colin2496

I'm looking for help as to how obtain to electricians licence in the usa? Has anybody made the leap?

penguinsix

Hit the 'search' in the USA forum.. There have been some threads on this in the last six months. Sorry I don't have much direct knowledge but there are a few here who can help.

Bob

google the state requirements will tell you what you need to know...

colin2496

i've done that and in PA there's no requirements there is no licence there! I Just think you can beat first hand knowledge?

Bob

Umm... http://www.dli.state.pa.us/landi/lib...on_booklet.pdf that would beg to differ, though you might be able to use your experience to knock off the needed tests to get certifide...

Redwing

It can vary from state to state and city to city. In most cases you have to obtain your license from the local authority by taking an exam. However, this can be waived if you have taken your apprenticeship by working with a journeyman, and passing that test. If you work for a contractor, the principal will probably carry the license, and he verifies that you are competent. Again this can vary from state to state. Check the web site of the area where you will be working. A lot of contractors are union, and they hire out of the local

Ray

There is no state Licence ..but are local ones

Jess5377

the only state that recognizes foreign quals is Colorado and even then to be eligible to take the test you have to prove 2 yrs work experience in the US. It's very different. I also replied to your other thread.

colin2496

just out of interest what part of the usa are you in? I am planning to move with my USC wife to her family home about a half hr north of DC and wages there seem to be the same as home. I'm on the isle of wight where the going wage is about £20 ph if you run ya own business and £15 sub contract.

good luck with the move back

scrubbedexpat099

I know a guy who was licensed in Alaska and CA. Here he does the odd job but on the basis that the Homeowner pulls the permit.

Patrick Hasler

The wire system here has me beat

I could do virually anything with household elecrics back home, but here ? I seem to find all wires are the same f**kin colour and behind even the simpest ceiling rose there are lots of them

You can't even buy the simplest life saver known to man ..... A neon tester

Ray

http://cgi.ebay.com/ET25-Voltage-Tes...1%7C240%3A1318

Redwing

You can't even buy the simplest life saver known to man ..... A neon tester [/QUOTE]
I got mine from an electric supply house.

tamms_1965

I bought mine at a hardware store. Is your house older? All the homes I've owned have had colored wires, but the oldest one I've owned is 50 years old and much of the wiring has been updated. On the other hand, I've installed special-order lights that have had all one color wiring where one was ridge and the other wasn't.

lisa67

I have a dog called Sparky and he's English