Manitoba Electrical Contractor Licence Exam Prep

Manitoba's electrical licensing for contractors and the qualified person behind the licence: eligibility, the exam, the code as adopted in Manitoba and Winnipeg, permits and responsibilities.

MELC-204 12 lessons · 4 h 22 min ▶ Video lessons coming soon

Offered by HSM University · Master Electrician and Contractor Exam Prep (Canada)

What you'll learn

  • Explain how electrical work is regulated in Manitoba: The Electricians' Licence Act, Inspection and Technical Services Manitoba, Manitoba Hydro, the City of Winnipeg and the Manitoba Electrical Code.
  • Determine eligibility for the City of Winnipeg A and C contractor licences from a candidate's provincial licence, and explain how work outside Winnipeg is permitted.
  • Plan an exam application through Permits Online, including the documents, fee and registration deadline.
  • Describe the exam format, length, question types, pass mark and permitted paper references.
  • Explain how the CE Code Part I is adopted and amended in Manitoba, find Manitoba amendments and use Technical Interpretations and bulletins.
  • Identify the inspection authority for any installation and follow the permit and inspection process from application to closure.
  • Apply the responsibilities of a City licence holder and a Manitoba Hydro permit account holder, including permits taken out by authorized signees.
  • Apply duties under The Electricians' Licence Act on authorized workers and the supervision of apprentices.
  • Describe business structures, registration, workers compensation reporting, insurance and the three common construction bonds.
  • Apply holdback, prompt payment, adjudication and lien concepts under The Builders' Liens Act.
  • Apply the duties of employers, supervisors and workers under The Workplace Safety and Health Act, including lockout and electrical safety.
  • Manage licence renewal, keep knowledge current and use a time plan and look-up routine to write the exam.

Course content

12 lessons · 4 h 22 min total · final exam

  1. 1 How electrical licensing works in Manitoba 21 min · quiz
  2. 2 Eligibility for the Electrical Contractor Licence 22 min · quiz
  3. 3 Applying, approval and booking the exam 22 min · quiz
  4. 4 The exam format and the references allowed 22 min · quiz
  5. 5 The Canadian Electrical Code as adopted in Manitoba 20 min · quiz
  6. 6 Permits, inspections and the inspection authority 20 min · quiz
  7. 7 Duties and responsibilities of the Electrical Contractor Licence holder 22 min · quiz
  8. 8 Contractor licensing, insurance and bonding 24 min · quiz
  9. 9 Contracts and builders' liens in Manitoba 24 min · quiz
  10. 10 Occupational health and safety law for electrical contractors 22 min · quiz
  11. 11 Renewal and continuing education 24 min · quiz
  12. 12 Practice exam review and test-day strategy 19 min · quiz
  13. E Final exam 20 questions

Requirements

Recommended background. You can start any course at any time.

Description

Manitoba's electrical licensing for contractors and the qualified person behind the licence: eligibility, the exam, the code as adopted in Manitoba and Winnipeg, permits and responsibilities.