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Continuing Education Course for Connecticut Electricians (4-hr)

The 2025 Connecticut Four-Hour Electrician’s Continuing Education Course is an essential program for electricians looking to maintain their licenses and stay up to date on the latest changes to the National Electrical Code (NEC).

This course meets the requirements set by the Connecticut Commissioner and is specifically designed for electricians holding the following licenses:

• E-1
• E-2
• E-4
• E-5
• E-9

Why This Matters for Supervisors and Managers

If you manage electricians or oversee training programs, maintaining compliance with the latest NEC updates is crucial for maintaining safety, avoiding costly penalties, and ensuring your team’s work meets legal standards. In the four-hour Continuing Education Course for Connecticut Electricians, you will:

• Reduce the risk of workplace injuries by staying current on OSHA safety standards.
• Ensure code compliance, particularly regarding updated GFCI and overcurrent protection requirements​​.
• Boost operational efficiency by ensuring that your electricians are equipped with the latest technical knowledge from the NEC, reducing errors and rework.

What This Course Covers

The course is broken down into several key areas:

1. Connecticut General Statutes and Regulations (30 minutes)
   This section ensures that electricians are familiar with the legal framework governing their work in Connecticut.
2. Safety Standards (30 minutes)
   This critical component emphasizes workplace safety, including updates on OSHA standards and best practices for electrical safety, such as head protection and workplace stress management​​.
3. NEC 2020 Changes (3 hours)
   The course offers a comprehensive review of the changes in the 2020 NEC compared to the 2017 version. It covers chapters 4 through 9, focusing on practical applications like Raceway Fill Calculations, Grounding and Bonding, and selective coordination of overcurrent protective devices (OCPDs) for fire pumps ​​​. Moreover, it guides electricians through using resources like Tentative Interim Amendments (TIAs) and errata​​.

 

Actionable Tip

As a manager or supervisor, it’s important to ensure that all team members regularly review safety standards and NEC changes. One simple action you can take is to schedule a quarterly safety audit where you review compliance with NEC standards, particularly in high-risk areas like pool pump installations and overcurrent protection devices​.

For more information on enrolling your team in the 2025 Connecticut Four-Hour Electricians Continuing Education Course, visit the page of the same name on our website or call 1-800-922-2820​.