first post: when am i eligible for testing?

[kypredsfan]

Hi, my name is Scott. i graduated tech school in may 2002 with electrical technology diploma. I have 1 year exp in residential/light commercial installation/troubleshooting, 2 years in electric motor repair shop, and now my current job I've held for 3 years so far as an industrial electrician at a factory.

i would like to someday be able to start my own electrical business, IF I WANT TO, like wiring houses, service calls , etc legally.

my question is, when am i eligible for tests and what all tests do I have to take and pass?

Thanks for any responses,
Scott

 

[Dennis Alwon]

Try this site and scroll down to your state. It should give you some info that you need.

http://www.licensedelectrician.com/Electrician_License.htm#Ky

 

[iwire]

Along with the good link Dennis provided you can also try Mike Holt's list. :smile:

State Electrical Contractor Licensing Boards

 

[JohnJ0906]

Welcome Scott!

Many states require proof from your various employers (Master electrician) to show you have been in the trade, and working under a licenced Master Electrician for the required time. If this is so in your area, you might wish to contact previous employers now, just to get your ducks in a row, so to speak.

I got burned on this myself. Didn't get letters when I left companies, and a couple went out of business, and I couldn't locate the Master. Cost me a few years.

 

[kypredsfan]

thank you all. do i have to have an electrical license before i go for my masters? if so, i should definetly be qualified for that.