Training the Next Generation of Techs

04/17/2025

Please note that our electrical school will be closed for classes this Saturday in observance of the Easter holiday.

🐰We wish everyone a joyful and safe Easter weekend!
See you back in class soon!

— Training the Next Generation of Techs Staff

04/15/2025

🚨 Mark your calendars! 🚨
We’re excited to be part of the HCC Gulf Coast Region Apprenticeship Youth Summit on May 1st from 8:30AM to 1:30PM!

Join us as we talk about real-world opportunities in the oil & gas electrical industry and how our hands-on apprenticeship program is shaping the next generation of skilled techs.

🎤 Live Speaker Panel
⚡ Career Pathways
🔧 Hands-On Training Opportunities

This is your chance to connect, learn, and see what your future could look like in the trades.
Let’s build something powerful—together. 💪

04/14/2025

The next step in your electrical career starts here.
Our Master Electrician Test Prep course is now enrolling—designed specifically for electricians in the oil & gas field.

Led by instructors with decades of hands-on experience, this course delivers practical knowledge, NEC deep-dives, and exam strategies to help you pass with confidence.

✔️ Experienced teachers
✔️ Flexible class schedules
✔️ Industry-specific insight

📍Classes starting soon. Reserve your seat today: www.trainingtechs.com

04/09/2025

🚨 Exciting News! 🚨

Our oil and gas-focused electrical apprenticeship school was recently featured on Channel 39 in Houston! We discussed the amazing $200,000 in grants awarded to Houston Community College (HCC), our valued affiliate, to help meet the growing demand of students eager to join trade schools.

This grant is a game-changer, ensuring that more individuals can pursue rewarding careers in the electrical industry. With a rising demand for skilled professionals, the electrical sector offers vast opportunities, whether you're just starting or looking to expand your career.

🔌 Ready to jumpstart your career in the electrical trade? The future is bright, and we’re here to help you every step of the way.

281-872-6412
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https://cw39.com/video/houston-community-college-awarded-over-200k-in-grants-for-trade-apprenticeship-programs/10612999

HOUSTON (KIAH)--Thanks to a new grant awarded by the Texas Workforce Commission, Houston Community College received $280,000 for its apprenticeship training program. The program will help train future electricians, plumbers and more. The grant will help 550 students including electrical apprentice,....

04/08/2025

Ready to take your electrical career to the next level? Our Journeyman Test Prep Class is designed to help you confidently tackle the exam with expert guidance and focused practice. Whether you're looking to strengthen your knowledge or sharpen your skills, this course provides the tools and support you need to succeed.

281-872-6412
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03/17/2025

Thank you to everyone who came to support our Ribbon Cutting ceremony this past Saturday with Pasadena Chamber of Commerce! Thank you to HCC for supporting our school as well to help all students become certified with us.

03/10/2025

01/15/2025

⚡️Open House⚡️

🏫Training the Next generation Apprenticeship school - 5008 Fuqua St. Houston Tx 77048

🗓Date: January 18, 2025 Time: 9 AM - 3 PM

👷‍♂️Explore a Rewarding Career in the Trades!

Join us for an informative open house and discover the exciting world of electrical apprenticeship. Learn about:

💡In-demand careers: High-paying jobs with excellent growth potential.

💡Hands-on training: Gain valuable skills through a combination of classroom instruction and on-the-job training.

💡Union benefits: Enjoy competitive wages, healthcare, retirement plans, and more.

💡Program requirements: Understand the application process and eligibility criteria.

💡Meet instructors: Connect with experienced professionals who can answer your questions.

💡Tour the facilities: See our state-of-the-art training labs and equipment.

www.trainingtechs.com
281-872-6412

10/31/2024

Is a TDLR Licensed Apprentice just an simple Apprentices?

Can be unless they can prove they have training as a Qualified Person.

Come to our 4 hours TDLR Approved Class for License Renewal and receive training for working INDUSTRIAL.

Why just take as quick cheap class online when you can get real hands-on experience in Motor Control Wiring or PLC's.

Come see us.

10/31/2024

Come visit this Saturday for our Open house.

We have food and drinks plus the game is on our 5 over head TVs.

Join our Electrical Apprenticeship School that is given credit hours by Houston Community College.

Meet Nelson Flores, San Jacinto Electrical College Graduate Instructor and Texas Master Electrical working in the field since 18 years old. Nelson is teaching our Masters and Journeyman Exam Course but no fear is he support by a NEC Code Panel Member, 47 years in the trade and TDLR Exam Writing Member since 2007. We are making way for the Next Generation of Techs NOW.

Learn Estimating the way it is done daily Houston Ship Channel in the Plants.

