As a guide, designated electrical equipment inspectors should have an electrical/electronics background based on:

• An associates degree as an electronics or electrical technician
• A B.S. or higher degree in electrical, electronics or computer engineering, engineering physics or a related field
• Being a licensed electrician, and/or
• Considerable experience working as an electronics technician or engineer or on electronic/electrical equipment.

An electrical background is required prior to taking the inspection course in order to qualify the person as a competent inspector. The course and the inspection task require this background and the course assumes having this knowledge.