2005 NEC sieminar?

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I have some questions for anyone willing to give their opinion. I have a chance to go to a seminar on 2005 NEC, and work will reimburse the cost of the course as long as I get certificate. Unfortunately as an industrial electrician I do not get to use the NEC as much as I would like. So my use for it is limited, and my experience with it is mostly self taught. Also I am going to take an NEC course some time in the near future at IVY TECH.

So my questions go like this has any one been to one of these two day seminars? Is it worth it or should I just take the IVY TECH course? Also how hard is it to pass these seminars? Since I have only self taught if I put forth my best effort will I be able to keep up, or is it only for people already trained. The seminar counts as 1.5 American Traico CEU?s since I am industrial electrician these do not count at my work place, but can the benefit me in any other way?

Any input helpful and appreciated
 
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Originally posted by electricaldoc:
has any one been to one of these two day seminars?

I've been to a bunch of 2-day seminars. There are some good ones in Atlantic City.

Is it worth it or should I just take the IVY TECH course?

IMO, it's always worth it. I'm sure you'd learn something.

Also how hard is it to pass these seminars?

I've never been graded on a seminar. You show up, listen, do the work, receive credit for the hours. It doesn't matter if you don't know the answers on a test, you're there to learn.
But I don't know which exact course you are talking about, so it is always best to check.

Since I have only self taught if I put forth my best effort will I be able to keep up, or is it only for people already trained.

IMO, you will be fine.
An NEC seminar is going to teach you fundamentals of CODE. Not how to install a system. It's going to teach you the why's not the how-to's.

The seminar counts as 1.5 American Traico CEU?s since I am industrial electrician these do not count at my work place, but can the benefit me in any other way? \

It must count for something at your work as the company is willing to reimburse you the cost. Could it affect any future salary increase?
You will take something from a seminar, meet new people, and maybe open new doors.
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Stop me if Im wrong, but the seminars I've been to were just that. Seminars. They were not instructional, but informational. I did not have to take test. I had to listen and absorb the information. I would think that If you took part in any continuing education seminars you would have to be tested only on the info presented at the time, if tested at all. I would thing If they are going to test you, it would be a test that is equal for all levels of experience or knowledge.
 
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Originally posted by dillon3c:
Don't pass up "any" opportunities,that you company is willing to invest in your future.You'll be better off in the longrun,and will do just fine,as Luke said.When all it requires is some of your personal time and you gain the knowlege,what could possibly be the negative....
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I have been to many NEC seminars. Generally it is when there has been a Code upgrade, such as from 2002 to 2005.
I have attended the NFPA seminars, which I think are great, and also Mike Holt's seminars.
The other good aspect is, that you get to meet other electricians in the industry that you can talk to via Email or phone after the seminar.
Before I retired and worked for DuPont, I would attend at least two to three seminars per code change.
 
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I go to between 8 and 10 seminars per year on average. This includes a few online courses. Most are similar to this Forum. Spend 8 hours one day here readig posts, submitting posts, interacting with other members, all while taking notes and adding information to the margins of your NEC, and you will get the basic idea of what a seminar is like. There are lots of varying opinions and conflicting interpretations. Some things are cut and dry. The only way you will ever get a complete understanding of the NEC and other electrical standards is by comprehensive education and training. If you are beyond the apprenticeship level, this Forum and seminars are the way to go.
 
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Thanks all of you. you have been very helpful, and am inpressed. I am now enrolled to go and have put in for vacation for that week.
This sit e is great.
 
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