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To apply for a Cable Detection Worker's Licence, applicants should have one of the following relevant academic and relevant years of experience:
| Relevant Academic Qualifications | Years of Relevant Experience | |
|---|---|---|
| (a) | Diploma majoring in engineering, architecture, building, land surveying or any other discipline relevant to the construction of structures, or a related field acceptable to the Authority | At least 2 years |
| (b) | National Institute of Technical Education Certificate majoring in engineering, architecture, building, land surveying or any other discipline relevant to the construction of structures, or a related field acceptable to the Authority | At least 5 years |
| (c) | Workplace Literacy and Numeracy (Level 5) Certificate under the Singapore Workforce Skills Qualifications framework, or another qualification acceptable to the Authority | At least 10 years |
Applicants are also required to complete the course on cable detection work, ELC07 WSQ Detect and Locate Underground Cables Course, conducted by the Singapore Institute of Power and Gas (SIPG). Details on the prescribed course can be found on SP Group’s website.
This diagram summarises possible pathways to obtain a Cable Detection Worker’s Licence.
Application Fee: $50 (non-refundable)
Licence Fee: $30
After your licence application is approved and successfully passed the assessment(s), please proceed to pay the licence fee by logging into EMA's e-Licensing (ELISE) portal using your Singpass account.
You may pay both the application and licence fees using eNETS Debit Card/Credit Card or PayNow.
Step 1: Prepare the required documents for online application
The following documents are mandatory for the application:
Photo ID (Passport photo size)
Relevant Academic Certificates (e.g., Diploma, NITEC)
Cable Detection Course Certificate
Other required documents are:
Certificate of Fitness from a Registered Medical Practitioner (for applicants who are 65 years old or above)
Testimonials from current and/or previous Employers, or Project Licensed Cable Detection Worker
Please note that each attachment has a maximum size and required file format.
Attachment Type |
Maximum File Size |
File Formats |
Photo ID |
5 MB |
.jpg, .png |
Other documents |
5 MB |
.jpg, .png, .pdf |
Step 2: Apply and pay online
After completing the online application, you will be directed to pay the application fee. Once paid, you will receive an acknowledgement of receipt with a unique reference number. You can check the status of your application via your dashboard on the ELISE portal. The application fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.
Step 3: Take the technical assessment interview
You will be asked to take a technical assessment interview.
You may change the date of your interview or check the status of your assessment, via your dashboard on the ELISE portal.
Step 4: Make payment
If you have passed all assessments, you will be notified to pay for the licence fee via the ELISE portal.
Step 5: Receive your licence card via registered post
After you have made payment, your licence card will be sent to you by registered post within 7 working days.
