Since a majority of us are electricians in the field in one way shape or form and would like to think we have skills not just aquired by anyone, would'nt the correct answer Always be YES, licensed or qualified. Arent you people sick of joeblow thinkin they are an electrician because they changed a receptacle once. This industry is becoming saturated with people who know enough to be dangerous. I think I see a new van every other day with someone thinking they are an electrician. Think about all the crap we all see in the fields from poeple who may know some thoery but who's mechanical skills or common sense are extremely lacking. I am all for a forum where poeple in the trade can talk shop and help each other out. But I see a lot of posts where just anybody is getting Free information which may be taking money out of my pocket.