No two projects that we work on are ever exactly the same. From the applied wiring methods and types of electrical equipment we install, to the safety hazards encountered during  the construction process, we must be prepared to adjust to the situation at hand.

OSHA requires that employees be deemed "qualified" to perform their work tasks.  They define qualified as one who has the skills and knowledge related to their work environment or task AND has been trained to recognize and avoid all safety hazards associated with that environment or task.

OSHA also requires documentation of training. Compliance officers often state "if the training isn't documented, then it didn't happen."  Because of this, we are finding increasingly more projects that require documentation of training to work at the site.  For instance, we have projects today that require all aerial and forklift training to be model and make specific.  There are other jobsites that require NFPA 70E and/or OSHA 10-30 certification.

It is very important to manage you training records as if your job depended on it, because it definitely can.  Training classes that you take at the NIETC are recorded in the database. Students can log into their account on our website and print out their training history.  Copies of your history, along with any wallet cards given to you by the training provider, should be made available to your employer so they can better assess your qualification and certifications.  Please note - some jobsites may insist that you provide them a copy of the original wallet card rather than a printed training history record.  Some cards can be difficult and costly to replace.  Keep them in a secure spot and only carry copies if need be.