Write The ME Exam
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Overview
You must pass the exam as one of the requirements to get a Master Electrician Licence. The Master Electrician examination is only offered through the Electrical Safety Authority.
The exam consists of 80 multiple choice questions, which are divided among 3 exam sections:
- Ontario Electrical Safety Code
- Worker Safety
- Business Administration
You will have a maximum of 3 hours to write the exam. To pass, you need an overall exam score of at least 70%, plus a minimum of 60% in each of the three exam sections.
The questions for each section test on the following legislation:
- The Ontario Electrical Safety Code (33%) — Latest version of the Electrical Safety Code and ability of the applicant to properly use the Code as a Reference Book.
- Worker Safety (33%) — Recognizing Hazards, Occupational Health and Safety Requirements, The Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations for Construction and Industrial Projects, the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, WHMIS.
- Business Administration (33%) — Electricity Act, Ontario Regulation 570/05, Business Management, Consumer Protection Act and the Construction Lien Act, Human Rights Code, Labour Relations Act, Employment Standards Act, and Administrative Penalties (Ontario Regulation 12/23) as they relate to electrical contracting.
The Master Electrician exam is open book. Candidates are tested on their knowledge of rules and regulations applicable to worker safety, business administration and all sections of the Ontario Electrical Safety Code, so bring your copy of the current Code book and other approved reference materials, including the 2024 Master Electrician Exam Relevant Legislation.
The Relevant Legislation book contains legislation relevant to electrical contracting. You can download the 2024 Master Electrician Exam Relevant Legislation book below or buy a hard copy for $77, plus HST. To buy the book, simply request it when registering for the ME Exam. If you already registered, just email masters.exam@electricalsafety.on.ca with your request to buy the book. (Please note the ME Examination reference book is included in the Pre-Master Course.)
Download the 2021 ME Exam Reference book for free
Download the 2024 Master Electrician Exam Relevant Legislation book for free
Download the Guideline to the Duties and Responsibilities of LECs and DMEs
The Exam
The Master Electrician Exam is offered across the province in-person, electronic and paper-based format. Learn more about the exam and requirements below.
Exam Schedule
View the 2025 Master Electrician Exam Schedule
Information Package and Forms
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Master Electrician (ME) Exam Application Complete this application form to apply for the ME examination. |
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Master Electrician Examination Information Package Information package outlining the ME Exam, requirements, what to expect, and more. |
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Master Electrician Exam Rules of Conduct Every exam taker must comply with the Rules of Conduct. |
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Interpreter Attendance Request for Master Electrician Exam Used when you require an interpreter during the ME Exam. |
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Accommodation Request Form Complete this form to request an exam accommodation. |
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FAQs
Pre-Master Electrician Course
Not quite ready to write the exam yet? ESA has developed a “Pre-Master” course to help you prepare for the ME Exam. You do not have to take this course before writing the ME exam. However, if you fail the ME Exam twice, you will be asked to take relevant training.
Learn more about the Pre-Master Electrician Training course
What to bring
The Master Electrician Examination is an open book exam. You are permitted to bring only the following to the examination (Pre-Master Electrician Exam course workbooks are not permitted):
- Latest version of the Ontario Electrical Safety Code (OESC). If you purchased an electronic version, you may print it, provided it includes your personal watermark, which displays your name and email.
- Relevant Legislation that consists of Acts, Bills and Regulations that relate to electrical contracting and the exam (non-electronic versions), such as:
- Guideline to the Duties and Responsibilities of LEC’s and DME’s. (Download the Guideline for free.)
- Master Electrician Exam Relevant Legislation book. (Download the Reference book for free.)
- Calculator (must be non-programmable)
- Pencil with eraser.
Only hard copy materials are permitted into the exam. Electronic PDF Versions of the OESC or Reference Material are not permitted.
Electronic devices are not permitted.
Retake Policy
Applicants that fail the exam two times are required to take any type of pre-approved Master Electrician preparatory training course or Code training course; either from ESA, or an accredited college/training facility/company, before attempting the exam a third time. The course should cover the principles tested on during the exam, as covered in the Overview section at the top of this page. Assessment tools are not considered sufficient to meet the training requirement.
You will be allowed to schedule another examination immediately after your previous examination as long as space is available. For each examination attempt, you must pay submit an application and fee.
Regardless of the time that has passed, after two failed attempts, the requirement to take training applies.
Accommodation Process for ME Exam Applicants
ESA is committed to providing all exam applicants with an equal opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge, skills, and competencies.
To request an accommodation, please submit your request as soon as possible and at least fifteen business days before your desired exam date.
How to Request an Accommodation:
To submit a request, you must send the following two completed forms together:
- Master Electrician Exam Application, and
- A Request for Master Electrician Exam Accommodation form. Ensure the following sections are completed:
- Section A: Completed by the Exam Applicant.
- Section B: Completed by a licensed healthcare professional only if your accommodation request includes one or more of the following:
- Additional time and/or breaks
- Reader (provided by ESA)
- Private room
Note: The submission of an accommodation request does not guarantee receiving an accommodation.