For applications submitted after 1 January 2010, EMSD would issue a new Certificate of Registration of Electrical Worker to replace the old one. The new certificate would include a photo of the registered electrical worker.All workers engaged in electrical work on fixed electrical installations must be registered with the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD). The purpose is to ensure that such work is carried out only by qualified electrical workers. Electrical work means the work in relation to the installation, commissioning, inspection, testing, maintenance, modification or repair of a low-voltage or high-voltage fixed electrical installation and includes the supervision and certification of the work and the design of the installation. Examples of fixed electrical installations are distribution boards, wiring installations and lighting fittings, etc. that are fixed in premises. Persons engaged in work on portable electrical appliances, such as table lamps, television sets and refrigerators, etc., need not be registered.
There are five grades of certificates of registration. To be qualified, an applicant must possess appropriate qualifications, training and experience. Detailed requirements are shown in the Appendix.
For submissions in person or by mail:
Obtain appropriate application form(s):
From:
Complete the application form(s) according to the given instructions.
Submit the completed application form(s) together with supporting documents and an application fee in person or by mail to Registration and Permit Office, EMSD. Application fee is #$475 for each new application/change of grade/ renewal or $340 for each replacement application (may be subject to periodic revision).
Application fees are not refundable. Therefore, an applicant should not submit more than one application form at any one time.
Renewal applications must be made at least 1 month before and no earlier than 4 months before the expiry date. A certificate of registration for an electrical worker is normally valid for 3 years.
From 1 July 2021, the renewal of Registered Electrical Worker license can be applied online through "EMSD (Regulatory Services) Web Based Registration Services" and "iAM Smart +" by mobile phone or computer. Please read the guidelines and related requirements and information prior to using the services.
*Note: Renewal application submitted after the expiry date of the original registration will be treated as a new registration application, which will be assessed in accordance with the statutory requirements at the time of receiving such application. If the applicant cannot fulfill the registration requirements at that time (including recognized academic qualifications and electrical work experience), the application would be rejected regardless of the previous registration history of the applicant.
For applications submitted after 1 January 2010, EMSD would issue a new Certificate of Registration of Electrical Worker to replace the old one. The new certificate would include a photo of the registered electrical worker.
When electrical worker submits a registration application to EMSD (including new registration, registration renewal, change of registered grade, addition of permitted work type, and replacement of certificate), he has to submit a recent colour photograph and a copy of the HKID card with the application. The photograph would have same format as passport photograph with detail requirements as follows:
When you take the photo, please do not wear head dress, and avoid heavy make-up or overly dark or overly light-coloured clothing.
The photograph will not be accepted if the applicant in the photograph is:
Applicant can submit the photograph in hardcopy, or in the form of digital file . The acceptable file format of the digital photograph are as follows:
| Image type: | JPEG |
|---|---|
| File size: | 600 Kbytes or below |
| Acceptable dimension: | Captured by scanner (600dpi) – Photograph size: 40mm(W) x 50mm(H) Captured by digital camera – Image size: 1200px(W) x 1600px(H) |
Registration and Permit Office, EMSD, G/F, 3 Kai Shing Street, Kowloon, Hong Kong
(Operating hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:15 p.m. on Monday to Friday; closed on Saturday, Sunday and public holidays)
| Tel.: | 1823 (Hotline) |
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| Fax: | 2895 4929 |
| Email: | info@emsd.gov.hk |
Qualification Requirements for Registration as Electrical Workers for Different Grades of Electrical Work
A Grade A applicant must have the qualifications and experience listed in EITHER (a), (b) OR (c):
has been employed as an electrical worker for at least five years, at least one year of which included practical experience in electrical work and
has qualifications and experience that are equivalent to those required under either (a), or (b).
A Grade B applicant must have the qualifications and experience listed in EITHER (a), (b) , (c) OR (d):
has held, or qualified to hold, a Grade A certificate for at least five years and
has qualifications and experience that are equivalent to those required under either (a), (b) or (c).
A Grade C applicant must have the qualifications and experience listed in EITHER (a), (b) OR (c):
has obtained a degree in electrical engineering in a recognized university or an institution of tertiary education or an equivalent qualification and
has qualifications and experience that are equivalent to those required under (a) or (b).
A Grade R applicant must have special training and have at least four years of experience in the type, or similar type, of electrical work for which he is applying.
A Grade H applicant must be qualified to hold a Grade B or Grade C certificate and have the qualifications and experience listed in EITHER (a) OR (b):