What is NationalTradesman.com?
NationalTradesman.com is a web resource created and maintained by tradesmen for building construction professionals, licensed trade workers, apprentice trade workers, and enthusiastic vocational technical students trying to get a handle on as much information as they can while on their journey.
This site is under continual construction. It will be improved upon daily, most times in small unnoticeable ways but once in awhile in a big enough way to make it obvious. So check back for added information and new resources to enhance your vocational technical training or continuing lifelong education in your professional trade career. Or just simply check back for the fun of it.
Sampling of the Site
Electricians
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NEC Practice Tests
These are short 10-question quizzes that render excellent on your mobile device, whether a cell phone or tablet. Short, sweet, and easy to make your experience getting to know the code book less painful.
HVAC Techs
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EPA 608 Practice Tests
Fifteen 25-question practice tests for preparing for the required certification tests for handling refrigerants. Again, these are very mobile-friendly and make it easy to prepare during the course of your busy day.
Common Resources
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Tradesmen Glossary
NationalTradesman.com has an extensive glossary of trade terms and definitions running in the background of every page you are viewing. Most of these are directly from the electrical, mechanical, and plumbing codes. Check it out right on this page. Hover over a highlighted word for the definition, or click on it to go to the definition page. This is a great little learning tool.
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Building Codes Resource
State-by-state link resource for building code information.
NT Video of the Week
(Changes each Monday)
Basic Electricity: How Electricity Works
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