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Limited Energy Technician Class A
(LEA)
Allows holder to make limited energy installations in Oregon that involve security, fire alarm, nurse call, and other life safety control circuits. Also structured cabling for network communications and CCTV. The LEA may act as the signing supervisor for a limited energy contractor for the scope of work performed within the LEA license requirements.
ORS 479.905(5), 479.915(2)(3) and (4), OAR 918-282-0345, 918-282-0355
License Type:
Limited Energy Technician Class A (LEA)
Scope:
Allows holder to make limited energy installations in Oregon that involve security, fire alarm, nurse call, and other life safety control circuits. Also structured cabling for network communications and CCTV. The LEA may act as the signing supervisor for a limited energy contractor for the scope of work performed within the LEA license requirements.
ORS 479.905(5), 479.915(2)(3) and (4)
OAR 918-282-0345, 918-282-0355
Qualifications for a Limited Energy Technician Class A (LEA):
Approved Apprenticeship “Completion Certificate”
- Sanctioned Apprenticeship through Oregon BOLI or US BOLI Apprenticeship needs to be “similar” to Oregon requirements. 8,000 hours and 4 years
- The General Journeyman work experience does not need to be Itemized into residential, commercial, or industrial. The Requirement is to have 8,000 hours of Journeyman work Experience listed and documented.
Document at least 12,000 hours of legally obtained work experience.
(See OAR 918-30-0030(2)) Work experience shall include:
- Stockroom and materials - 300 hours
- Troubleshooting - 750 hours
- Outdoor/underground - 150 hours
Each applicant that is using military work experience will be evaluated separately and individually to determine the appropriate amount of applicable training to qualify for the particular license requested.
Persons that qualify as a verifier need to be an individual that was intimately involved in the work experience being documented on the application. This person can be a Co-worker, Foreman, or Supervisor. The verifier cannot be a human resource representative or office Personnel.
The Limited Energy Technician Class A License exam consists of 52 questions that can be best described as code lookup. There is no physical practicum test. The applicant needs to score 75% to obtain the Oregon State issued license.
Continuing Education requirements for the Limited Energy Technician Class A License:
- 8 hours Code Change
Limited Energy Technician Class B
(LEB)
Allows holder to make limited energy installations in Oregon that involve structured cabling for network communications, HVAC, and CCTV. The LEB may act as the signing supervisor for a limited energy contractor for the scope of work performed within the LEB license requirements.
ORS 479.905(2)(3) and (4), 479.910, 479.915
OAR 918-282-0360, 918-282-0365
License Type:
Limited Energy Technician Class B (LEB)
Scope:
Allows holder to make limited energy installations in Oregon that involve structured cabling for network communications, HVAC, and CCTV. The LEB may act as the signing supervisor for a limited energy contractor for the scope of work performed within the LEB license requirements.
ORS 479.905(2)(3) and (4), 479.910, 479.915
OAR 918-282-0360, 918-282-0365
Qualifications for a Limited Energy Technician Class B (LEB):
Approved Apprenticeship “Completion Certificate”
Sanctioned Apprenticeship through Oregon BOLI or US BOLI Apprenticeship needs to be “similar to Oregon requirements.
- 4,000 hours and 288 classroom
- The General Journeyman work experience does not need to be Itemized into residential, commercial, or industrial. The Requirement is to have 8,000 hours of Journeyman work Experience listed and documented.
Document at least 8,000 hours of legally obtained work experience.
(See OAR 918-30-0030(2)) Work experience shall include:
- Stockroom and materials - 200 hours
- Limited Energy installations - 3,300 hours
- Troubleshooting - 500 hours
- HVAC, communications systems, clock or other LE systems - 4,000 hours
Each applicant that is using military work experience will be evaluated separately and individually to determine the appropriate amount of applicable training to qualify for the particular license requested.
Persons that qualify as a verifier need to be an individual that was intimately involved in the work experience being documented on the application. This person can be a Co-worker, Foreman, or Supervisor. The verifier cannot be a human resource representative or office Personnel.
The Limited Energy Technician Class B License exam consists of 28 questions that can be best described as code lookup. The applicant needs to score 75% to obtain the Oregon State issued license.
Continuing Education requirements for the LEB License:
- 2 hours Code Change with Oregon Amendments
- 6 hours of code related
Limited Journeyman Sign Electrician (SIG)
Allows holder to install and maintain electrical signs and outline lighting. The SIG may extend the dedicated sign circuit up to 15 feet only if for sign specific installations.
