nonmetallic Tubing (Type ENT)
WECA highly recommends that you purchase a copy of the 2008 NEC (National Electrical Code) book when taking this course.
Tuition for the course includes “Mike Holt’s Illustrated Guide to Wiring Methods – Article 300 to 392 (2008 Edition)” textbook and DVD.
To receive credit for this course you must:
- Complete this course within 90 days.
- Complete the Exam. No partial credit will be given.
- Mail, email, fax or hand deliver your bubble sheet to WECA for grading. WECA will score the exam within 24 hours.
- Attain an overall average grade of at least 70%.
The course tuition is not refundable or transferable.
- Total class hours available: 8
- Standard Tuition Fee: $198 per person
Please be advised: Course materials are mailed by USPS priority mail.
Exam Preparation Courses
2008 Exam Preparation Home Study Course (56 hour course)
56-hour Multi-Media Home Study Course
2008 Exam Preparation Home Study Course (56 hour course)
PREPARE FOR THE CALIFORNIA STATE EXAM AT YOUR PACE, SIGN UP TODAY!!
Save time and money in commuting costs! Sign up for the “2008 Exam Preparation Home Study” course. No matter where you live you can take this 56-hour course from the comfort of your own home or office.
This course is DVD-based self-paced instruction programs. When you are looking to pass an exam and you want to study at your own pace, then you can't beat this Exam Preparation Library. Mike Holt, NEC expert, and one of the top Electrical Instructors in the United States walks you through the 2008 Code, and gives you in-depth training on all the Calculations that you will need to pass your exam.
This 56-hour course is based on Mike Holt’s “Illustrated Guide to NEC Exam Preparation, 2008 Edition” and “Illustrated Guide to Changes to the NEC 2008” textbooks, which are loaded with colorful illustrations and graphics.
Included in the course is Mike Holt's best-selling full-color Exam Preparation textbook that will give you a review on Theory, in-depth coverage for your Calculations as well as over 1,100 Code questions. You will also receive Mike's 2008 Changes to the NEC textbook and DVDs to give you the information you need to know on the most important 2008 changes. The full course includes:
- Mike Holt's Illustrated Guide to NEC Exam Preparation Textbook
- Mike Holt's Illustrated Guide to Changes to the NEC 2008 Textbook
- Mike Holt’s Guide to Raceway and Box Calculations 2008 Edition DVD
- Mike Holt’s Guide to Conductor Sizing and Protection 2008 Edition DVD
- Mike Holt’s Guide to Motor and Air-Conditioning Calculations 2008 Edition DVD
- Mike Holt’s Guide to Voltage Drop Calculations 2008 Edition DVD
- Mike Holt’s Guide to Dwelling-Unit Calculations 2008 Edition DVD
- Mike Holt’s Guide to Changes to the NEC 2008 - Code Changes Part 1 DVD and Mike Holt’s Guide to Changes to the NEC 2008 - Code Changes Part 2 DVD
Quizzes within this package are treated as learning tools and include the answer keys and guidance on where to find the correct information in the code book. Ideally you will complete each quiz and then correct the quizzes and learn from the questions that are incorrect.
WECA highly recommends that you purchase a copy of the 2008 NEC when taking this course.
To receive credit for this course you must:
- Complete this course within 90 days.
- Complete the assigned exams in the 2008 Exam Preparation book and the Illustrated Guide to Changes to the NEC 2008 book. No partial credit will be given.
- Mail, email, fax or hand deliver the required exams to WECA. WECA will process the exams within 24 to 48 hours.
The course tuition is not refundable or transferable.
- Total class hours available: 56
- Standard Tuition Fee: $495 per person
Please be advised: Course materials are mailed by USPS priority mail.
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