Class A

• You must hold one of the following:
  • Canadian Interprovincial Qualification (Red Seal) in the Trade of Electrician
  • BC Trade Qualification in Electrical Work (construction or industrial)
  • BC Exemption Permit in the Trade of Electrician (EWX)

• A minimum of two years (3,600 hours) relevant electrical work experience under the Canadian Electrical Code, after receiving a Certificate of Qualification in the trade of Electrician.

• Proof of completion of a recognized electrical course in the application of electrical codes and standards, from a recognized training provider or instructor, completed within three years of application date.

• A minimum of three documented high voltage installations since obtaining the trade certificate.

• Please note that the completion of an H.V. training course may be considered as part of the requirements. Please see the EL Class A High Voltage Documentation Experience form 1431 for more details.

Where experience cannot be verified by a current class A FSR, a sworn affidavit or statutory declaration outlining relevant work experience is required. You must provide documents with original signatures.

• A degree in Electrical Engineering.

• Acceptable proof of relevant work experience completion utilizing the Canadian Electrical Code – C22.1-18 Part 1.

• Valid registration as a professional engineer, and good standing with Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia (formerly APEG BC – Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia).

• An Electrical Engineering Technology (power option) qualification.

• Acceptable proof of relevant work experience completion utilizing the Canadian Electrical Code – C22.1-18 Part 1.

• Valid registration as an Applied Science Technologist and good standing with the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of British Columbia (ASTTBC).

To apply for your certification exam, you must satisfy one of the "eligibility requirements by profession" pathways for this class.

For more information on our exams visit the Exam Information page.

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If you wish to apply by mail, please fill out the Contact Us form to request a paper form.

How to Apply For Examination

Once you have submitted your application and paid the applicable fee, we will evaluate your qualifications. If you’re successful, we will contact you and you will be able to apply for this certification's exam.

Once you have been approved to apply for the exam, log in to your Online Services account and select "Book or view exams" under the certification tab. From there, you can view your available exam and choose your preferred dates, times, and locations. You will not be able to book your exam until we notify you that you are eligible.

If you wish to apply by mail, please fill out the Contact Us form to request a paper form.

Application Completion Deadline

You have 3 years from the date your certificate application is created to complete the application process. If your application remains incomplete after 3 years, it will be closed and any progress made, as well as any fees paid, will be forfeited. If you still require a certificate, you will need to submit a new application.

To view the application creation date for your certificate, log in to your Online Services account.

The class A FSR exam takes 3.5 hours. It is open book and is made up of 60 multiple choice questions, with a 35% focus on Act, Regulations, and Directive, and a 65% focus on Code. You must achieve a minimum grade of 70% to pass.

You will have three chances to pass; after each attempt, applicants will receive a Notification Letter from Technical Safety BC that details the marks achieved and highlights areas that need improvement. An exam re-write fee applies to each additional attempt.

If you fail an exam, you will will need to wait 30 days after the previous examination to rebook. If you fail your third or any subsequent attempt, you must request permission to take a fourth or further attempt, with additional time required between each attempt.

For more information on our exams visit the Exam Information page.

• Current Canadian Electrical Code Part 1, as adopted by the Electrical Safety Regulation (all sections)

• Latest code update materials

You should also review these reference materials.

FSR certificates must be renewed every 3 years.

Learn more about FSR certificate renewals.