ORS 479.630(5), OAR 918-282-0220
License Type:
Limited Journeyman Sign Electrician (SIG)
Scope:
Allows holder to install and maintain electrical signs and outline lighting. The SIG may extend the dedicated sign circuit up to 15 feet only if for sign-specific installations.
ORS 479.630(5)
OAR 918-282-0220
Qualifications for a Limited Journeyman Sign Electrician (SIG):
Sanctioned Apprenticeship through Oregon BOLI or US BOLI apprenticeship needs to be “similar” to Oregon requirements.
- 4,000 hours and 288 hours classroom
Document at least 8,000 hours of legally obtained work experience.
(See OAR 918-30-0030(2)) Work experience shall include:
- Stockroom and materials - 200 hours
- Pattern and blueprints - 300 hours
- Layout and design - 1,000 hours
- Display assembly - 2,000 hours
- Display component parts - 500 hours
- Display installation, service, and maintenance - 2,500 hours
- Transportation and hoisting - 500 hours
Applicants shall also document a Pass or “C” or better in Electrical Theory
- Wiring methods, under 600 volts nominal
- Wiring methods, over 600 volts nominal
- Conduit systems, boxes and raceways
- Introduction to the National Electrical Code
Each applicant that is using military work experience will be evaluated separately and individually to determine the appropriate amount of applicable training to qualify for the particular license requested.
Persons that qualify as a verifier need to be an individual that was intimately involved in the work experience being documented on the application. This person can be a Co-worker, Foreman, or Supervisor. The verifier cannot be a human resource representative or office Personnel.
The Limited Journeyman Sign Electrician License exam consists of 28 questions that can be best described as code lookup. The applicant needs to score 75% to obtain the Oregon State issued license.
Continuing Education requirements for the Limited Journeyman Sign Technician :
- 2 hours Code Change with Oregon Amendments
- 2 hours of code related
Limited Renewable Energy Technician (LRT)
Allows holder to install solar, wind, and micro-hydro systems that may include fuel cells and generators for off-grid systems. The LRT shall be employed by a Limited Renewable Energy contractor. The LRT may act as the signing supervisor for the Limited Renewable Energy contractor. The LRT is limited to 25kw systems.
ORS 479.630(16), OAR 918-282-0205, 918-282-0400
License Type:
Limited Renewable Energy Technician (LRT)
Scope:
Allows holder to install solar, wind, and micro-hydro systems that may include fuel cells and generators for off-grid systems. The LRT shall be employed by a Limited Renewable Energy contractor. The LRT any act as the signing supervisor for the Limited Renewable Energy contractor. The LRT is limited to 25kw systems.
ORS 479.630(16)
OAR 918-282-0205, 918-282-0400
Qualifications for a Limited Renewable Energy Technician (LRT):
Sanctioned Apprenticeship through Oregon BOLI or US BOLI Apprenticeship needs to be “similar to Oregon requirements.
- 4,000 hours
Document at least 8,000 hours of legally obtained work experience.
(See OAR 918-30-0030(2) Work experience shall include:
- Renewable systems - 3,000 hours
- Photovoltaics - 2,000 hours minimum
- Other renewable electrical energy systems - 1,000 hours
- Troubleshooting, maintenance, and blueprint reading all in compliance with the NEC - 2,000 hours
Each applicant that is using military work experience will be evaluated separately and individually to determine the appropriate amount of applicable training to qualify for the particular license requested.
Persons that qualify as a verifier need to be an individual that was intimately involved in the work experience being documented on the application. This person can be a Co-worker, Foreman, or Supervisor. The verifier cannot be a human resource representative or office Personnel.
The Limited Renewable Energy Technician License exam consists of 28 questions that can be best described as code lookup. The applicant needs to score 75% to obtain the Oregon State issued license.
Continuing Education requirements for the Limited Renewable Energy Technician:
- 2 hours Code Change with Oregon Amendments
- 2 hours of code related
Limited Journeyman Stage Electrician
(ST)
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Limited Maintenance Electrician (LME)
Allows holder to make maintenance only repairs in existing electrical system that are in an industrial plant setting. Maintains and repairs electrical systems 600 volts phase-to-phase in commercial buildings or in government buildings where employed. Is not authorized to make new installation or work on services.
ORS 479.630(10), OAR 918-282-0240
License Type:
Limited Maintenance Electrician (LME)
Scope:
Allows holder to make maintenance only repairs in existing electrical system that are in an industrial plant setting. Maintains and repairs electrical systems 600 volts phase-to-phase in commercial buildings or in government buildings where employed. Is not authorized to make new installation or work on services.
