Many years ago I wrote an article for a local newsletter very similar to this about the difference between certifications and experience. In that article I discussed the differences between the two; in this article, I want to discuss the difference between achieving a certification and the requirements behind a license.
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New electrical contractors enter our markets every year; these individuals perform work that electrical inspectors ultimately review. Involvement in activities in which these individuals participate, using the opportunities to educate, is getting to the grassroots of electrical safety.
(No Ratings Yet)It is hard to believe, but 2010 is almost over and with it, my term as IAEI International President is drawing to a close. As I prepare to pass the gavel to our First Vice President Chuck Mello, I would like to express my gratitude to all of the membership for the honor of serving the association as the 82nd IAEI International President.
(No Ratings Yet)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 [...]
(No Ratings Yet)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 [...]
(2 votes, average: 3.50 out of 5)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 [...]
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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 [...]
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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 [...]
(No Ratings Yet)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 [...]
(No Ratings Yet)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 [...]
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IAEI, as the keystone of the electrical industry, is a membership driven, non-profit association promoting electrical safety throughout the industry by providing premier education, certification of inspectors, advocacy, partnerships and expert leadership in Electrical Codes and Standards development.
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