Wireman's licence

The Electricity Supply Regulations (Regulations 15 and 16) stipulate that installations that are not carried out by (or under the direction and responsibility of) a person authorised to carry out the particular class of work, shall not be connected to the distribution system.

In particular, there are two classes of licences:

	Wireman’s Licence A for electricians authorised to carry out single phase installations only.
	Wireman’s Licence B for electricians authorised to carry out single and three phase installations.

In addition, the design of an installation rated at 300 amps per phase or over and the test on completion must be certified by an electrical engineer.

The Wireman’s licence is issued by the MRA on the recommendation of the Electricity Licensing Board to persons who:

	have passed the wireman’s examination;
	have at least 18 years of age; and
	have completed at least one year of experience in electrical installation work for Licence A and two years experience for Licence B.

The syllabus for the examination is set by the Electricity Licensing Board and the examination is held once a year by the Registrar of Examinations of the Ministry for Education.

Wireman’s licence: new application process 

An application must be submitted in person to the Malta Resources Authority using the Wireman’s licence application form.  The form together with a birth certificate and the certificate issued by Registrar of Examinations showing a pass in the Wireman’s examination are required for the application to be processed.

The Electricity Licensing Board interviews applicants. A fee of € 11.65 is due with each application.  Applicants are informed of the result by post.

Two passport photos are required prior to issue of licence, together with a payment of €11.65 for a Licence A and € 23.29 for a Licence B.  A new licence is then sent by post typically within 10 working days.

Contact details are available here.

Wireman’s licence: renewal process


A wireman’s licence falls due on the first January of each year. MRA issues renewal notices when this is due.

The renewal form together with the licence, and payment of € 11.65 for a Licence A and €23.29  for a Licence B renewal are required to be submitted to the Malta Resources Authority. Procedural details on the renewal process are sent in the individual renewal forms.

An administrative charge of € 11.65 is levied if the application for renewal is received after the end of February.

Contact details are available here.