Electrical Field Safety Representative (FSR)

Certification

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Effective December 1, any person who is in a SkilledTradesBC certified trade (including industrial and construction electricians) must comply with Skilled Trades Certification. We recommend that anyone practicing electrical work consult with SkilledTradesBC to confirm they meet the new requirements under their Act and regulations.

An Electrical Field Safety Representative (FSR) is a person who is certified to make declarations that the work described in an electrical installation or operating permit complies with the Safety Standards Act and Electrical Safety Regulation. An FSR can make these declarations on behalf of a contractor.

In order to become a certified FSR, you must meet certain eligibility requirements and pass a certification exam.

Certification Classes

All our FSR certificates of qualification are based on the type of electrical work that will be performed. We offer class A, B or C, and restricted class A, B or C FSR certificates of qualification.

Note: The names of some of our class certificates have changed. To make the transition easier, we've indicated name changes where relevant

Register for Online Services for Certification

Apply online, book exams, and digitally manage all aspects of your certification with Online Services for Certification.

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Skilled Trades Certification

New regulations may impact safety partners in gas and electrical.

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SkilledTradesBC Announcement

The Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training, along with SkilledTradesBC (formerly ITA), recently introduced new regulations that may impact individuals who are certified in gas and electrical technologies.

Certificate Closure

All electrical certificates are closed three years after their expiry date. If an electrical certificate is allowed to expire and then close, it will no longer be able to be renewed.

To re-open a closed electrical certificate, it will need to be re-issued. This will require re-application and the successful completion of the relevant certification exam.

BC Master Electrician

If you hold an FSR class A, B or C certificate and are a qualified construction or industrial electrician, you can apply for the designation of BC Master Electrician.

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