Our Maine electrical contractor continuing education courses are code based and written using real world applications. Information is explained from the electrical code inspector's perspective but translated into simple explanations of the 2005 NEC codebook. The NEC Review Part 1 and Electrical Law course covers chapters 1 and 2 of the 2005 NEC codebook. This course offers lessons on Article 100 which includes definitions of common industry terms as set forth by the NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) and the NECC (National Electrical Code Committee), gaining a more thorough understanding of the 2005 NEC codebook, and the most common misconceptions of the national electrical code.

If you need help passing the state exam, we offer online electrical training for Maine, and live classroom seminars. These classes will prepare you to pass the Maine electrical license exam. The structured lessons focus on the key points of the state exams, and show you what reference materials are essential to passing the state exams.

We are currently developing Maine electrical contractor continuing education courses. The continuing education will maintain the high stardards that American Contractor's Exam Services has set for all the training we provide. The courses that will be offered are:

• Wiring Methods and Materials - This course reviews Article 300 of the 2005 NEC codebook which includes topics such as general requirements, conductors for gneral wiring, open wiring on insulators, mineral-insulated, Metal-Sheathed Cable: Type MI, power and control tray cable, and flexible metal conduit.
• Grounding and Bonding - The topics that are covered in this course include definitions, system grounding, grounding electrode system and grounding electrode conductors, enclosures, raceways, service cable grounding, bonding, equipment grounding and equipment grounding conductors, methods of equipment grounding, direct-current systems, grounding of systems and circuits of 1 kV and over, instruments, meters, and relays.
• Lockout, Tagout (OSHA) - The subject matter will cover energy-isolating devices, periodic inspections, additional safety requirements, energy control procedures, energy control programs, requirements for Lockout/Tagout devices, employee training, application of controls and Lockout/Tagout devices, and the removal of Locks/Tags.
• Electrical Systems for 1 & 2 Family Dwellings - Continuing education that reviews tpoics such as installations and inspections of services, power and lighting distribution, branch circuits and feeders, low vlotage and limited energy systems, general requirements, outlet devices, pull and junction boxes, conduit bodies and fittings, IRC reference tables, and requirements for applications.

These are the current requirements for renewing your Maine Journeyman electrical contractors license. We will always provide the newest information available and will update the requirements as soon as there are changes.


• To renew your Journeyman Electrical Contractors License in the state of Maine, you are required to complete 15 hours of continuing education every 3 years.
• Journeyman Electrical Contractors Licenses expire every two years from date of issue. Continuing education must be complete prior to expiration.
• The 15 hours of continuing education must be on current National Electrical Code updates.
• Licensees do not turn in certificate of completion. They must retain a copy of the certificate of completion for verification to submit to the Board upon request.
NEC Review Part 1
(Pending Approval)
4 hours for $35.00 online!
A four-hour course covers the most common requirements of chapters 1 & 2 of the 2005 NEC and provides a more thorough understanding of the code. The topics covered in this class include the layout of the code, how to understand the code terminology, and the general code requirements contained in chapters one and two. These topics include, grounding and bonding, minimum required clear working space, and the proper installation of branch circuits, feeders and services.
NEC Review Part 2
(Pending Approval)
4 hours for $35.00 online!
A four-hour course covers the most common requirements of chapter 3 of the 2005 NEC and provides a more thorough understanding of the code. he topics covered in this class include basic requirements for installation of cables, outlet boxes, and raceways. During this course, the proper sizing of outlet boxes will be demonstrated, as well as the installation requirements for most of the commonly used raceways and cable types. We will also discuss the protection of conductors as related to the different environments faced.
NEC Review Part 3
(Pending Approval)
4 hours for $35.00 online!
A four-hour course covers the most common requirements of chapter 4 of the 2005 NEC and provides a more thorough understanding of the code. The topics covered in this class include special equipment such as motors, transformers, lighting fixtures, low voltage lighting, phase converters, generators, receptacles, panels, and switches. During this course, user should gain a more thorough understanding of the requirements established in this chapter.
NEC 2008 – Understanding the Code Changes
(Pending Approval)
4 hours for $35.00 online!
A four-hour course purpose is to provide an overview of the significant changes found in the 2008 National Electrical Code. Several of the changes found will impact the day-to-day installation procedures of most electricians. The presentation is very beneficial to employers.

We also have Math for Contractors and Construction Spanish for Contractors available online. Click here to view these courses.