Online Code Course Test Frequently Asked Questions Do I need special computer hardware or software to take the Code Course Continuing Education Course sponsored by CECA? The only software that you will need is Adobe® Reader ® (allows you to view and print .pdf documents). If you do not have this software program installed, it is available free of charge from the Adobe web site. Installation is easy and step-by-step instructions for download are provided.

The North Carolina course when offered during the fiscal year 2012-2013 meets the requirements of the NCBEEC for eight (8) classroom hours of continuing education credit.

The NEC test for Virginia meets the requirements of the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation for the Commonwealth of Virginia. The NEC test for Virginia meets the requirements of the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation for the Commonwealth of Virginia. The test for VA is good for 3 credit hours, which satisfies the Virginia requirement of 3 credit hours during the two year term of the license. Hours can not be banked for Virginia licensing.

What are the new continuing education requirements for the NCBEEC? While the requirement is still that each licensee must have 8 hours of continuing education, starting in July 1 2008 the new annual requirement is that 4 of the hours must be obtained from a classroom setting and the other 4 hours may be obtained by several means including tests (online and paper form). CECA presently offers testing in paper form and online form. CECA offers classroom sessions as well. Please check our Association web site at www.carolinaseca.org for updates on classroom sessions.

CECA also offers additional free classroom sessions to CECA Members. If you are interested in membership please either contact the CECA office or click here for the member application.

These courses are not sponsored by the Board.