Class A

Electrical FSR Certification

Overview

The Class A field safety representative (FSR) certificate of qualification allows you to submit declarations on behalf of your employer for any type of regulated electrical work. There are no voltage or ampere limitations.

To obtain this certificate, you'll need to meet certain eligibility requirements and pass a certification exam.

  • 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 and 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 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 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).

You should also review these reference materials.

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.

For more information on our FSR exams, including how to book one, visit the Exams page.

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