How to get Wiremans License?

**chee_dee** · 15-Jun-09, 11:09 PM

Hi Guys, me new here, first post.

(1)I am a qualified Millwright and need to get my wiremans license.

How do I go about doing that?

(2)Also, how do I go about getting registered with the ECB as a Electrical contractor?

Sweet and short.

Thanks.

ps. I stay in the Western Cape

**Gei** · 26-Jul-09, 09:05 PM

Hello i am also busy getting mine, I am under the impression that all i need is trade test, N4 and have passed installation rules paper 1 and 2. Hope it has not changed!

**willievdmerwe1** · 02-Sep-10, 05:26 AM

you can write your exam on installation rules(new word for wiremans) without N3 and become a Single Phase installer, with N3 you can become a 3 phase installer, to become master you need N6 with 5 years post trade experienc.

writing exam can only be done at selected locations, but I would sugest to get the right info is to contact your nearest ECB

**Alan** · 27-Jul-09, 10:08 AM

I am under the impression that all i need is trade test, N4 and have passed installation rules paper 1 and 2

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As far as i know that is still the route, Chee dee you will have to do a course at one of the technical colledges and write the installation exam 1 and 2.

**murdock** · 29-Jul-09, 08:50 AM

its not that simple...its not a wiremans license anymore.

you can become:

a single phase tester
3 phase installation tester
or a master electrician

there are various requirements for each different catergory.

i would contact the local ECA in your area and find out the correct requirements

**Dave A** · 29-Jul-09, 09:53 AM

Originally Posted by murdock

i would contact the local ECA in your area and find out the correct requirements

Or go to MERSETA who will tell you something completely different

**Gei** · 04-Aug-09, 01:07 PM

if anyone has recently written installations rules paper 1 or 2 can they answer me why the hell is there written compulsory next to some of the questions???

**skatingsparks** · 05-Aug-09, 10:56 AM

To reduce the chance of improving 2% pass rate country wide on this INSANELY hard exam?

**Tian van der Walt** · 18-May-10, 10:54 AM

Originally Posted by murdock

its not that simple...its not a wiremans license anymore.

you can become:

a single phase tester
3 phase installation tester
or a master electrician

there are various requirements for each different catergory.

i would contact the local ECA in your area and find out the correct requirements

what is the requirements to become a master electrician