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FREE QEMC Live Webinar

NFPA 70B Electrical Power Worker Qualification for Businesses

Focused on NETA Qualified Electrical Equipment Maintenance Company and Worker Program information

Tuesday, June 30th • 2:30 PM ET

Presented By

Jim Cialdea

Jim Cialdea
CEO, Sigma C Power Services

About This Webinar

A Contractor’s Guide to Electrical Maintenance Worker Qualification

As NFPA 70B transitions from a recommended practice to an enforceable standard, facility owners face new responsibilities for electrical equipment maintenance, worker qualification, documentation, and risk management.

This session explores how organizations can effectively respond to these evolving requirements while improving electrical system reliability, safety, and compliance.

Attendees will gain an understanding of NETA’s Qualified Electrical Equipment Maintenance Company (QEMC) and Qualified Electrical Equipment Maintenance Worker (QEMW) programs, including how these qualifications support NFPA 70B implementation, workforce development, and audit readiness.

Designed for facility owners, safety professionals, maintenance leaders, and decision-makers, this session provides practical guidance for navigating the evolving electrical maintenance landscape.

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What is the Qualified Electrical Equipment Maintenance Company and Worker Program?

Through the establishment of its Qualified Electrical Equipment Maintenance Company and Worker Program, NETA has taken a leadership position in support of the NFPA 70B maintenance requirements.

This qualification program responds to the ANSI-approved NFPA 70B Standard, making proper electrical equipment maintenance mandatory and enforceable. The program is designed to meet the anticipated demand for vetted, qualified electrical equipment maintenance companies and workers. The vetting process includes a company review and the testing of electrical maintenance workers.

Qualified Electrical Equipment Maintenance Company (QEMC):
Awarded to companies that have been thoroughly vetted and approved by NETA.

Qualified Electrical Equipment Maintenance Worker (QEMW):
Awarded to company-employed workers who have successfully passed NETA’s qualification exam.




QEMC REQUIREMENTS

A Qualified Electrical Equipment Maintenance Company (QEMC) has submitted a QEMC application and completed a standardized organizational review process, administered by NETA, including:

  • Appropriate Business license in state work is performed
  • Review of the company's maintenance capabilities
  • Confirmation of a standard-compliant safety program
  • Verification of a routine equipment calibration program
  • Confirmation of electrical equipment maintenance experience and quality service business operations
  • Examination and confirmation of a minimum number of company-employed electrical equipment maintenance workers




Why become a qualified Electrical equipment maintenance company (QEMC)?

Facility owners and operators are aligning their electrical maintenance programs with the NFPA 70B Standard requiring that maintenance be performed by "qualified electrical workers." 

Facility owners need to provide proof of their maintenance workers’ qualifications. Facility owners hiring electrical contractors will choose service providers based on their ability to verify and be assured of the qualifications of a contractor and its workers.

The new Qualified Electrical Equipment Maintenance Company and Worker Program is administered by NETA and provides third-party assurance of a company's and its worker's maintenance experience and knowledge.

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QEMW EXAM INFORMATION

QEMW REQUIREMENTS

A Qualified Electrical Equipment Maintenance Worker (QEMW) has passed an exam, administered by NETA, verifying their knowledge and expertise in performing routine electrical equipment maintenance services (See the Detailed Content Outline document for details). These routine maintenance services support the advanced, electrical testing services specified in the ANSI/NETA Standards, performed by NETA-Certified testing technicians at NETA-Accredited independent, third-party testing organizations.

To be eligible for the QEMW exam you must meet the following prerequisites:

  • 2nd Year Electrical Apprentice or Equivalent
  • 100 Hours of Technical Training 
  • Completed NFPA 70E Safety Training
  • One-Year of On the Job (OTJ) Experience

NETA QUALIFICATION EXAM INFORMATION

To be able to sit for the QEMW exam, your company Point of Contact (POC) will work with NETA to complete the authorization required to in order to schedule your online exam via Pearson OnVUE. There are strict technology requirements that must be pre-vetted before the day of your scheduled exam. Click the link above for specific details. 

WAITING PERIOD FOR RETAKING THE EXAM

If a worker does not pass their exam, they must wait for 60 days before they can be authorized to retake the exam. When workers are interested in retesting, they must communicate directly with their POC who will work with NETA’s Member Services Team to re-authorize.

Additional Exam Details

Exam Price Schedule

Exam Fee: $295
Early Rescheduling Fee: $50
Late Rescheduling Fee:
(within 24 hours of test date: NETA office approval required)		 $100
Early Cancellation Refund:
(24 hours or more from the test date / time)		 $250
Late Cancellation Refund:
(within 24 hours of test date / time)		 $0
No Show Refund: $0



QEMW EXAM TRAINING RESOURCES

Interested in Participating in QEMC and QEMW?

Email us at qemc@netaworld.org, call the NETA Office: 888-300-6382, or fill out the form below.

  

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