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• Property owners are instructed to hire only KAHRAMAA‑approved contractors and licensed technicians for electrical and water works. • KAHRAMAA and Civil Defence are actively running campaigns against unlicensed work, with inspections and penalties. In short, if you are an electrician, technician, supervisor or contractor working on Qatar’s LV/MV distribution network, KAHRAMAA licence is now as important as your QID. Who Needs a KAHRAMAA Licence? You must hold a valid KAHRAMAA licence if you are involved in: • LV/MV cable jointing, linesman work or fitting in the electricity distribution network. • Protection testing of MV/LV panels, pre‑commissioning and testing work on substations. • Electrical maintenance work for villas, buildings, malls or facilities under the new individual licensing scheme. This applies to: • Electricians and electrical technicians • Supervisors / foremen on KAHRAMAA distribution works • Contractors aiming for KAHRAMAA approvals and higher project grades Eligibility: Basic Requirements You Must Meet According to KAHRAMAA’s ED‑P1 licensing procedure and ministerial decisions, typical minimum requirements include: • Experience: At least 2 years of relevant electrical field experience (cable jointing, LV/MV site work, panel testing, etc.). • Education: Secondary school with basic electrical knowledge or trade/electrical qualification (diploma / ITI / equivalent). • Language: Ability to read, write and understand English to follow drawings, manuals and safety instructions; an oral English test may be used as a filter before practicals. • QID & Sponsorship: • • Valid Qatar ID, with profession reflecting a technical role (electrician, technician, etc.). • Valid sponsor (contractor company or, in individual scheme, self‑sponsorship/business route). • Health: Good health; no colour blindness (must differentiate phase and safety colours). Your exact category (LV jointer, 11 kV jointer, lineman, fitter, protection testing engineer/assistant, standby technician) determines the detailed education/experience mix. Contractor Reality: Why Companies Are Under Pressure Under KAHRAMAA’s new licensing process and public guidance: • Contractors must employ licensed engineers, supervisors and technicians aligned to their scope of work (LV, MV, protection, standby, etc.). • Licences are tied to specific technical categories (LV jointer, 11 kV jointer, lineman, fitter, protection testing, standby technician). • KAHRAMAA publishes lists of approved contractors and licensed individuals, and property owners are told to use only those names. For A/B‑grade projects and serious clients, “we have KAHRAMAA‑licensed teams” is no longer a marketing tagline; it is a pre‑qualification filter in tenders, approvals and safety audits. KAHRAMAA Exam Format: Heavily Practical, Not Textbook‑Heavy The ED‑P1 procedure makes it clear: KAHRAMAA is testing whether you can do the job safely on live network assets, not just write definitions. For Technicians (e.g., Jointer, Lineman, Fitter, Standby Technician) • Practical test + technical interview (viva) as the core of assessment. • Test tasks include, depending on category: • • LV & MV jointing (TEE, straight, termination, transition, pilot cable joints) within strict time limits. • Overhead line equipment installation, troubleshooting and maintenance. • Switchgear and substation equipment installation, fault‑finding, and safety procedures. • Standby technician skills: identifying blown HRC fuses, using clamp meters and testers, restoring supply safely. • Safety and KAHRAMAA safety rules are checked throughout the practical. For Supervisors / Protection Testing Roles • Theory + practical + interview: • • Reading protection and control schematics. • Relay configuration, setting calculations and functional testing. • Protection principles and coordination basics. So while written/theory questions exist, the exam weight is clearly on hands‑on execution, safe work practice and communication with KAHRAMAA engineers. What They Actually Test You On Across categories, common focus areas include: • Fault finding on cables, panels and overhead lines • Correct wiring and terminations (LV and MV) • Safe isolation, earthing, and compliance with KAHRAMAA safety rules • Correct use of tools, test equipment and PPE • Ability to read drawings, identify equipment, and follow instructions in English This is where many experienced technicians fail – not because they lack years on site, but because they are not aligned with KAHRAMAA’s specific method and documentation style. Application Process: 100% Online with Strict Documentation KAHRAMAA’s ED‑P1 process and public communications emphasise a fully online application workflow, with hard copies only as backup if system issues occur. How to Apply for KAHRAMAA Licence – Step by Step All KAHRAMAA licensing (company route and individual route) now runs through KAHRAMAA’s official website and digital services, not paper walk‑ins. Every applicant must submit documents online and then pass KAHRAMAA’s theoretical and practical exams before a licence card is issued. A.