See how we are progressing on Ladder Logic, Motor Control Drawings and today's modern replacement for Electrical Auto Cad in the latest "Constructors 16"

Look at our new Trainers for basic Programmable Logic Controls present by the last generation of Tech from San Jacinto College.

Looking for help getting your hours to take the TDLR Exam? Maybe we can help. We just had Larry the TDLR Electrical Chief and Josh the TDLR Electrical Deputy by to review on facility.

As always our Bucket of Ohms posting is as follows:

Yes the TDLR Journeyman Exam will change format but it will not change questions.

Study the exact same things.

If you are still needing help passing the TDLR Journeyman or Master Exams I am at 5008 Fuqua Wednesday 6 pm to 9 pm and Saturday 9 am to Noon.
No cost
REPEAT:
PASS THE TDLR JOURNEYMAN EXAM.
Remember the page numbers in the NEC are at the bottom of the page and start "70-###". The 70- is because the NEC is NFPA Article 70. Or another thing to that can be said is NFPA Article 70 is the National Electrical Code. NFPA has a lot of Articles. Electrical Safety Codes are NFPA 70- E.
1. Learn the Contents and Index. I recommend LOOK fast not read pages 70-2 to 70-8 four times. Fifth time read slow and carefully. That is the minimum.
2. Every question is a trick question. PSI / TDLR requires us that write the test to have three choices for answers that is very close and they use the word "probable" and only exactly word for word answer. If you pick an answer that sounds right it is 75% chance it is wrong.
3. Every question is written by a Master trying to trick another Master and of course they have over 30 most cases 40 years experience. You have to look up each question on find the correct answer word for word.
4. Ohms law questions are three resistors in Series or Parallel and the way to work it is straight out of the Ugly's book. Practice working out Ohms law before the test. We will give you the formulas for the test.
5. The Voltage drop problems are either Three Phase or Single Phase right out of the Ugly's book. Practice before sitting for the test. We will give you the formulas for the test.
6. Drawings. It is a Commercial Building asking very simple questions. Look at the Circuit number and Panel Schedule. When asked about emergency lights count every type just not one type.
7. Grounding. We suck bad. In the Candidate Bulletin we mention nothing about Grounding because we have a bunch of as****es that don' think we should tell you to study it. Know well the following. Use the four times Look and One time Read method.
8. T250.66 page 70-149. Watch using questions using both Copper & Aluminum in it.
9. T250.102 c 1 page 152. Every close to T250.66 but different. Watch using questions using both Copper & Aluminum in it.
10. T250.122 page 70-158.
11. Article 250. 50 and Article 250.52 Know it.
12. Article 250.118
13. We (the Exam Committee) are a very lazy stupid bunch on that Exam Writing Committee. PSI asked us if they could put Journeyman Questions from the Sign Installers Exam or Appliance Installers exam or Residential Exam or the Industrial Exam. SOOO look for questions from:
14. Article 422 Appliances
15. Article 600 Signs
16. Article 680 Pools

Calculations Part to TDLR Journeyman Exam.

17. Conductor sizing is very hard. Read Article 110.14 A, B. and C. Page 70-65. Read that then call me or message me to explain how this Article governs T310.16. It goes into T310.15 C 1; T310.15B 1 1 and T310.B 12 on page 70-185. Watch out for Dwelling's Services because it is different wire sizing T310.12 A on page 70-183.

18. FOR GOD's SAKE GroundED Conductor is WHITE Article 200 page 70-76 to 70-78. GroundING conductors can be Green, Green or Green with a yellow stripe. Article 250 starting on page 70-137 to 70-165.

19. Conduit Fill. Look at Table 1 Chapter 9 page 70-715. It rules The Tables on pages 70-716 to 70-719. If there is OVER 2 Conductors use 40%.

20. Boxes T314.16 A are every type or box made. The Table is for when all the conductors are the same size. T314.16 B is the Volume Allowance to size boxes when using different size conductors. Call me or text me to explain if you get confused. Boxes for bigger Conduit follow the x6 rule for Angle pulls and x8 for Straight pulls.

See Article 314.28A 1 2 page 70-200.
If you are still needing help passing the TDLR Journeyman or Master Exams our full staff with Art Surette and Nelson Flores are at 5008 Fuqua Wednesday & Thursday 6 pm to 9 pm and Saturday 9 am to Noon.
No cost.

10/28/2024

⚡️Join us this Saturday for an Open House at our Electrical Apprenticeship School! ⚡️

Discover how we're training the next generation of techs. Enjoy delicious food and beverages while learning about our programs and opportunities. Don’t miss out—come see how you can spark your future in tech!

🗓 Date: Saturday, November 2nd
🕒 Time: 9am-3pm
📍 Location: 5008 Fuqua Street, Houston 77048

We can’t wait to see you there!
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