Classes of licences
Electrical mechanic licence
Electrical linesperson licence
Electrical fitter licence
Electrical jointer licence
Restricted electrical work licence
Electrical work training permit
Electrical mechanic licence is an open electrical work licence.
An electrical mechanic can perform all electrical work.
Examples:
- install or change an overhead electrical line
- install electrical wiring
- repair any electrical equipment
Refer to Section 34 of the Electrical Safety Regulation 2002 (PDF, 1 MB) for more information on eligibility requirements for an electrical mechanic licence.
Electrical linesperson licence allows you to perform all electric line work.
Examples:
- electrical work involved in building or maintaining an overhead electric line
- electrical work in the building or maintenance of an underground electric line
- testing of overhead electric lines
Refer to Section 35 of the Electrical Safety Regulation 2002 (PDF, 1 MB) for eligibility requirements for an electrical linesperson licence.
Electrical fitter licence allows you to perform electrical equipment work.
Examples:
- rewinding and repairing an electric motor
- building and assembling a switchboard
Refer to Section 36 of the Electrical Safety Regulation 2002 (PDF, 1 MB) for eligibility requirements for an electrical fitter licence.
Electrical jointer licence allows you to perform limited specialist installing, jointing and terminating electrical and work relating to cables and equipment.
Example:
- jointing and terminating a high voltage cable
Refer to Section 37 of the Electrical Safety Regulation 2002 (PDF, 1 MB) for eligibility requirements for an electrical jointer licence.
Restricted electrical work licence limits you to specific electrical work associated with another trade work.
Your need to perform electrical work must be legitimate; saving time or money are not good enough reasons.
Trades and callings that are recognised as having a legitimate need to sometimes perform electrical work are:
- Aircraft maintenance engineer
- Composite equipment service person
- Data communications technician
- Diesel fitter (in relation to electrical equipment coupled to engines)
- Earth moving equipment mechanical fitter
- Electric motor service person
- Electronic equipment service person
- Entertainment and servicing technician
- First class machinist
- Fitter and turner
- Gas fitter
- Injection moulding technician
- Instrumentation/process control technician
- Laboratory and scientific electrical equipment technician
- Marine mechanic
- Mechanical fitter
- Office equipment service person
- Photographic equipment service person
- Plumber and drainer
- Neon sign manufacturer
- Refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment service person
- Sewing machine technician
- Systems and instrument technician
- Telecommunication technician
The licence will apply to specific work area categories and units of competence.
There are eight work area categories or endorsements:
- composite equipment
- high voltage electrical propulsion
- plumbing/gas
- electronics
- pre-assembled signs
- electric motor
- refrigeration/air conditioning
- instrumentation/process control.
There are six levels of competence.
You will be assessed and licensed according to your competence regarding the incidental electrical work relevant to your trade or calling.
You will need to undergo training with a Registered Training Organisation to meet the electrical competencies required.
Refer to the Restricted Electrical Licence System Information Guide for more details.
An electrical work training permit is a restricted permit, allowing electrical work to be performed under specified conditions, and whilst you are being trained.
Last updated July 18, 2005