With the enactment of the Electricity Ordinance (Cap. 406), all electrical workers engaged in electrical work on fixed electrical installation are required to be registered with the Electrical & Mechanical Services Department (EMSD) of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. This is to ensure that such work is carried out only by qualified electrical workers to improve electrical safety.

To be qualified for registration as a Grade B electrical worker, applicants without formal academic qualification are required to pass an examination approved by the Director of Electrical and Mechanical Services. The EMSD, the Vocational Training Council (VTC), the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE) and the Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority (HKEAA) have jointly organized an "Examination for Registration as a Grade B Electrical Worker" for those who have sufficient years of practical experience in electrical work but without the required academic qualifications and wish to apply for registration as Grade B electrical workers.

The examination serves to assess an electrical worker's abilities and knowledge in the design, installation and maintenance works on low voltage fixed electrical installation of current capacity not exceeding 2500A.

Anyone who has passed the "Examination for Registration as a Grade B Electrical Worker" would be regarded as having met the requirement for passing an examination approved by the Director of EMS as stipulated in Regulation 5(2)(c)(ii) of the Electricity (Registration) Regulations (See Appendix I).

Note: Candidates who have passed the examination still have to fulfill the requirement of practical experience in electrical work as laid down in the regulations and this will be assessed by EMSD when they make an application for registration as a Grade B electrical worker.

The examination on technical knowledge will be in the form of multiple-choice questions. The examination paper will be set in bilingual form (i.e. English and Chinese). A total of 100 questions will be set in 2 parts. Part A consists of 28 questions and Part B consists of 72 questions. The passing marks for Part A and Part B are 75% and 50% respectively. In order to pass the examination, candidates must pass both Parts A & B of the examination at a single sitting. The examination will normally be held in the evening. The time allowed is 2 hours.

Please refer to Appendix II for the Syllabus and Sample Questions.

There is no minimum entry prerequisite.

Application forms and Information sheet can be obtained from the following places during registration period:

Arrangements can be made for application forms and information sheets sent by post upon receipt of a written request together with a stamped and self-addressed envelope addressing to:

International and Professional Examinations Division
Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority
17 Tseuk Luk Street
San Po Kong
Kowloon

Relevant documents can also be downloaded from the Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority's Web Site at www.hkeaa.edu.hk/em.

Applicants may register for the examination by post, in person or have their completed application forms submitted by a representative at the registration centre on the date and time as specified on the reverse side of the application form for each examination series. Online registration is also available at the Web Site online.hkeaa.edu.hk during the registration period. Applicants are required to provide an image file of his/her identification document.

Under special circumstances, HKEAA may at its discretion admit a candidate after the closing date for entry on payment of a supplementary fee in addition to the normal entry fee.

Please refer to the Application Form for the details about the examination fees.

A demand note will be issued to applicants at the time of registration. Applicants should refer to the demand note for the "Payment Instructions". Payment must be made by cash at any 7-Eleven store.

Payment should NOT be sent through the post to the Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority. Fees paid are not refundable or transferable in any circumstances. However, candidates who withdraw from the examination will be refunded 50% of the examination fee provided that the application, together with the Admission Form and supporting documents (e.g. original medical certificate), is made in writing on grounds acceptable to the Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority (e.g. medical, emigration) before the examination date or within 14 days after the examination. Late applications or applications not complying with this requirement will NOT be considered. Any supplementary fees paid are not refundable.

Entry to the examination will be invalidated if payment of examination fee is not made on or before the date stipulated on the demand note. If a late payment is accepted under special circumstances, a supplementary fee will be charged in addition to the examination fee.

Admission Forms will be sent to all candidates by post about 2 weeks before the examination day by the Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority. Candidates should check their personal particulars e.g. name and Hong Kong Identity Card Number as printed on their Admission Forms immediately. If any discrepancies are found, please contact the International and Professional Examinations Division for correction (Tel. No. 3628 8711 / 3628 8787). All candidates must take their examination on the date, time and centre specified on their Admission Forms.

Candidates who have not received their admission forms one week before the examination or in case of loss, they should immediately contact the International and Professional Examinations Division for a replacement.

The examination regulations and instructions to candidates for the examination have been stated in Appendix III. Candidates should assure that they are conversant with these regulations and instructions prior to attending the examination to avoid being punished.

Candidates have the sole responsibility to ensure that the requirements and regulations of the examinations are complied with. The HKEAA will not accept any claims from candidates for being misinformed by others (including invigilation staff) as an excuse for exemption from penalty for any breach of the regulations.

Please read carefully the examination regulations and the penalties for breaching such regulations.

An Examination Result Notice will normally be sent by post to all candidates 6 weeks after the examination by the Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority. Candidates should contact the International and Professional Examinations Division at 3628 8711 / 3628 8787 if they do not receive it after the specified period. Application for re-issue of Examination Result Notice must be submitted no later than 3 months after the examination. Late application will not be accepted.

All answer sheets are marked by an Optical Mark Reader. In case a candidate has doubt about his/her examination result and wishes have his/her answer sheet remarked, he/she may, within 14 days of the issue of the Examination Result Notice, come in person to the International and Professional Examinations Division at 3/F, 17 Tseuk Luk Street, San Po Kong to submit an application for re-checking of examination result for which a checking fee is payable. The candidate will be informed of the result of re-checking in writing. However, marks obtained by the candidate separately in Parts A and B will NOT be released. The checking fee will be returned to the candidate only if there is an upgrading of examination result after rechecking.

Details regarding registration of candidates will be announced three months before each scheduled examination date.

Complaints in connection with the conduct of examinations may be lodged in writing to:

Manager - Examinations Administration
International and Professional Examinations Division
Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority
3/F, 17 Tseuk Luk Street
San Po Kong
Kowloon

All personal particulars entered on the entry form will be used for the purpose of conducting the examination. They may also be used for the following purposes:

1. certifying and informing candidates' examination results in accordance with reg. 5(2)(c)(ii) of the Electricity (Registration) Regulations;
2. certifying candidates' examination results in response to legitimate requests, assisting in the investigation of examination irregularities;
3. conducting research and analysis in an anonymous format.

For information,you may contact the following organizations:

Customer Services Office
Electrical & Mechanical Services Department
G/F., 3 Kai Shing Street,
Kowloon, Hong Kong.
Telephone No.: 1823 (24-hour hotlines)
Fax: 2895 4929
Website: www.emsd.gov.hk

or

International and Professional Examinations Division
Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority
3/F., 17 Tseuk Luk Street,
San Po Kong,
Kowloon.
Telephone No.: 3628 8711 / 3628 8787
Fax: 3628 8790
Website: www.hkeaa.edu.hk
E-Mail: ie1@hkeaa.edu.hk