This bill amends the requirements for certain employees of the New Jersey Transit Corporation (NJT) seeking to qualify for the electrical contractor's license examination. It allows NJT employees to demonstrate their practical experience without needing to complete an electrical apprenticeship program accredited by the United States Department of Labor. To qualify, these applicants must have at least five years of experience in electrical construction and installation, including one year as a Class A journeyman electrician. Instead of proof of apprenticeship completion, they must provide evidence of their work and internal training completed during their employment with NJT.

The bill modifies existing law, which mandates that all applicants for the electrical contractor's license examination must have completed a four-year electrical apprenticeship program in addition to their work experience. The new provisions specifically cater to NJT employees, allowing them to bypass the apprenticeship requirement if they can prove their qualifications through their work experience and training. This change aims to recognize the practical skills and training that NJT employees acquire on the job, thereby facilitating their ability to obtain the necessary licensing to operate as electrical contractors.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 45:5A-9