Code Question of the Month
June 29, 2020
Which of the electrodes listed below are not permitted for grounding, if any?
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Welcome
Who is IECRM?
Independent Electrical Contractors Rocky Mountain (IECRM), established in 1981, is one of 50 chapters of Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC), founded in 1957. IEC is a national trade association for merit shop electrical contractors. Learn more about IEC National.
IECRM is the largest IEC electrical training program in the country and has been the leading electrical and renewable energy contractor association in Colorado for over 39 years. Our member base is comprised of over 250 electrical contractors and industry partners and provides training to over 2,500 electrical apprentices and licensed electricians annually. IECRM is dedicated to educating, promoting, and advancing the electrical industry. Learn more about IECRM here.
What does it take to become an electrician?
A combination of 8,000 hours on-the-job training as an Electrician’s Apprentice and at least 288 hours of classroom training is required in order to take the license exam to become a Journeyman Electrician in the state of Colorado or Wyoming.
Apprenticeship is an “earn and learn” training model that combines work-based learning with related classroom teaching using the highest industry standards.
IECRM provides the classroom training that is required by the state of Colorado and offers resources to connect individuals to companies that are hiring.
Please visit our FAQ page for more information about becoming an electrician.
Important Dates for the 2020-21 School Year
| Monday, June 15 Monday, June 22 Monday, July 6 Friday, July 17 |
Early Bird Registration (Members Only) Early Bird Registration (All) Early Bird Registration Closes Registration Closes |
Self-Pay Students
Self–Pay students will need to complete this form in order to register for classes. Please fill out and agree to the terms. Once your submission has been received, you will be contacted by IECRM to complete your registration.
The Math Assessment will be given online using the link below.
First-Year Math Assessment
All first-year students must pass with 70% or better in order to begin first-year classes. Calculators can be used during the assessment.
3-Night Math Module
If you scored under 70%, you will need to enroll in our 3-Night Math Module. This class is held July 20-22 from 5:30-9:30 p.m. This is an online course. The tuition is $140 and you will take the math assessment at the end of the course.
Class Orientation & Start Dates
| Monday, July 27 – Thursday, July 30 (5:30-9:30pm) Week of August 3 |
Orientation and Book Pick-up The class night of the week will be assigned and emailed to the student the week before class starts. Classes Begin |
IECRM is working with ever-changing guidelines for in-class sessions and we are hoping to return to normal as soon as possible. Please stay tuned and we will update you as soon as we can.
Training Locations & Availability
Due to current protocols with COVID-19, IECRM will be offering Hybrid Apprenticeship Classes for the 1st Semester of the 2020-21 school year. All IECRM Apprenticeship course work will be conducted ONLINE, led in real-time by Instructors. We will have dedicated Labs/ Practical Objectives scheduled throughout the semester so that IECRM students can receive hands-on learning if they choose to attend. We encourage all registering students to ensure a solid internet connection and technology to enhance the class experience. Laptops, desktop CPUs, or tablets are recommended; cell phones will work but will provide the least quality for the class experience.
- Main Northglenn Campus: 11429 Pearl Street, Northglenn, CO 80233
- Fort Collins Campus: 912 Smithfield Dr., Ft. Collins, CO 80524
- South Denver Location: 15653 Brookstone Dr., Parker, CO 80134
- Live-Online Program: Online
Class Schedules
Class schedules are generated and emailed to students the week before school starts.
The next enrollment period for new students will begin June 22, 2020.
What is required to renew your electrical license this code cycle?
All licensed electricians in the state of Colorado are now required to complete 24 hours of CEUs each code cycle. The current code cycle will end in September of 2020. IECRM offers CEUs in-class and online.
2020 Code and NEC Changes books are NOW available to purchase at IECRM and online. Get yours today!
View Upcoming Classes or Upcoming Events!
Virtual Career Fair Successful; Take Advantage of Member Benefits
Attracting talent to the “essential” electrical industry proved to be very doable in a virtual setting.
Open Enrollment for IECRM’s 2020-2021 Apprenticeship Training Program Underway
IECRM’s Open Enrollment for the apprenticeship training program for member contractors is underway.
Contractors/Employers
Register your students using our new FlashPoint system. If you have not yet received your FlashPoint credentials, please fill out this short Google Form or email flashpoint@iecrm.org.
Current Students
View the 2019-20 IECRM Student Handbook here.
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