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Unlicensed individual (electrical, elevator and power limited)

Requirements

Registration.  Unlicensed individuals shall not perform electrical work required to be performed by a licensed individual unless the unlicensed individual is first registered with the department as an unlicensed individual.

Supervision.  Once registered, the unlicensed individual shall not perform electrical work required to be performed by a licensed individual unless the work is performed under the direct supervision of an individual actually licensed to perform such work. The same employer must employ both the unlicensed individual and the licensed individual supervising the unlicensed individual. A licensed electrician may directly supervise no more than 2 unlicensed individuals, or in the case of technology circuits or systems, no more than 3 unlicensed individuals. Unlicensed individuals shall not supervise the performance of electrical work or make assignments of electrical work to unlicensed individuals.

Exam Qualification.  After January 1, 2008, work experience hours required to test for the Journeyman A exam, Elevator Constructor exam, Maintenance Electrician exam, and Power Limited Technician exam will only be accepted or recognized if earned while registered as an unlicensed individual. Verified hours worked before January 1, 2008 will continue to be recognized and accepted.

Registration information and forms

Deadline:  Registration required starting December 1, 2007
Unlicensed registration electrical worker, elevator constructor or power limited technician

Fee, length and expiration

Registration fee - $20
Length - One year
Expires - Anniversary month of initial issue

Review process

Verify application form is complete; applicant meets minimum license age; and license fee is paid. A registration card is printed and mailed within a week of the application being data entered and approved.

Statutes and rules

Minn. Stat. - 2007 Minnesota Session Laws, Chapter 140, Article 5, Section 20
Minn. Rules 3800.3520

Other pertinent information

Registration lookup - Not available at this time
Continuing education - Not required

















































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