LEW

Licensed Electrical Workers (LEW) Grade 7 and above are certified professionals authorized by the Energy Market Authority (EMA) to carry out electrical works. Grade 7 Electrician: • Responsible for the design, installation, maintenance, and testing of electrical installations with a voltage not exceeding 1,000V and an approved load up to 45kVA. • Authorized to work on installations up to 500kVA under the supervision of a Grade 8 Electrical Technician. • Note: Cannot independently endorse electrical plans or apply for electrical installation licenses. Grade 8 Electrical Technician: Responsible for the installation, maintenance, operation, and testing of electrical installations with a voltage not exceeding 1,000V and an approved load up to 500kVA.Authorized to design and submit electrical installation plans for systems with an approved load up to 150kVA (excluding gas discharge lighting circuits).Permitted to perform high-voltage switching operations, but only under the direct supervision of an authorized engineer. Grade 9 Electrical Engineer: Takes full professional responsibility for the design, installation, maintenance, operation, and testing of electrical installations within the specific high-voltage limits stated on their license (e.g., 22kV, 66kV, 230kV, or 400kV).Authorized to independently perform high-voltage switching operations within their licensed voltage range.