206 842 4600
CEU-WA
Frequently Asked Questions: FAQs
Continuing Education for Electricians
Certified by Washington State Department of Labor and Industries
Trainee - What is a CEU?
CEU means Continuing Educational Unit. The Department of Labor and Industries certifies specific classes as suitable for between 4 and 24 CEUs. Not all courses offered are certified. Electricians have to get 8 CEUs per year to renew their card. CEUs are further broken into trainee courses, CODE required courses, and industry related courses.
Trainee - How many hours of CEUs does a trainee have to get to renew their card?
16 hours of trainee approved classroom hours.
Trainee - Do I have to take classes before I can get a trainee card?
No. But to renew a trainee card, even after being away from the electrical profession for a number of years, a trainee has to get 16 hours of CEUs to renew.
Trainee - Can a trainee take Online Internet classes?
No. Trainees must take designated trainee classes, and they are all classroom taught.
Trainee - Can a trainee take an exam preparation class?
Yes it is professionally smart to take an exam preparatory class because most (80%+) trainees fail their first exam,. However, the CEUs will not count towards renewal of their trainee card.
Trainee – Can I take all 16 hours of CEUs in one weekend at CEU-WA?
Yes, classes start at 9 am to 5 pm
Trainee – What kind of courses are available for trainees at CEU-WA?
Electrical Theory, Introduction to the RCW, WAC, and NEC
Trainee – When are CEU-WA trainee classes given?
The first full weekend of each month.
Trainee – Why should I take classes from CEU-WA?
Because the instructors are better and the classes cost less.
Classroom instruction - What material should I bring to class?
Calculator; orange, yellow, and green highlighters; pen, pencil, and paper; a sack lunch and liquids to drink; texts (UGLYs, NEC, RCW/WAC) if you have them (they can be bought at class).
Classroom instruction – Can I buy the texts at class?
Yes. NEC $75, UGLYs $15, RCW/WAC $15, NEC tabs $15
Journeymen – What kind of courses are available for journeymen at CEU-WA?
CODE Required NEC Update, CODE Required RCW/WAC Review, NEC Review, Administrator Prep
Journeymen – Why should I take Internet classes from CEU-WA?
Because all required Code classes are available and they
cost less.
($100 for 24hrs of CEUs, including CODE required classes)
The first full weekend of each quarter.
Journeymen – Why should I take
exam prep classes from CEU-WA?
Because the instructors are better and the classes cost less and occur more often.
Specialty Journeymen – Why should I take exam prep classes from CEU-WA?
Because the instructors are better and the classes cost less and occur more often. Classes are designed for your specialty
Administrators – Why should I take Internet classes from CEU-WA?
Because all required Code classes are available and they
cost less.
($100 for 24hrs of CEUs, including CODE required classes)
.
Administrators – Why should I take exam prep classes from CEU-WA?
Because the instructors are better and the classes cost
less and occur more often.
Jobsite Training – What kind of jobsite courses are available from CEU-WA?
Basic Electrical Theory, Electrical Theory for HVAC, Advanced Electrical Theory (including 3 phase), NEC Review, NEC Code Update, RCW-WAC Code Update, Major Calculations, classes certified for trainees and certified for journeymen
Jobsite Training – Why should we consider jobsite electrician training from CEU-WA?
Because the instructors are better and the classes cost
less and classes
are designed for your specialty. We can teach trainees and
journeymen at the same time and fulfill both their requirements.
Classes can be weekdays or weekends, depending on your needs. We
routinely provide all CEU required training for 01, 02, 06, 06A, 07, and 07D
businesses. Compare our costs.
Internet - What classes are avaiable on the internet?
24 hours of CEUs for Journeymen and Administrators (not available for trainees):
Electrical Theory, NEC Review, NEC Code Update, RCW-WAC Code Update
Cost - How much does a class cost?
As low as $25 per class as follows:
$120 per 8 hour CEU classroom course (trainees and journeymen)- $90 if pre registered
Specialty electrician exam prep course: $360 - $270 if pre registered
EL01/02 AD01/02 exam prep: $480 - $360 if pre registered
Jobsite training:
Kitsap County: $450/day for up to 10, $45 each student above ten (8 CEU
course)
Olympic Peninsula and King County $600/ day for up to 10, $60 each student
above ten
Else where in state: $750/ day for up to 10, $60 each student above ten,
(2 day
minimum)
books extra, most students already have them: UGLYs, NEC, and RCW-WAC
Internet courses (journeymen and administrators only):
$60/ class
$40/ class if fully internet participant, no student counseling required
$25/ class if fully internet participant, and all 4 classes taken (24 CEUs)
(total $100)
No refunds within 48 hours of class start (We must be notified Wed night for a Sat Class cancellation)
Classroom Instruction - Where is you classroom training located?
6688 1/2 NE Bayview Blvd
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
206 842 4600
Internet - How long do I have to finish the class?
One year
You are given an email on subjects that need to be reviewed, and after a study period you can retake the test as many times as necessary and pass the class at no additional fee (unlike our competitors).