Pre-Master Electrician Training

To be eligible for an ECRA/ESA Master Electrician Licence the applicant shall;

Be at least 18 years of age;
Demonstrate at least 3 years experience,
a) as a Construction and Maintenance Electrician, Domestic and Rural Electrician, or an Industrial Electrician Certificate of Qualification carrying out work under a valid certificate of qualification (C of Q), or
b) working for an electrical contractor as a licensed Professional Engineer, and be registered with the Professional Engineers of Ontario, or
c) working for an electrical contractor in the capacity of a Certified Engineering Technician or a Certified Engineering Technologist registered with the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists;
Have passed the Master Electrician Qualifying Examination within the 12 month period preceding the date of the licence application; and
Not owe the ESA any money for which payment arrangements have not been made.

Pre-Master Electrician Preparatory Training

ESA offers pre-master electrician preparatory training courses across Ontario, and administers the Master Electrician qualifying examination.

Pre-Master Electrician Training Course Description

The Pre-Master Electrician Preparatory Training Course is designed to improve the qualifications of Master Electricians and to assist those preparing to write the qualifying Master Electrician Examination.

This course reviews portions of the Electrical Safety Code, the Ontario Building Code, important legislation, electrical calculations, and common trade & business practices. The Course fee is $517.00 +GST

Master Electrician Exam

This Master Electrician Exam is only offered through the Electrical Safety Authority. Consult the dates available then print the application form and send it with payment to ESA. The cost for the exam is $125.00 +GST.

Preparing for the Master Electrician Examination

Pre-Master Training Course and Master Electrician Examination Schedule

Pre-Master Electrician Course and Examination Information Package

Pre-Master Electrician Course and Examination Information Package French Version

Master Electrician Examination Application Form

Master Electrician Examination Application Form French Version

Interpreter Attendance Request Form for Master Electrician Examination

Listing of Additional Electrical Safety Training Courses Offered by ESA

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