Online Continuing Education for Washington State

Washington state

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Below you'll find a list of the online courses CITCWA has available for Washington State. All our online courses are available for immediate purchase. If you can't find the course you're looking for, call our office toll-free at (877) 707-2482.

  1. Electrician Online Courses
  2. HVAC Specialty License Online Courses
  3. Plumber Online Courses

ATTENTION ELECTRICAL TRAINEE CARD HOLDERS: Per Washington State Labor and Industries, electrical trainee card holders are required to take 16 hours of Basic Classroom Electrical Training (BCET) prior to renewal every two years.  The training must be completed in a classroom - online or correspondence courses will not fulfill the requirement.  For a list of available classes, click the link below.

TRAINEES: For "classroom" continuing education click here
JOURNEYMAN: For "classroom" continuing education click here

Electricians

Don't Forget

Washington state requires the following course work for each renewal cycle:

  • 8 hours of Code Update
  • 4 hours of RCW/WAC
  • 12 hours of Industry-Related
Sample Question

Online Courses Available:

  • Electrical Basics (4 hours of Industry-Related, $60.00): Topics include electrical safety, electrical theory, electrical code and specific applications for plumbers. The course provides all necessary content, drawings and diagrams required to answer the questions. Required books: NONE
  • NEC Update 2008 (8 hours of Code Update, $80.00): This online course consists of questions that highlight additions, deletions and commonly encountered changes to the 2008 edition of the National and State electrical codes. This course covers Article 90 through Article 830. Required books: 2008 NEC.
  • NEC Update 2005 (8 hours of Code Update, $80.00): This course is no longer available for enrollment.  As of December 15, 2008, Washington State Labor and Industries will no longer accept this course for continuing education credit.  This course has been closed early to avoid course completions after the expiration date.  You are now required to enroll for NEC Update 2008 Online.  If you are currently enrolled for NEC Update 2005 Online, you have until December 15, 2008 to complete your course.

  • RCW/WAC Update (4 hours of RCW/WAC, $40.00): This online course consists of questions that are related to the current edition of the Washington State RCW/WAC rules. WAC questions cover changes, additions and deletions to the current NEC code. RCW questions cover sections of Washington State rules pertaining to electrical laws and requirements. Required books: Current RCW/WACs.

  • Low Voltage & Limited Energy: (4 hours of industry-related, $40.00): This 4 hour, 100 question online course focuses on current NEC and Washington Administrative Code (WAC 296-46B) rule requirements for Low Voltage and Limited Energy installations. Questions are conveniently arranged by article number. Required books: 2005 NEC, Current RCW/WACs.
  • Introduction to Parallel Circuits Online (4 hours of industry-related, $40.00): This 4 hour online course will show the electrician how to solve parallel circuit calculations in relationship to volt, amps, ohms and watts. The information needed to solve the 100 questions in this online course is included. Required books: NONE
  • Introduction to Series Circuits Online (4 hours of industry-related, $40.00): This online course teaches the student calculation methods for series circuits including; current, voltage drops, resistance and wattages that contain resistors and inductors in series. A section is included on breakers; how they function in a circuit as the series over current protection device. On completion the student will be able to calculate resistance loads in series with a power source. Required books: NONE

HVAC Specialty License

Online Courses Available:

  • HVAC Basics (8 hours of Industry-Related, $80.00): This course covers theory of heat transfer, humidity, refrigeration, electricity and standard controls. It also includes systems, equipment types and basic schematics. Required books: NONE

Plumbers

Don't Forget

Washington state requires the following course work for each renewal cycle:

  • 8 hours of Plumbing Code
    and/or
  • 4 hours of Industry-Related Electrical
  • 4 additional hours of Code, Industry-Related Electrical, or Industry-Related Plumbing 
Sample Question

Online Courses Available:

  • Electrical Basics (4 hours of Industry-Related Electrical, $60.00): Topics include electrical safety, electrical theory, electrical code and specific applications for plumbers. The course provides all necessary content, drawings and diagrams required to answer the questions. Required books: NONE
  • Plumbing Code Update 2006 (8 hours of Plumbing Code, $80.00): This online course is designed to provide a review of the 2006 Uniform Plumbing Code, along with the Washington State Amendments. Required books: 2006 UPC, current WA State Amendments.
  • Top Plumbing Questions (4 hours of Plumbing Code, $40.00): This course, based on the latest edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) and Washington State Amendments, covers the most commonly asked questions in the plumbing industry. Required books: 2006 UPC, current WA State Amendments
  • NEC Update 2008 (8hours of Industry-Related Electrical, $80.00): This course recommended only for plumbers who also hold an electrical license. This online course consists of questions that highlight additions, deletions and commonly encountered changes to the 2008 edition of the National and State electrical codes. This course covers Article 90 through Article 830. Required books: 2008 NEC.

  • NEC Update 2005 (8 hours of Industry-Related Electrical, $80.00): This course is no longer available for enrollment.  As of December 15, 2008, Washington State Labor and Industries will no longer accept this course for continuing education credit.  This course has been closed early to avoid course completions after the expiration date.  You are now required to enroll for NEC Update 2008 Online.  If you are currently enrolled for NEC Update 2005 Online, you have until December 15, 2008 to complete your course.
  • Waste and Vent Sizing (4 hours of Plumbing Code, $40.00) Using the 2006 Uniform Plumbing Code, this course shall take the student through the proper application and interpretation of chapters 7 through 10 of the 2006 UPC as it relates to drain, waste, and vent loading and pipe sizing. Required books: 2006 UPC, current WA State Amendments.
  • Water Pipe Sizing (4 hours of Plumbing Code, $40.00): Using the 2006 Uniform Plumbing Code, this course will walk you through the steps to properly size water piping. You will gain a working knowledge of the current Water Supply Fixture Units and using the tables in Chapter 6 of the code you will correctly apply the pipe size to ensure adequate water supply to a building. Required books: 2006 UPC, current WA State Amendments.