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Validity of English Electrical Licenses for Starting a Business in Poland

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  • #1 10679617
    0007ttom
    Level 2  
    hello everyone
    Unfortunately, I haven`t found this information anywhere, so I`ll explain briefly
    I was in England for several years and worked as an electrician on my own business
    I have English qualifications equivalent to those in Poland: E, D and UB
    i.e. I can design installations (they do not require drawings when it comes to a new installation in an old building), install it from start to finish, take measurements and finally issue a certificate which I register at the city hall
    because my plans have now changed and I want to return to Poland permanently as well as open an electrical company in Poland, I would like to find out if my qualifications have any value in Poland, i.e. I understand that I will also have to obtain Polish qualifications, but will my years of work (experience) be the same? counted in obtaining Polish rights
    I compared Polish and English installations and there are no major differences
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  • #2 10680062
    KonradGatek
    Level 29  
    You pass E + D in an hour, including waiting for your turn for the exam, so it`s not a problem.
    There`s only the UB, it`s best if you call your local office.
    Konrad.
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  • #3 10680512
    Miniax
    Electrician specialist
    If these are not EU authorizations (valid throughout the EU), and they certainly are not, then in 90% of cases they will be worth nothing in Poland, if only because the D certificate and Construction authorizations require mainly knowledge of Polish regulations and norm.
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  • #4 10681471
    e-sparks
    Electrician specialist
    0007ttom wrote:
    I have English qualifications equivalent to those in Poland: E, D and UB
    Or maybe something more about it? Maybe at least their English name? E.g. City&Guilds 2381, or 2382, and also City&Guilds 2391?
    These are not qualifications to practice a regulated profession, so in Poland they are worth the same as Polish E and D in Great Britain.

    Best regards, Wiesław
  • #5 10681917
    0007ttom
    Level 2  
    yes I have level1 and 2, 17th edition (city&guilds 2382) and City&Guilds 2391
    Of course, I do not expect these qualifications to be accepted in Poland, only what I have read is that in order to obtain electrical qualifications in Poland, you also need confirmation of professional practice, which I do not have in Poland but I have it in England
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  • #6 10681969
    Anonymous
    Level 1  
  • #8 10682341
    e-sparks
    Electrician specialist
    0007ttom wrote:
    yes I have level1 and 2, 17th edition (city&guilds 2382) and City&Guilds 2391
    C&G 2382 level 3, C&G 2391 level 3, and what do levels 1 and 2 refer to? Academic education with a university degree?

    First of all, it should be remembered that these British qualification certificates are in no way identical with Polish UB certificates. They also have construction licenses there, and our colleague does not have them, which I was sure of when I asked him my question about further information about C&G.
    15kVmaciej wrote:
    as Wiesław mentioned, some British qualification certificates are not worth much. Yours are good. You don`t have to take the exam in your country, probably even as long as your exams are open-ended
    Of course you don`t have to, but every time you present these documents you will have to explain for a long time what it is and what it entitles you to, and no one will believe you anyway. It is much better to pass Polish exams and have a Polish paper, because it "states" what it entitles you to, while the British one only states that you have knowledge supported by the exam. Nothing about this knowledge, nothing about the exam and nothing about the scope of "authorities".

    The above is supported by my own experience.

    Best regards, Wiesław

Topic summary

The discussion centers on the validity of English electrical qualifications for establishing a business in Poland. The original poster, who holds City & Guilds qualifications (E, D, UB, 2382, 2391), seeks clarification on whether these qualifications will be recognized in Poland. Responses indicate that while EU qualifications generally facilitate the free movement of services, specific British qualifications may not hold significant value in Poland due to differing regulations and the need for local certifications. It is suggested that the poster may need to pass Polish exams to obtain recognized qualifications, despite having relevant experience in England.
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