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Overview
Designed to give participants a solid foundation to understand and apply the latest requirements of the 2018 Canadian Electrical Code, Part I of particular relevance to commercial, industrial and institutional construction projects.
With a focus on new installation and renovation projects, this training course explores the most practical CE code concepts through scenarios, interactive activities and real-world examples for the commercial, industrial and institutional construction sectors to help participants interpret Code requirements necessary to create and maintain a safe working environment.
This course will be ideal for CE code users working in commercial, industrial and institutional construction projects. The course aims to help professionals working in the construction industry save time, increase productivity and maximize their learning experience by focusing on the most relevant sections, applicable examples & requirements in construction situations.
This course is available online, in-class, or on-site at your location to best suit your needs. A certificate of achievement is provided upon completion of the course.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the requirements necessary to create and maintain a safe working environment during an electrical installation in commercial, institutional and industrial applications.
- Gain a fundamental understanding of the definitions, scope and objective of the 2018 Canadian Electrical Code as they apply to construction-related electrical installations.
- Discover how to determine which electrical equipment and devices are approved as suitable for use and describe the general requirements related to the integrity of electrical installations and safety.
- Describe the requirements for wiring, conductors, protective devices, Class 1 and Class 2 circuits, as well as the requirements for electrical equipment as they apply in construction environments
- Learn how to calculate the correct size for conductors using the updated tables of the latest edition of CSA C22.1.
- Identify the requirements for grounding and bonding to lessen the possibility and severity of electric shock and to prevent damage to property during a fault event.
(This course was formerly known as CE Code Essentials)
Target Audience
- Construction electricians
- Estimators, inspectors & regulatory officers
- Electrical contractors (Installation)
- Construction installers, servicers & renovation managers
- Any professional working in the electrical construction industry (electrical engineers, electrical mechanics, managers, etc.)
Learn More About the Canadian Electrical Code
Developed with input from a broad cross-section of electrical industry experts and with cooperation from all provinces, territories and several key jurisdictions across Canada, the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I is an integral part of the Canadian Electrical Safety System. Jurisdictions across Canada adopt the code as a model code for regulation, as is or with provincial or territorial interpretations.
Why Get Your Training From CSA Group?
Your instructor is a veteran electrical industry professional with years of practical hands-on experience, as well as in-depth knowledge of safe electrical installation and maintenance practices based on Canadian Codes, Standards and industry best practice. You'll be guided through a comprehensive program of study that has been developed by a team of industry professionals, many of whom had direct involvement in the development of the Canadian Electrical Code and relevant standards.
You'll gain in-depth knowledge of key changes to the latest edition of the CE Code, Part I, and get answers to your specific questions from an experienced instructor.
CSA Group provides a wide range of Electrical Training with dates and locations from coast to coast; customized training can also be provided onsite at your place of business.
