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In light of the Ontario Government’s announcement effective as of January 5, 2022, ESA has postponed all in-person Master Electrician Examinations until further notice. We are closely monitoring the situation and will advise of new dates once we have more information. ESA apologizes for any inconvenience during this unprecedented health crisis.
ESA is experiencing a high demand for the exam. Completed applications will be replied to as soon as possible and processed in the order they are received. Please indicate a second and third preference when registering for the exam. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
On this page:
| ► Overview | ► Examination Options |
| ► Exam Schedule | ► Information Package & Forms |
| ► Pre-Master Course | ► FAQs |
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 questions, which are divided among 3 exam sections as described below.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:
- Ontario Electrical Safety Code
- Worker Safety
- Business Administration
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 2018 Master Electrician Examination Reference book.
The Reference book contains legislation relevant to electrical contracting. Download the ME Exam Reference book for FREE, or buy a hard copy for $64, 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.)
Examination Options
ESA offers two options for taking the ME examination. Choose one of the options below to view more information.
Exam Schedule
Ready to Write the Exam? The Master Electrician Exam is offered across the province in two formats: Virtual Proctor and In-Person, in electronic and paper-based format. Before signing up, review the Master Electrician Licence Requirements.
Check where and when to find the nearest exam location:
2021 MASTER ELECTRICIAN EXAM SCHEDULE
If there is not an exam offered in your area email masters.exam@electricalsafety.on.ca to inquire.
Information Package and Forms
Master Electrician Examination Information Package
Master Electrician Examination Application Form
Exam Transfer Request Form
Master Electrician Exam Rules of Conduct
Interpreter Attendance Request Form
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.