ORS 479.630(10)
OAR 918-282-0240
Qualifications for a Limited Maintenance Electrician (LME):
Approved Apprenticeship “Completion Certificate” Sanctioned Apprenticeship through Oregon BOLI or US BOLI Apprenticeship needs to be “similar to Oregon requirements.
- 4,000 hours
The General Journeyman work experience does not need to be
- Itemized into residential, commercial, or industrial.
- The Requirement is to have 8,000 hours of Journeyman work Experience listed and documented.
Document at least 8,000 hours of legally obtained work experience.
(See OAR 918-30-0030(2)) Work experience shall include at least:
- Motors - install, assembly, repair - 1,000 hours
- In-place motor cleaning - 2,000 hours
- Controls - magnetic and automatic - 150 hours
- Troubleshooting - 2,000 hours
- Power distribution - maintenance - 1,000 hours
- Lighting maintenance - 1,000 hours
- Electrical drawings - 200 hours
Each applicant that is using military work experience will be evaluated separately and individually to determine the appropriate amount of applicable training to qualify for the particular license requested.
Persons that qualify as a verifier need to be an individual that was intimately involved in the work experience being documented on the application. This person can be a Co-worker, Foreman, or Supervisor. The verifier cannot be a human resource representative or office Personnel.
The Limited Maintenance Electrician (LME) License exam consists of 28 questions that can be best described as code lookup. The applicant needs to score 75% to obtain the Oregon State issued license.
Continuing Education requirements for the Limited Maintenance Electrician License:
- 2 hours Code Change with Oregon Amendments
- 6 hours of code related
Limited Building Maintenance Electrician (BME)
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General Journeyman
(J)
Allows holder to make any electrical installation in the State of Oregon under the supervision and direction of a general supervising electrician or limited supervising electrician. The General Journeyman Electrician may work without supervision on maintenance-only electrical work. The general journeyman electrician may act as the signing supervisor for a limited energy contractor and may design plan and layout the electrical portion of a fire protection system.
ORS 479.630(4), OAR 918-261-015(2), 918-282-0100, 918-282-1070
License Type:
General Journeyman Electrician (J)
Scope:
Allows holder to make any electrical installation in the State of Oregon under the supervision and direction of a general supervising electrician or limited supervising electrician. The General Journeyman Electrician may work without supervision on maintenance-only electrical work. The general journeyman electrician may act as the signing supervisor for a limited energy contractor and may design plan and layout the electrical portion of a fire protection system.
ORS 479.630(4)
OAR 918-261-015(2), 918-282-0100, 918-282-1070
Qualifications for a General Journeyman Electrician:
Complete a two-year apprenticeship with completion certificate. Sanctioned by Oregon BOLI or US BOLI. Apprenticeship shall contain at least 288 classroom hours.
Document at least 16,000 hours of legally obtained qualifying electrical work experience. At least 2,000 hours of Residential, Commercial, and Industrial work in each discipline. The reason for the 16,000 hours is without an apprenticeship the work experience requirement doubles (see OAR 918-30-0030(2)). You will need to document your high school diploma or GED to meet qualifications. Please make sure the verifiers have the same information as you submit, so when BCD calls to verify hours with the verifier the information lines up correctly.
Each applicant that is using military work experience will be evaluated separately and individually to determine the appropriate amount of applicable training to qualify for the particular license requested.
Persons that qualify as a verifier need to be an individual that was intimately involved in the work experience being documented on the application. This person can be a Co-worker, Foreman, or Supervisor. The verifier cannot be a human resource representative or office Personnel.
The General Journeyman Electrician License exam consists of 52 questions that can be best described as code lookup. There is no physical practicum test. The applicant needs to score 75% to obtain the Oregon State issued license.
Continuing Education requirements for the General Journeyman :
- 4 hours Oregon Rule and Law
- 8 hours Code Change with Oregon amendments
- 12 hours Code related
Plant Journeyman
(PJ)
The Limited Journeyman Plant Electrician is relegated to making electrical installations in a plant setting under the supervision of a Supervising Electrician. The definition of an “Industrial Plant” (OAR 918-251 0090(18)) is a vital piece to understanding what a PJ is legally able to work on.
