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All electrical works must be undertaken or carried out by a licensed electrical worker.
Overview
There are three classes of electrical worker licences: Electrician, Electrical Technician and Electrical Engineer.
An Electrician Licence entitles the holder to carry out the following electrical works:
- Design, install, repair, maintain, operate, inspect and test an electrical/supply installation where the operating voltage of such installation does not exceed 1000 volts and the approved load of such installation does not exceed 45 kVA;
- Install, repair, maintain and operate, under the supervision of an electrical technician, an electrical/supply installation where the operating voltage of such installation does not exceed 1000 volts and the approved load of such installation is more than 45 kVA but does not exceed 500 kVA; and
- Carry out any work as instructed by or under the supervision of an authorised high voltage switching engineer.
Qualifications
To apply for an Electrician Licence, applicants should have one of the following educational qualifications and the relevant years of experience:
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Relevant Academic Qualifications |
Years of Practical Experience in Singapore |
Completed Prescribed Course |
|---|---|---|---|
(a) |
A National Institute of Technical Education Certificate that is relevant to the electrical work that an electrician is authorised to perform. Alternatively, an acceptable qualification to the Authority may be considered. |
At least 2 years |
Not required |
(b) |
No academic qualifications |
At least 10 years |
Not required |
(c) |
No academic qualifications |
At least 5 years |
EN032 Licensed Electrician Preparatory Course 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 Electrician’s Licence.
Pre-requisite Knowledge
Applicants must know the following Acts and Regulations:
Subsidiary Regulations governing electrical safety in Singapore:
Codes of Practice stipulated under the Electricity (Electrical Installations) Regulations:
Application and Licence Fees
Application Fee: $50 (non-refundable)
Licence Fee: $30
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-Licensing (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 Electrician, you need to know electrical principles and the Codes of Practice for:
- Designing electrical/supply installations not exceeding 45 kVA, including equipment selection and erection and protection device specification for safe operation.
- Installing, modifying, inspecting, testing, and commissioning electrical/supply installations not exceeding 45 kVA, with protective devices to prevent danger.
- Operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical/supply installations not exceeding 45 kVA in accordance with the Codes of Practice.
Download the list of sample questions to prepare for the written assessment and technical assessment interview. The questions cover electrical works that licensed Electricians are authorised to perform.
Application Process
Step 1: Prepare required documents for online application
Photo ID (Passport photo size)
The following documents are mandatory for the application:
Certificate of Fitness from a Registered Medical Practitioner (for applicants who are 65 years old or above)
Relevant Academic Certificate (e.g. NITEC)
Licensed Electrician Preparatory Course Certificate
Testimonials from current and/or previous Employers, or Project Licensed Electrical Worker
Other required documents are:
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.
Step 4: Take the practical test and technical assessment interview
If you pass the written assessment, you will be asked to take a practical test followed by a technical assessment interview during the same session.
You may change the date of your test and interview or check the status of your assessment, via your dashboard on the ELISE portal.
Step 5: Make payment
If you have passed all 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 |
|---|---|
Singapore Polytechnic |
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Singapore Polytechnic |
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Ngee Ann Polytechnic |
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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 |