Typical Student: Installers/technicians with less than 2 years experience, including new hires inexperienced in the low-voltage industry. Not sure if this is the right level? Take the NSCA University online assessment to be sure.
Time Commitment: students and facilitators will spend just 2 hours/week on classroom training, and the student should plan to spend 3 hours/week on reading assignments, online presentations, and taking quizzes and tests.
This level is appropriate preparation if working toward C-SI™ certification.
Level 1 Students Learn:
- Introduction To The Trade
- Construction Materials And Methods
- Pathways And Spaces
- Fasteners And Anchors
- Job-Site Safety
- Craft-Related Mathematics
- Hand Bending Of Conduit
- Low-Voltage Cabling
- DC Circuits
- Basic Test Equipment
- Introduction To Electrical Blueprints
- Wire And Cable Terminations
- Introductions To Codes And Standards
Local Facilitator:
A local facilitator is needed for successful completion of the program. Read our Facilitator Guidelines to learn more about this role.
NSCA master Instructor Support:
- Weekly student instruction
- Quizzes and tests
- Web based communication
- Instructional videos
- Reading Assignments and supplemental material
- Support for facilitator preparation
- Weekly instructor ‘office hours’ for Q & A
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Member Pricing* |
Non-Member Pricing* |
| Student Training Only |
$695 |
$995 |
| Student Training and Apprenticeship |
$995 |
$1295 |
| Facilitator |
$400 |
$400 |
*Pricing includes all course materials
Still have questions about the program? Read our FAQ for answers to the most common questions about the EST Training Series.
Getting Started:
Begin your EST Training program by completing our EST Year Training Registration form and submitting it to NSCA, or call 800.446.NSCA and ask to speak with a member of our Business Development Team.
Download the EST Level Training Registration Form