Qualifiers are individuals in the construction and electrical industry that have the proven experience and test results to license a company through the state contractors board. In most states, a company cannot operate without a contractor license. To obtain a contractor’s license, the company must employ one individual to serve as a qualifying agent for their company. This person has the knowledge, years of experience (ranges from 4- 8 years, depending on the state), and skill (proven through a series of exams) to represent the company on its behalf with the contractor’s board.

• A qualifier can be an owner, officer of the company, employee, or other qualified individual.
• If the owner, officers, or employees of the business do not possess the experience needed to obtain a contractor license, qualifier placement can assist a company by bringing together an individual and company that allows the company to obtain a license so they can operate legally.
• Qualifier placement serves two purposes: the company can obtain a license faster so they can begin conducting business in the state. Secondly, qualifier placement provides a way for the owner, officers, or employees of the company to gain experience under the qualifier so they may one day sit for the exam and qualify the company themselves.