Apply for a electrical contractor licence
An electrical contractor licence is needed if you are providing electrical work for others (whether as a sole trader, in partnership or as corporation).
Refer to Section 40 of the Electrical Safety Regulation 2002 (PDF, 1 MB) for more information on eligibility requirements for an electrical contractor licence.
An electrical contractor licence is issued for one year.
It is your responsibility as an electrical contractor to ensure you maintain eligibility throughout this time.
To maintain an electrical business licence, a business needs:
- at least one qualified technical person who can perform and supervise the electrical work; and
- at least one qualified business person
They can be the same person.
Both are endorsed on the electrical contractor licence.
Before applying you should carefully read the guidelines accompanying the application for a Queensland electrical contractor licence (PDF, 240 KB).
Make sure all information is included and that you:
- meet insurance requirements (PDF, 48 KB);
- submit a certificate of currency (PDF, 58 KB);
- complete a document declaration form (PDF, 115 KB);
- provide all necessary proof of identity for the qualified business person and qualified technical person;
- include the fee as listed on the application form. Cheques or money orders should be made payable to 'The Department of Employment and Industrial Relations'; credit card facilities are also available
Lodge these documents, together, at:
Department of Employment and Industrial Relations
Business and Occupational Licensing
PO Box 820
Lutwyche QLD 4030
Insurance requirements
What is the insurance requirement for an electrical contractor?
Section 43 of the Electrical Safety Regulation 2002 (PDF, 1 MB) requires that electrical contractors have public liability insurance for at least $5,000,000 under a contract of insurance approved by the chief executive.
How do I meet this requirement?
To satisfy this requirement, you need to obtain a certificate of currency from your insurer that confirms you have a policy with broadform public and products liability with a limit of indemnity of $5,000,000 (minimum).
This policy must include cover for testing and certification of work and liability for goods in your care, custody or control arising from:
- resultant injury, loss or damage arising from a faulty design where you design and install; and
- resultant injury, loss or damage arising from incorrect advice where you give advice.
This policy must include cover for consumer protection liability for $50,000.
Last updated 22 July 2008