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Electrical Technician Licence

01 Jan 2023

All electrical works must be supervised or carried out by a licensed electrical worker of appropriate class. Such works have to be tested and certified safe for use by a licensed electrical worker before the supply is turned on.

Overview

There are 3 classes of electrical worker licences: Electrician, Electrical Technician and Electrical Engineer.

An Electrical Technician Licence entitles the holder to carry out the following electrical works:

  1. Install, repair, maintain, operate, inspect and test an electrical installation where the operating voltage of such installation does not exceed 1,000 volts and the approved load of such installation does not exceed 500 kVA;

  2. Design and submit plans and drawings of an electrical installation where the operating voltage of such installation does not exceed 1,000 volts and the approved load of such installation does not exceed 150 kVA, except that the limitation of 1,000 volts shall not apply in the case of an Electric Discharge Lighting Circuit; and

  3. Carry out any work or switching operation as instructed by or under the supervision of an authorised high voltage switching engineer.

 

Qualifications

To apply an Electrical Technician Licence, applicants should have one of the following educational qualifications and the relevant years of experience:

 

 Relevant Academic Qualifications Years of Practical Experience in Singapore Completed Prescribed Course
(a) Diploma majoring in electrical power engineering relevant to the electrical work which an electrical technician is authorised to perform, or such other qualification as may be acceptable to the Authority At least 2 years Not required
(b) Diploma majoring in electrical power engineering relevant to the electrical work which an electrical technician is authorised to perform, or such other qualification as may be acceptable to the Authority At least 1 year EN033 Licensed Electrical Technician Preparatory programme conducted by the Singapore Institute of Power and Gas
(c) Practising Licensed Electrician At least 5 years EN033 Licensed Electrical Technician Preparatory programme conducted by the Singapore Institute of Power and Gas

Details on the Licensed Electrician Preparatory course can be found on SP Group’s website.

This diagram summarises possible pathways to obtain an Electrical Technician Licence.

Eligible Pathways - Electrical Technician's Licence

Pre-requisite Knowledge

Applicants must know the following Acts and Regulations:

Application and Licence Fees

Application Fee: $50 (non-refundable)

Licence Fee: $60

After your licence application is approved and successfully passed the assessment(s), please proceed to pay the licence fee by logging into EMA's e-Licence Information Services (ELISE) Portal using your Singpass account.

You may pay both the application and licence fees using eNETS Debit Card/Credit Card or PayNow.

Assessment Preparation

To become a licensed Electrical Technician, you need to have sufficient knowledge of electrical principles and be familiar with Codes of Practice to:

  1. Design, select and install equipment and protective devices for safe operation of any electrical/supply installation not exceeding 150 kVA.

  2. Install, modify, inspect, test, and commission any electrical/supply installation not exceeding 500 kVA, including setting protective devices to prevent danger when an electrical fault is detected.

  3. Operate and maintain any electrical/supply installation not exceeding 500 kVA, including regular inspections and testing for safety and operation.

Application Process

Step 1: Prepare required documents for online application

The following documents are mandatory for the application:

  • Photo ID (Passport photo size)

Other required documents are:

  • Certificate of Fitness from a Registered Medical Practitioner (for applicants who are 65 years old or above)

  • Relevant Academic Certificates (e.g., Diploma, Degree)

  • Licensed Electrical Technician Preparatory Course Certificate

  • Testimonials from current and/or previous Employers, or Project Licensed Electrical Worker

For employees of Train System Public Transport Operators applying for an Electrical Technician Licence (Restricted):

  • Letter of Support from your employer

Please note that each attachment has a maximum size and required file format.

Attachment Type Maximum File Size File Formats
Photo ID 5 MB .jpg, .png
Other documents 5 MB .jpg, .png, .pdf

 

EMA will issue your licence only if your MediSave contributions are up-to-date. This means you have either paid your MediSave in full or have an active GIRO arrangement with CPF Board to settle your MediSave contributions.

To check your MediSave payment status, visit cpf.gov.sg/selfemployedmatters.

Step 2: Apply and pay online

After completing the online application, you will be directed to pay the application fee. Once paid, you will receive an acknowledgement of receipt with a unique reference number. You can check the status of your application via your dashboard on the ELISE portal. The application fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.

Step 3: Take the written assessment

After processing your application, EMA will notify you of the earliest available slot to take a written assessment. The assessment includes 60 multiple-choice questions on domestic and industrial installations, the Act and Regulations, and 4 structured questions on electrical drawings and designs.

You may change your written assessment date or check the status of your assessment via your dashboard on the ELISE portal.

Note: Employees of Train System Public Transport Operators applying for an Electrical Technician Licence (Restricted) are exempt from the written assessment and will proceed directly to the technical assessment interview.

Step 4: Take the technical assessment interview

If you pass the written assessment, you will be asked to take a technical assessment interview.

You may change the date of your interview or check the status of your assessment via your dashboard on the ELISE portal.

Step 5: Make payment

If you have passed all the assessments, you will be notified to pay for the licence fee via the ELISE portal.

Step 6: Receive your licence card via registered post

After you have made payment, your licence card will be sent to you by registered post within 7 working days.

Technical Courses

Consider taking these recommended technical courses provided by Institutes of Higher Learning and other course providers to further enhance your knowledge and skills as a licensed electrical worker.

Name of Course Conducted by
Fundamentals of Electric Vehicles Singapore Polytechnic
Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Systems Singapore Polytechnic
Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Technology Ngee Ann Polytechnic
Certificate of Competency in Electrical Installation Code of Practice Institute of Technical Education
Requirements for Installation and Commissioning of Grid-Tied Photovoltaic (PV) System Singapore Institute of Power and Gas
SS638 Code of Practice for Electrical Installations Singapore Institute of Power and Gas

Frequently Asked Questions

Before applying for an Electrical Worker Licence, ensure you have made the necessary MediSave contributions or have an active GIRO arrangement with the Central Provident Fund (CPF) Board to fulfil them.

Under CPF Board’s Self-Employed Scheme (SES), all self-employed persons who are Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents and earn an annual net trade income exceeding $6,000 must contribute to MediSave.

EMA will issue your licence only if your MediSave contributions are up-to-date. This means you have either paid your MediSave in full or have an active GIRO arrangement with CPF Board to settle your MediSave contributions.

Visit cpf.gov.sg/selfemployedmatters to check your MediSave payment status.

If you are 65 years or older, you must also obtain medical certification from a Registered Medical Practitioner to confirm your fitness to carry out the authorised works under the licence.

Applicants who are 65 years old and above must obtain medical certification from a Registered Medical Practitioner to confirm their fitness to carry out the authorised works under their licence.

You can update your particulars through the e-Licence Information Services portal. After you have logged into the portal with your SingPass, click on “My Profile” tab followed by:

  • Update “Particulars/Replacement of Worker’s Licence” to update personal particulars.
  • Update “Licence Particulars” to update employment particulars.
     

The refresher course for Licensed Electrical Workers is conducted by BCA Academy. You can contact them via their feedback form for more information on the course.

To replace your Electrical Worker's licence card, log in to the e-Licence Information Services (ELISE) Portal using your SingPass and make a request via your dashboard. Please note that there is a $21.80 replacement fee (including GST). You are required to return your damaged licence upon issued with a new licence.

If you have lost your licence card, please file a police report and attach a copy of the report to your request via your dashboard.