Service Engineers doing Relay Setting
a minimum of three years in servicing
electrical equipment at the particular
voltage level.
● Curriculum
Paper 1 – Written Answers to Question
Prepared by EC
a. Same as Competent Engineer
b. Additional requirement is work
experience and general description,
technical characteristics, safety
features, maintenance and repair,
overhaul and service, calibration, testing
and commissioning of any electrical
installation or equipment.
● Paper 2 – Professional Interview
○ As Competent Engineer with additional
questions about servicing electrical
equipment.
○ Exam fees for Competent Engineer and
Services Engineer is RM200 for each
exam, whether it is for upgrading or for
new application.
Non-Engineer Level Competent Persons –
Cable Jointer, Wireman and Chargeman
Cable Jointer Scope of Work
● Carry out all cable jointing works, including
connections, jointing, and terminations,
according to the voltage class and type of
cable.
Wireman Scope of Work
● Carry out wiring works as well as testing at
both Single Phase and Three Phase supplies
from the Distribution Licensee according to
the Competency level granted by EC.
● Prepare and submit plans, drawings and
specifications of electrical equipment
according to the voltage level approved by EC.
Chargeman Scope of Work
● Work on, operate and have control of works
of electrical equipment according to the
voltage specified, including issuing a Permit
to Work (PTW) to those working under his
control.
Pre-requisites for sitting for EC Exam for Cable
Jointer, Wireman and Chargeman
1. Malaysian citizen
2. Not less than 20 years of age (18 years for
Wireman)
3. Have completed at least Form Five
4. Minimum work experience
○ Cable Jointer must have experience not
less than three years in jointing and
termination of cables.
○ Wireman must have minimum two
years’ experience with a company
registered by EC or Private Wireman
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