QEMC and QEMW Program, Qualified Electrical Equipment Maintenance Company Qualified Electrical Equipment Maintenance Worker

WHAT IS THE QUALIFIED ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE COMPANY AND WORKER PROGRAM?

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

This new qualification program is in response to the recently ANSI-approved NFPA 70B Standard, making proper electrical equipment maintenance mandatory and enforceable. The new program is intended 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 the company's electrical maintenance workers. 

NETA will award all vetted, qualified companies with the designation – Qualified Electrical Equipment Maintenance Company (QEMC). 

NETA will award vetted, company-employed electrical maintenance workers having passed an exam with the designation – Qualified Electrical Equipment Maintenance Worker (QEMW). 

WHY BECOME A QUALIFIED ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE COMPANY (QEMC)?

NETA QEMC / QEMWFacility 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.

NETA QEMC / QEMW Program Benefits [ PDF download ]

Interested in Participating in the New QEMC and QEMW Program? 

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

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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

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
  • Completed NFPA 70E Safety Training

QEMW DETAILED CONTENT OUTLINE

QEMW EXAM REFERENCES

ADDITIONAL PROGRAM DETAILS:

NETA’s QEMC and QEMW Program guidelines, policies, and application process have been finalized and the QEMW exam is available now.