Trades Exam Prep

About Trades Exam Prep

Trades Exam Prep is a free, daily podcast by OpenExamPrep covering the most in-demand skilled trades licensing and certification exams — including EPA 608 (HVAC refrigerant), FAA Part 107 (drone), Master Electrician, Plumber, General Contractor, ASE automotive, NATE, OSHA 10/30, Welder Certification, and more. Each 5-minute episode breaks down one exam topic with concrete examples, common exam traps, code references, and field-ready memory tricks to help you pass on your first attempt. No fluff, no filler — just the concepts you need to know, explained the way the exam tests them. This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation for everyone — from journeyman to master license, from apprentices to seasoned tradespeople. For free practice questions, AI-powered explanations, flashcards, and full study guides, visit https://open-exam-prep.com/ Subscribe and listen daily — your license is closer than you think.

Publisher

Ran Chen, EA, CFP®

Category

education · education · education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

26 Apr 2026

Latest episode

11 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

144 episodes in the feed.

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   11 Oct 2026

   [Journeyman] 4. Power, Energy and Single-Phase versus Three-Phase Loads

   This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - The fundamental distinction between real power in watts and energy consumption in watt-hours. - How apparent power, real power, and power factor relate in single-phase circuits. - How to calculate single-phase power and total energy for resistive loads. - How to calculate real power for balanced three-phase loads using line-to-line voltage and line current. - Common exam traps regarding power factor and three-phase power calculation steps. This independent prep resource supplements your codebook study and supervised field training for journeyman electrician examinations. Practice online at https://open-exam-prep.com/practice/journeyman-electrician and subscribe on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@Open-exam-prep . Sources checked: September 28, 2026 - https://www.nfpa.org/codes-and-standards/nfpa-70-standard-development/70 - https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecexam.htm

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   10 Oct 2026

   [Journeyman] 3. Voltage, Current, Resistance and Ohms Law

   This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - Fundamental Ohm's law relationships connecting voltage, current, and resistance in DC circuits - How to calculate current when 120 volts is applied across a 30 ohm resistive load - The key distinction between voltage across two points and current flowing through a conductor - Common exam traps including improper formula operations and incorrect terminology - Why simple resistive Ohm's law formulas cannot be assumed for all AC circuit loads This episode provides independent conceptual preparation for journeyman electrician candidates studying the 2023 National Electrical Code. Practice online at https://open-exam-prep.com/practice/journeyman-electrician and subscribe on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@Open-exam-prep . Sources checked: September 28, 2026 https://www.nfpa.org/codes-and-standards/nfpa-70-standard-development/70 https://www.iccsafe.org/certification-exam-catalog/ https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/electricians/elecexam.htm

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   9 Oct 2026

   [Journeyman] 2. Finding Definitions, Articles and Exceptions in the NEC

   This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - How to efficiently navigate the Table of Contents and Index during a timed exam - The structural consolidation of definitions into Article 100 in the 2023 NEC - How to determine an article's scope using section .1 - The crucial distinction between mandatory code language and informational notes - How mandatory and permissive exceptions alter general code requirements This independent educational resource supplements your codebook practice at https://open-exam-prep.com/practice/journeyman-electrician and video tutorials at https://www.youtube.com/@Open-exam-prep . Sources checked: September 28, 2026 - https://www.nfpa.org/codes-and-standards/nfpa-70-standard-development/70 - https://www.iccsafe.org/certification-exam-catalog/

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