ORS 479.630(5), OAR 918-251-0090(18), 918-282-0100, 918-282-0190, 918-283-0120
License Type:
Limited Journeyman Plant Electrician (PJ)
Scope:
The Limited Journeyman Plant Electrician is relegated to making electrical installations in a plant setting under the supervision of a Supervising Electrician. The definition of an “Industrial Plant” (OAR 918-251-0090(18)) is a vital piece to understanding what a PJ is legally able to work on. Condensing the definition here for better explanation to understand that a PJ can work on a single-family residence as long as it is under the same ownership, such as staff housing for Oregon State Park personnel. Multi-family dorm-style housing on a college campus. Also working on multiple office buildings that are under the same ownership. The PJ license allows the holder to install, maintain electrical wiring and associated products in a manufacturing or industrial plant owned or used by the employer.
ORS 479.630(5)
OAR 918-251-0090(18), 918-282-0100, 918-282-0190, 918-283-0120
Qualifications for a Limited Journeyman Electrician:
OAR 918-30-0030(2)
Document at least 16,000 hours of legally obtained qualifying electrical work experience. At least 2,000 hours installing electrical circuits; 1,000 hours of installing motors; 2,000 hours of power distribution, see OAR 918-282-0190(2) and 918-283-0120 for more detailed description of the license requirements. The reason for double the hour requirement is the lack of apprenticeship and the requirements of education that comes with the apprenticeship. You will need to document your high school diploma
or
GED to meet the qualifications. Please make sure the verifiers have the same information as you submit, so when BCD calls to verify hours with the verifier the information lines up correctly.
Each applicant that is using military work experience will be evaluated separately and individually to determine the appropriate amount of applicable training to qualify for the particular license requested.
Persons that qualify as a verifier need to be an individual that was intimately involved in the work experience being documented on the application. This person can be a Co-worker, Foreman, or Supervisor. The verifier cannot be a human resource representative or office Personnel.
The Limited Journeyman Plant Electrician (PJ) License exam consists of 52 questions that can be best described as code lookup. There is no physical practicum test. The applicant needs to score 75% to obtain the Oregon State issued license.
Continuing Education requirements for the Limited Journeyman Plant Electrician License:
- 4 hours Oregon Rule and Law
- 8 hours Code Change with Oregon amendments
- 12 hours Code related
Limited Residential Journeyman (LR)
Allows holder to make electrical installations on one or two family or multifamily dwelling units not exceeding three floors above grade. All work to be completed shall be under the supervision of a general supervising electrician.
ORS 479.630(14), 479.630(4)(B), OAR 918-282-100, 918-282-0180
License Type:
Limited Residential Electrician (LR)
Scope:
Allows holder to make electrical installations on one or two family or multifamily dwelling units not exceeding three floors above grade. All work to be completed shall be under the supervision of a general supervising electrician.
ORS 479.630(14), 479.630(4)(B)
OAR 918-282-100, 918-282-0180
Qualifications for a Limited Residential Electrician (LR) has three paths to licensure.
Complete a two-year apprenticeship with completion certificate. Sanctioned by Oregon BOLI or US BOLI. Apprenticeship shall contain at least 288 classroom hours.
Document at least 8,000 hours of legally obtained work experience.
(See OAR 918-30-0030(2)) Work experience shall include:
- Stockroom and materials - 200 hours
- New residential wiring - 4,000 hours
- Signal and controls - 100 hours
- Troubleshooting - 400 hours
- Remodeling - 1,000 hours
- Fixture hanging - 400 hours
Each applicant that is using military work experience will be evaluated separately and individually to determine the appropriate amount of applicable training to qualify for the particular license requested.
Persons that qualify as a verifier need to be an individual that was intimately involved in the work experience being documented on the application. This person can be a Co-worker, Foreman, or Supervisor. The verifier cannot be a human resource representative or office Personnel.
The Limited Residential Electrician License exam consists of 52 questions that can be best described as code lookup. There is no physical practicum test. The applicant needs to score 75% to obtain the Oregon State issued license.
Continuing Education requirements for the Limited Residential Electrician:
- 8 hours Code Change with Oregon Amendments
- 4 hours of code related
General Supervising Electrician (S)
Allows holder to design plan and layout any electrical installation in the State of Oregon.
ORS 479.630(2) and (3), 479.630(2), 479.632, 479.860, OAR 918-282-0100, 918-282-0120, 918-282-0140
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License Type:
General Supervising Electrician (S)
Scope:
Allows holder to design plan and layout any electrical installation in the State of Oregon.
