Transfer to BC

Electrical FSR Certification

Overview

If you have electrical qualifications and experience from outside BC, you still need to obtain a certificate of qualification in order to work as an electrical field safety representative (FSR) in this province.

To become certified as an FSR, you'll need to meet certain eligibility requirements and pass a certification exam. In lieu of provincial credentials, you must have a Canadian Interprovincial Qualification (Red Seal) in the Trade of Electrician. For more information on the available certificate classes and their eligibility requirements, review our FSR classes.

If you are an Alberta Master Electrician, there is a separate certification process.

FSR Certification For Alberta Master Electricians

The equivalent certification of an Alberta Master Electrician in BC is a Class A FSR certificate of qualification, with a designation of BC Master Electrician. A Class A FSR certificate entitles you to submit declarations on behalf of your employer for any type of regulated electrical work. There are no voltage or ampere limitations.

If you are an Alberta Master Electrician, you can obtain your Class A FSR certificate when you:

Provide proof of your qualifications, a copy of your wall certificate, and a copy of your wallet card.
Pass an exam based on the Acts, Regulations, Directives (ARD) of BC.

This Master Electrician equivalency exists between BC and Alberta only.

General Eligibility

You must provide proof that you have both of the following:

Active Certificate of Qualification for Certified Master Electrician (CME - Wall Certificate)
Active Wallet card as issued in Alberta by the Safety Codes Council, to verify current registration in Alberta

How to Apply For Certification

To apply, log in to your Online Services account and select "Apply for a new certificate" under the certification tab. Don't have an account? Sign up now.

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.

About This Exam

The class A FSR exam for Alberta Master Electricians takes 2.5 hours. It is open book with multiple choice questions. 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.