Independent Electrical Contractors Chesapeake

Master Exam Prep
2022-05-26 17:00 - 21:00, 2022-05-24 17:00 - 21:00, 2022-05-19 17:00 - 21:00, 2022-05-17 17:00 - 21:00, 2022-05-12 17:00 - 21:00, 2022-05-10 17:00 - 21:00, 2022-05-05 17:00 - 21:00, 2022-05-03 17:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) and 2 more dates | IEC Chesapeake, 8751 Freestate Drive, Suite 250, Laurel, MD, 20723, United States
Walk into your Master Exam feeling confident and well prepared.
April 26 – May 26, 2022
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This 40-Hour class is designed to provide a thorough review of the 2020 National Electric Code (NEC)and the Electrical Calculations you need to know when sitting for your Master Exam.
Your enrollment fee includes a copy of Mike Holt’s Exam Prep Text Book.
You must have 5+ years of experience in the electrical trade to be eligible for this course. You must also bring your own copy of the 2020 NEC Code Book.
Cost

Early Registration: $670.00
Standard Registration: $730.00
Members receive 25% discount

Cancellation deadline is 14 business days prior to seminar. All cancellations received after deadline and/or no-shows will be billed and/or are non-refundable. IEC Chesapeake A&T has the right to cancel class if less than 12 students register.

About the Instructor:
Paul Fitzhugh started in the electrical industry in 1984 working in an electric motor shop rewinding and rebuilding electric motors and controls. In Paul’s past 33 years in the industry,he has worked in residential and commercial settings. Installing, troubleshooting, and inspecting electrical premise wiring systems. For the past 11 years, Paul’s position provided him the opportunity to work as a plans examiner, inspector, and medium voltage electrical engineering technician. Paul began teaching as an electrical instructor in 2006 and received his Electrical Masters license in 2007. He has continued as an electrical instructor for the past 10 years teaching apprentices, continued education classes, and Master and Journeyman prep courses.

Federated Insurance Risk Management Webinar - Cyber - What's Trending
2022-05-17 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Online, MD, United States
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Date and time:
Tuesday, May 17, 2022 2:00 pm
Eastern Daylight Time (New York, GMT-04:00)

Duration:
45 minutes

Description:

Phishing scams and schemes are becoming more creative every day as businesses and individuals find themselves targets of new tactics. In 2019, the FBI recorded more than $3.5 billion in losses to individual and business victims (www.fbi.gov). What can you do to protect against scams and phishing attacks? Ransomware incidents, which rose dramatically in 2020, are showing no signs of slowing down. Business ramifications include increasing downtime and causing revenue loss, due to damage to brand and reputation. Learn about the emerging trends in ransomware and, more importantly, how to prepare BEFORE an attack occurs.
What will you learn:
Understand how social engineering makes us all fall for phishing emails
How to recognize phishing emails
What to do if you spot a phish

Phoenix Sales & Marketing presents Harger University Lightning Protection Installation
2022-05-16, 2022-04-18, 2022-03-14, 2022-02-21 | Online, MD, United States
Harger’s Lightning Protection Installation Class is an approved continuing education course in the electrical field by several states. REGISTER

Becoming an Electrical Service Technician - Postponed
2022-04-27 17:00 - 19:00, 2022-04-20 17:00 - 19:00, 2022-04-13 17:00 - 19:00, 2022-04-06 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | IEC Chesapeake, 8751 Freestate Drive, Suite 250, Laurel, MD, 20723, United States
Four part, 8-hour seminar with labs.
April 6, 13, 20, 27, 2022
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Virtual classes April 6, 13, 27 and in person lab on April 20, 2022.
Class is postponed.
To be proficient as an Electrical Service Technician one should have the skills to accurately diagnose a problem and recommend an effective solution, as well as perform the tasks necessary to correct the problem. Several disciplines are required to perfect this skill, most of which fall under an umbrella called “Troubleshooting”.
This 4-part course covers the following subjects:

Basic electrical theory including OHM’s law.
Schematic and blueprint reading.
Using a multi-meter to determine expected and unexpected readings
Analyzing the results of your examination to determine a corrective measure.
Communicating your intentions to a nonprofessional using common terminology.
Adding value, upgrading systems, and leaving a code compliant installation behind.

This course will provide you with the skills and confidence to gain the trust of your customers while also earning their repeat business and referrals.
The ideal participant in this course would be current and new Electrical Service Technicians and Apprentices seeking to enhance or improve their skills, gain confidence in their abilities, and earn a greater customer base through high value referrals.
Students will need to bring their hand tools and multimeter to lab.
Cost

Early Registration: $540.00
Standard Registration: $600.00
Members receive 25% discount

Cancellation deadline is 14 business days prior to seminar. All cancellations received after deadline and/or no-shows will be billed and/or are non-refundable. IEC Chesapeake A&T has the right to cancel class if less than 20 students register.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
Mike Basham has over 35 years of experience in the electrical industry with 20 years of experience as an electrical apprenticeship and lab instructor.
Graduated electrical apprenticeship in 1989. Held positions as Journeyman, Foreman, Project Manager, Sr. Project Manager, Vice President, and Business Owner.
SME (Subject Matter Expert) for NCCER from 1996-2000, National Instructor of the Year 2000.

