2026 Power Limited Technician Continuing Education

Description

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TOPICS

The following topics are approved for 8 hours of interactive lecture in Minnesota and North Dakota.

This class also qualifies for electrician license renewal.

NFPA 70e: Demystified

This course will cover the NFPA 70e, which is the "standard for electrical safety in the workplace." We'll explore topics such as establishing an electrically safe working condition, working around electrical equipment, PPE, and more.

ND course ID: 23-223

MN course ID: CRSE2502-0025

Electrical Systems: Chapters 7 & 8

Chapter 7 (Special Conditions) and Chapter 8 (Communications Systems) from the National Electrical Code focus on low-voltage systems. In this course, we will examine different topics within chapters 7 and 8, and discuss how they are applicable to power-limited technicians.

ND Course ID: 23-244

MN Course ID: CRSE2509-0025

OUR INSTRUCTOR

Christian Opp, Opp Seminars LLC

Christian Opp is a master electrician and electrical instructor based in Fargo, ND. He specializes in continuing education, electrical safety training, and apprenticeship development. He currently serves as the director of Magnum Electric’s “PowerHouse” apprenticeship program and is the owner of Opp Seminars LLC.

Christian previously taught for IEC Dakotas, M State in Moorhead, MN, and the Herdina Academy’s electrical program. He lives in Fargo with his wife, Lindsay, and their two sons, Raiden and Lewyn.

He also serves on the BIA's Education Committee.