Licensing

If you wish to carry out certain electrical work in Australia or New Zealand you must hold the correct electrical licence for the work. In addition to this, if you wish to contract for, or carry out electrical work for fee or reward in Australia you may need to apply for an electrical contractor licence. For….

Each state, territory and New Zealand administer their own system of electrical licensing. For this reason, it is best to contact the relevant regulator for details of licensing requirements in each jurisdiction.

Current holders of a licence issued by an Australian state or territory or New Zealand can apply for an electrical work licence in another jurisdiction on the basis of mutual recognition. Contact the regulator or visit their website for more information on requirements, forms and fees. Generally, to perform electrical work in an Australian state,….

If you hold an electrical work licence in a country other than Australia or New Zealand you will need to apply for a new licence before working here. International licence holders will need to have their skills and/or qualifications assessed to enable the Australian or New Zealand licensing body to process the application. In Australia,….