Journeyman Exam Prep - Postponed
2022-04-19 17:00 - 21:00, 2022-04-14 17:00 - 21:00, 2022-04-12 17:00 - 21:00, 2022-04-07 17:00 - 21:00, 2022-04-05 17:00 - 21:00, 2022-03-31 17:00 - 21:00, 2022-03-29 17:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | IEC Chesapeake, 8751 Freestate Drive, Suite 250, Laurel, MD, 20723, United States
Classes held Tuesdays/Thursdays March 29 – April 19, 2022.
CLASS POSTPONED
Walk into your Journeyman Exam feeling confident and well-prepared.

This 28-Hour class is designed to provide a thorough review of the 2020 National Electric Code (NEC) and the Electrical Calculations you need to know when sitting for your Journeyman Exam.
Your enrollment fee includes a copy of Mike Holt’s Exam Prep Text Book.
You must have 4+ years of experience in the electrical trade to be eligible for this course. You must also bring your own copy of the 2020 NEC Code Book.

Cost

Early Registration: $450.00
Non Member Standard: $480.00
Members receive a 25% discount

Cancellation deadline is 15 business days prior to seminar. All cancellations received after deadline and/or no– shows will be billed and/or are non-refundable. IEC Chesapeake A&T has the right to cancel class if less than 15 students register
About the Instructor:
Paul Fitzhugh started in the electrical industry in 1984 working in an electric motor shop rewinding and rebuilding electric motors and controls. In Paul’s past 33 years in the industry, he has worked in residential and commercial settings. Installing, troubleshooting, and inspecting electrical premise wiring systems. For the past 11 years, Paul’s position provided him the opportunity to work as a plans examiner, inspector, and medium voltage electrical engineering technician. Paul began teaching as an electrical instructor in 2006 and received his Electrical Masters license in 2007. He has continued as an electrical instructor for the past 10+ years teaching apprentices, continued education classes, and Master and Journeyman prep courses.

Federated Insurance Risk Management Webinar - Is Your Fleet Best in Class?
2022-04-19 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Online, MD, United States
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Date and time:
Tuesday, April 19, 2022 2:00 pm
Eastern Daylight Time (New York, GMT-04:00)

Panelist(s) Info:

Gary Menke, Special Accounts Risk Consultant – Federated Insurance

Duration:
45 minutes

Description:

Driving-related incidents continue to be a massive problem for businesses, and our society as a whole. With a fresh approach toward the continued efforts to reduce driving-related incidents, the presentation discusses the role of leadership within a company, and how that relates to changing/improving driving behaviors. Join us for this webinar, and we will give you some unique concepts to take back to your businesses to fine-tune and implement. Do not wait for a tragedy to take action; commit to making a difference right now.
Why we still need to talk about driving
What you will learn:
Why leaders have an opportunity (or obligation) to effect positive change
What the “human element” is, and why it matters most
Specific strategies for changing/improving behavior within the context of fleet/driver management
Why you need to take action now

Federated Insurance Risk Management Webinar - Hiring Practices
2022-03-22 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Online, MD, United States
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Tuesday, March 22, 2022
1:00 pm EST

In this webinar, we’ll talk about emerging trends and best practices in hiring and onboarding.
Join us as we discuss topics, such as:

Considering whether to continue pre-employment drug tests
Wondering how to navigate COVID-related hiring issues
Setting a strategy for recruiting talent in 2022

Federated Insurance Risk Management Webinar - Fall Prevention - Common OSHA Violations
2022-02-15 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Online, MD, United States
Fall Prevention – Common OSHA Violations
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Tuesday, February 15, 2022 2:00 pm EST
Panelist(s) Info: Cody Collett, CSP – Risk Consultant – Federated Insurance
Duration: 45 minutes
Description:
Each year, an alarming number of employee injuries are due to falls. Working to prevent slips, trips and falls are important for a safe workplace. We will focus on risk management policies, procedures, and training resources to implement and help reduce employee accidents and injuries.
What you will learn:
Quick overview of Fall Prevention and common OSHA violations
The impact of fall-related injuries on the workplace and handling of claims
Training resources, programs and policies to implement in your business

Precon
2021-10-02 07:30 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | IEC Chesapeake, 8751 Freestate Drive, Suite 250, Laurel, MD, 20723, United States
Intended audience: Estimators, Business Development, Salespeople, PMs, Foremen, Fabrication Managers, Project Administrators, Schedulers, Operations Managers
This program is intended to be an intensive and comprehensive approach to gaining, increasing and/or refining skills critical to creating winning preconstruction plans.
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Class dates are Friday October 1 and Saturday October 2, 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
A two-day, 16 hour live class

Topics include but not limited to:
Proposals Triangulation
Project Plan Critical Management Tools
Resource Planning & Scheduling
Pre-Estimating, Budgeting & Conceptual Sizing & Pricing
Cost

Early Registration: $972.50
Standard Registration: $1017.50
Members receive 25% discount

Cancellation deadline is 14 business days prior to seminar. All cancellations received after deadline and/or no-shows will be billed and/or are non-refundable. IEC Chesapeake A&T has the right to cancel class if less than 20 students register.
About the Instructor:
Kirk Alter has more that 30 years experience as a contractor and educator in the electrical and mechanical industries. He has worked his way through the industry as a Foreman, Superintendent, Project Manager, Estimator, Operations Manager, and Vice President of a $120M firm. Since 1995 Kirk has developed University level Undergraduate and Continuing Education Programs for electrical and mechanical contractors. Kirk has provided instruction for IEC chapters nationwide, ABC, and Purdue University.
