Uganda Electrician Licensing Exam and Practice Test
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This page collects the official facts about electrician licensing exams in Uganda: 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
ERA Electrical Installation Permit
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official name | Electrical Installation Permit |
| Authority | Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) - Installation Permits Committee |
| Levels | Class A (all incl. HV), B (up to 66 kV), C/C1/C2 (up to 6.6 kV / 1 kV), D (domestic up to 240 V), company classes XH/XM/XL/XS, Class Z (specialised: switchgear, cooling, generators, solar) |
| Format | Qualification-based (degree/diploma/craft certificate); ERA pages do not state whether a written exam or interview is required |
| Official website | www.era.go.ug |
| Public question bank | Not yet confirmed |
| Question bank or outline | Not yet confirmed |
| Exam languages | English |
Wiring code and conductor unit
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Licensing model | Issued nationally |
| Wiring code | Not named on ERA site; permits governed by The Electricity (Installation Permits) Regulations, 2025 under Electricity Act Cap 157 |
| Code family | Not yet confirmed |
| Edition | Not yet confirmed |
| Code website | www.era.go.ug |
| 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.era.go.ug/about-installation-permits/
- https://www.era.go.ug/the-installation-permits-committee/
- https://www.era.go.ug/guidelines-and-standards/
FAQ
Is the electrician exam question bank public in Uganda?
Current record: Not yet confirmed.
Does wiring in Uganda 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.