ORS 479.630(2) and (3), 479.630(2), 479.632, 479.860
OAR 918-282-0100, 918-282-0120, 918-282-0140
Qualifications for a General Supervising Electrician:
Complete a two-year apprenticeship with completion certificate. Sanctioned by Oregon BOLI or US BOLI. Apprenticeship needs to be “similar” to Oregon requirements. 8,000 hours and 576 classroom hours. See Apprenticeship Requirements [separate dropdown] General Journeyman Electrician work experience consisting of 8,000 hours and 4 years. The General Journeyman work experience does not need to be itemized into residential, commercial, or industrial. The requirement is to have 8,000 hours of Journeyman work experience listed and documented.
Document at least 24,000 hours of legally obtained qualifying electrical work experience. At least 2,000 hours of Residential work experience. At least 2,000 hours of Commercial work experience. At least 2,000 hours of Industrial work experience. The reason for the 24,000 hours is lack of apprenticeship and the requirement of double the account of qualifying hours for license qualification. (see OAR 918-30-0030(2)). That boils down to 16,000 hours to qualify for the General Journeyman Electrical license, and another 8,000 hours for the Supervisor requirement. You will need to document your high school diploma or GED to meet qualifications. Please make sure the verifiers have the same information as you submit, so when BCD calls to verify hours with the verifier the information lines up correctly.
Each applicant that is using military work experience will be evaluated separately and individually to determine the appropriate amount of applicable training to qualify for the particular license requested.
Persons that qualify as a verifier need to be an individual that was intimately involved in the work experience being documented on the application. This person can be a Co-worker, Foreman, or Supervisor. The verifier cannot be a human resource representative or office Personnel.
The General Supervisors License exam is two parts. The applicant needs to score 75% on both parts in one sitting to obtain the Oregon State issued license. First part is 52 question code lookup; second part is 12 calculation questions.
Continuing Education requirements for the General Journeyman:
- 4 hours Oregon Rule and Law
- 12 hours Code Change
- 8 hours Code related
Limited Supervising Electrician (PS)
Allows the holder to design plan and layout electrical installations in a Plant Setting.
OAR 918-251-0090(18), ORS 479.630(2) and (3), 479.630(3), 479.632, 479.860, OAR 918-282-0100, 918-282-0120, 918-282-0160
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License Type:
Limited Supervising Electrician (PS)
Scope:
Allows the holder to design plan and layout electrical installations in a Plant Setting [link to OAR 918-251-0090(18)
ORS 479.630(2) and (3), 479.630(3), 479.632, 479.860
OAR 918-282-0100, 918-282-0120, 918-282-0160
Qualifications for a Limited Supervising Electrician:
Complete a two-year apprenticeship with completion certificate. Sanctioned by Oregon BOLI or US BOLI. Apprenticeship needs to be “similar” to Oregon requirements. 8,000 hours and 576 classroom hours.
General Journeyman Electrician work experience consisting of 8,000 hours and 4 years. The General Journeyman work experience does not need to be itemized into residential, commercial, or industrial. The requirement is to have 8,000 hours of Journeyman work experience listed and documented.
Document at least 24,000 hours of legally obtained qualifying electrical work experience. At least 2,000 hours of installing electrical circuits; 1,000 hours installing motors; 2,000 hours of controls; at least 2,000 hours of power distribution, see OAR 918-282-0190(2) and 918-283-0120 for more detailed description of the licensing requirements. The reason for the 24,000 hours is lack of apprenticeship and the requirement of double the account of qualifying hours for license qualification. (see OAR 918-30-0030(2)). That boils down to 16,000 hours to qualify for the General Journeyman Electrical license, and another 8,000 hours for the Supervisor requirement. You will need to document your high school diploma or GED to meet qualifications. Please make sure the verifiers have the same information as you submit, so when BCD calls to verify hours with the verifier the information lines up correctly.
Each applicant that is using military work experience will be evaluated separately and individually to determine the appropriate amount of applicable training to qualify for the particular license requested.
Persons that qualify as a verifier need to be an individual that was intimately involved in the work experience being documented on the application. This person can be a Co-worker, Foreman, or Supervisor. The verifier cannot be a human resource representative or office Personnel.
The Limited Supervising Electrician License exam is two parts. The applicant needs to score 75% on both parts in one sitting to obtain the Oregon State issued license. First part is 52 question code lookup; second part is 12 calculation questions.
Continuing Education requirements for the General Journeyman:
- 4 hours Oregon Rule and Law
- 12 hours Code Change
- 8 hours Code related
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