UL University will train and certify system installers to meet growing demand for clean-energy technologies NORTHBROOK, Ill., April 26 /PRNewswire/ — Underwriters Laboratories (UL), a global leader in safety testing and certification, announced today the introduction of a new program to train and certify installers of photovoltaic (PV) products and systems. The program, available beginning [...]
It is pretty well understood about the need for education in our industry, whether it is needed due to improvements in technology and installation methods or in codes and standards. The only constant we have is that our world is constantly evolving. Lately, the economy has become an important factor as well. Education not only [...]
Educational facilities now demand a new set of standards for the electrical designer. Colleges, technical schools and even new high schools now require a complex system of networking throughout the classrooms, offices, libraries and administration offices. Higher educational facilities offer classes over the internet or through teleconferencing with outreach campuses. Post 9/11 security issues also [...]
How do you ensure the effective indoctrination and training of new inspectors especially when they are distributed over one million square kilometers (415,000 square miles), and serve a diverse customer base of some 12.5 million people? That is exactly the challenge the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA), the regulatory inspection agency in Ontario, Canada, faced. To [...]
IAEI has the principal mission of promoting electrical safety, a mission supported by the work and responsibility of the inspector. Many of the different entities in the electrical industry that strive to achieve safety by diligently carrying out their responsibilities have discovered that training is a key factor in achieving safe electrical installations. This article [...]
In addition to all other qualifications, a good grasp of safe work practices and the Canadian Electrical Code are essential to everyone employed in the electrical industry. This is true in particular when people are engaged in electrical engineering, construction, maintenance or in operating electrical facilities. It follows that the electrical industry has a unique [...]
May is Electrical Safety Month. During this time, many industry professionals and organizations try to focus on the safety aspect of the industry. From enhanced electrical safety writings to seminar offerings, it seems as though students of the Code at all levels contribute in some form or fashion. Electrical safety is no accident. Safe electrical [...]
Building a career in the electrical trade requires personal investment in continuing education. Knowledge of the National Electrical Code is the common thread that connects entry-level apprentices to the seasoned journey-level or veteran master electricians with many years of experience in the field. As one starts out in the electrical field, his or her exposure [...]
