BC Master Electrician
Electrical FSR Certification
Overview
If you hold a field safety representative (FSR) class A, B or C certificate of qualification, and a qualification as a construction or industrial electrician, you can apply for the designation of BC Master Electrician - FSR A, B, or C.
The benefit of having a BC Master Electrician designation allows individuals to:
- In addition to performing regulated electrical work, you can examine, oversee and validate whether electrical work is safe.
- Identify any non-compliances, correct them, and submit a declaration that the work is compliant
Note: Professional Engineers and Technologists do not qualify for the BC Master Electrician designation
How to Apply For Certification
You can apply for the BC Master Electrician designation at the time you submit your FSR class A, B or C application. If you already hold an FSR class A, B or C certificate of qualification, you can apply for this designation upon the renewal of your certificate.
To apply for the BC Master Electrician designation, please indicate your electrical trade or red seal qualification number (or other professional electrical trade designation) on your application form and attach a copy of your trade certificate.
General Eligibility
To obtain a Master Electrician designation, you must hold:
- a FSR class A, B or C certification, and
- a Canadian electrical trade credential (example: Red seal electrician)
Exam and Continuing Education Requirements
Holders of the designated BC Master Electrician designation – class FSR A, B, or C will still hold a certificate of qualification as a FSR and will therefore be subject to all FSR training and renewal requirements.
For exam information relevant to new applicants, please visit the pages for Class A, Class B, or Class C FSRs.
Related information
Certification Renewal
Your Electrical FSR Certificate of Qualification must be renewed every three years with proof of continuing education. Here’s how to renew.
Transfer to BC
If you have qualifications and experience from outside BC, you need a certificate in order to work as an Electrical Field Safety Representative in this province.
Exam Information
Our exams are held across most of our offices in BC, we also have an online exam option.