Malta Electrician Licensing Exam and Practice Test
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This page collects the official facts about electrician licensing exams in Malta: exam name, authority, levels, official website, whether the question bank is public, the wiring code and the conductor size unit. Any field that has not been verified is marked "Not yet confirmed" instead of guessed.
Exam overview
Wireman's Examination (qualifies for Electrical Installation Authorisation A - single phase, or Authorisation B - single and three phase)
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official name | Wireman's examination (Awtorizzazzjoni A / B) |
| Authority | Registrar of Examinations (holds the exam); syllabus set by the Regulator for Energy and Water Services (REWS), which issues the authorisations |
| Levels | Authorisation A (single-phase installations, 1 year practical experience), Authorisation B (single and three phase <300 A per phase, may work above 300 A but certify only under a warranted engineer, 2 years three-phase experience) |
| Format | Examination held at least once a year, announced in the Government Gazette at least 2 months ahead. EU applicants may instead take an aptitude test (in English) or an adaptation period. |
| Official website | legislation.mt |
| Public question bank | Exam outline only |
| Question bank or outline | Not yet confirmed |
| Exam languages | English, Maltese |
Wiring code and conductor unit
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Licensing model | Issued nationally |
| Wiring code | Electrical Installations Regulations (S.L. 545.24), requiring compliance with the IET Wiring Regulations |
| Code family | BS_7671 |
| Edition | BS 7671 18th Edition, as published and applicable on 1 July 2018 (S.L. 545.24 as amended to L.N. 283 of 2024) |
| Code website | legislation.mt |
| Conductor size unit | mm² |
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Every practice question cites the official regulation or official exam outline it is based on. No source, no question. Official or third-party question wording is never copied.
Sources
- https://www.rews.org.mt/legislation/
- https://legislation.mt/eli/sl/545.24/eng/pdf
- https://legislation.mt/getpdf/6784ce361b77832d2085f426
FAQ
Is the electrician exam question bank public in Malta?
Current record: Exam outline only.
Does wiring in Malta use mm² or AWG?
Conductor size unit: mm².
Where do the practice questions come from?
Every question is an original practice question that cites the official regulation or official exam outline. Questions without a source are not published.