Getting an Electrician's License in Japan is EASY! (Well, pretty easy!)

[@iskanderrg]

No idea why I'm watching a video about Japanese electrician license, but I'm all for it

[@SinfulSavant]

This is exactly the type of video that i was searching for. Thank you. I have been learning Japanese and i am currently an electrician in Hawaii. I can't wait to try and work a summer or 2 in Japan.

[@TheTampopoShow]

Glad you found it helpful. Are you going for a working holiday visa?

[@SinfulSavant]

@@TheTampopoShow yes I am 😁

[@jgharston]

I can't really remember how I learned electrial work, I think I mostly picked it up through osmosis from reading, watching my Dad, leaflets at trade shows, and things. I only got my C&G in my 20s because in my computing work every now and then there was a problem where I'd say "oh, the wiring is loose, I'll just rewire this..." but people would panic "we're not insured!!!!"

[@sunpulsekk]

Thanks for your tips, started studying for it.

[@TheTampopoShow]

Good luck😂

[@UnimportantAcc]

Interesting. I work as an electrician in the UK and would say I'm around N3 level atm. I knew I could get certified to work in other commonwealth countries, but was more interested in moving to Japan 😂😂 Thanks for making this video

[@TheTampopoShow]

Good luck!

[@UnimportantAcc]

@@TheTampopoShow Can I ask you if you two have got visas over there, and if so, what type? I've been told it's practically impossible to get a Japanese visa if you don't have a degree

[@TheTampopoShow]

I have a highly skilled worker visa. I have a degree in engineering.

[@UnimportantAcc]

@@TheTampopoShow I see! Thanks for the reply. I did hear highly skilled worker visas can be obtained if you have around 10 years experience, but in my case it would actually be slightly quicker for me to get a degree 🤣

[@TheTampopoShow]

Gambatte!😂

[@Mike-ry4ti]

Great video mate, I cant wait to get started on mine.

[@johnrf554]

Great video. Thanks!

[@tsi4service]

Thanks for this video. I'm starting to learn Japanese to eventually retire to Japan, get my Electrical Licence ( currently in Australia) and rewire my home.I do a far amount of fire alarm systems and my favourite quick ringbark cable is to use a Cat 5/6 tool to score the outer sheathing thing snap it off.

[@koonholee3056]

Buddy, do you think UK or Australia Qualification can be recognised in Japan?

[@UnimportantAcc]

@@koonholee3056 From what I have heard, it's a no. We need to take their exams - but let's be honest, if we're working to a high standard in our countries, I can't see it being too hard to pass the Japanese equivalent!

[@NindyBahia]

Really informative video, Thanks 🙏🏾

[@TheTampopoShow]

Thanks for watching (:

[@IItechnikaII]

Would you be able to give the links to the books you got on amazon? I'm studying ELEC at the moment as well as Japanese so these will come in handy.

[@AndreaKunito]

This is so interesting!

[@piramidiongold4170]

Is there any way to be effective there if you are a well experienced journeyman but can’t speak the language?

[@TheTampopoShow]

I’ve never worked as an electrician here but I know people who do. People do work as electricians without qualification and with little Japanese. The hard part would be getting a visa.

[@humblestrengthgaragetraining]

Do you require any Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Installing Electrotechnical Systems & Equipment or something similar prior to doing this exam? Thank you for the help! Very informative video!

[@JeremyHaleOk]

I have no idea what that is... so no! There are no prerequisites for the electrician qualification.

[@humblestrengthgaragetraining]

@@JeremyHaleOk Thank you for the help!

[@adraintokyo7994]

Thank you for preparing this useful video. I was interested in your comment that there seems to be no outside inspection of electrical work - which begs the question why would you need to gain an electrician's certificate , apart from the obvious issue of avoiding faulty wiring with its consequential loss of life, limb or property. I recently bought a new build house in Kanagawa and want to add some extra lights and outlets, as an electronics engineer I beleive I understand all of electrical safety issues involved in the work and would rather do this work myself, mainly because I enjoy such activities. The exisiting wiring looks a mess, it's all point to point with zero cable management, so I would much rather do this work myself ... my main concern is how my additions may affect insurance, or invalidate the 10-year house warranty. Needless to say, my Japanese wife is less than excited by the idea of any sort of DIY ! Would be interested to hear your opinion.

[@TheTampopoShow]

I think you answered your own question: insurance. Well, and it’s illegal. I was an EE as well, the only thing I did that wasn’t up to code was install track lighting facing upwards. However what EEs know and what electricians know is pretty different. If you asked an EE to wire a 3-way switch they might be stumped. Re: the wife problem, if you have a license maybe she’ll let you make those additions😂.

[@maganaljay7212]

Hello where you buy the books?

[@TheTampopoShow]

Amazon.co.jp

[@koonholee3056]

I finally got what i am looking for ,thx god!! And thank you!

[@eliasstarr5922]

Does anything come translated?

[@TheTampopoShow]

I don’t believe it does. It’s in Japanese that being said JLPT N3 would be sufficient. It’s a limited topic and you can expect what will be written in the questions. You can also use Google Translate camera mode to auto translate the text book when studying. Of course, you can’t do that during the actual test.

[@SpectorNz]

Would this be sufficient for working as an electrician in japan or do you also need the second level as well?

[@TheTampopoShow]

Sufficient if you’re working for someone. You need a few years of experience or a first class license to run your own business afaik.

[@juice2623]

does the test are in hiragana and katakana or all kanji?

[@TheTampopoShow]

It’s in normal Japanese so yes lots of Kanji, but the number of kanji you need to know isn’t so many. Plus numbers are numbers and that part is easy.

[@UnFrozenFridge]

I’m a resident electrician and soon moving on getting my commercial license. I want to work in Japan as an electrician (im 24) is that something that can be done or should I give up on that dream. (I live in the United States)

[@TheTampopoShow]

It’s definitely possible. Learn some Japanese and figure out how to get a visa.

[@nhitc6832]

Just be realistic with your expectation. I used to fantasize about living and working in Japan too.

[@keithbrown8368]

I just completed my 4 year Red Seal. Think I can pass the Japanese course?

[@TheTampopoShow]

Can you read Japanese?

[@keithbrown8368]

Passed N3 a few years ago

[@TheTampopoShow]

@@keithbrown8368 it would be a piece of cake

[@keithbrown8368]

電気工事士 or 電気技師　is there a difference?

[@TheTampopoShow]

I’ve only heard of the former

[@can-fish8]

After this test you can be a certified electrician in japan and work for an electrical company? (If you were a PR already, looking for a career change)

[@TheTampopoShow]

Yup! You need a visa too of course.

[@jgharston]

Electrician liiiceeennnsssee???? What is this "license" of which you speak? You need *permission* to do electrical work?!?!?!? :)

[@Pepe-dq2ib]

for insurance and commercial purposes.

[@koonholee3056]

japanese system is pretty much close to north America?

[@FirstLastOne]

Not really. Just for starters, NO bonded neutral/ground at the panel and almost no thought given for proper grounded outlets unless it's around water and even then...

[@koonholee3056]

@@FirstLastOne wow, sounds pretty different, I am staying in UK, thinking move to Japan, I can't think of what should i do there, so would love to know more electrical stuff there, thank you for your video buddy, would u consider make sth like an introduction video to japan electrical system ?