Electrician's Licence
An electrician's licence entitles the holder to carry out all types of electrical installation work in Victoria without supervision.
However, to contract, or offer to contract, to carry out electrical installation work, a licensed electrician must also be registered as an electrical contractor.
Who may apply to be licensed
You may apply for a licence if you meet one of the following criteria.
Criteria 1
- Satisfactorily completed the Licensed Electrician’s Assessment (LEA) conducted by a body approved by the ESV, which is currently NMIT and EPIC Industry Training Board;
- Completed a four year contract of training as an apprentice electrician that included at least 12 months experience carrying out electrical installation work with written confirmation by the employer; and
- Hold a Certificate III in Electro-technology, Systems Electrician.
Criteria 2
- Already hold an Electrician (Supervised) Licence;
- Hold a Certificate III in Electro-technology Systems Electrician or equivalent;
- Completed 12 months electrical installation work as the holder of a Electrician (Supervised) Licence with written confirmation by the employer; and
- Satisfactorily completed the Licensed Electrician’s Assessment (LEA) conducted by a body approved by the ESV, which is currently EPIC Industry Training Board and NMIT.
Criteria 3
- Hold a Supervised Worker's Licence;
- Completed a four-year contract of training as an electrical fitter;
- Completed 12 months electrical installation work as the holder of a Supervised Worker's Licence with written confirmation by the employer; and
- Satisfactorily completed the Licensed Electrician’s Assessment (LEA) assessment conducted by a body approved by the ESV, which is currently NMIT and EPIC Industry Training Board.
Criteria 4
- The person's standard of qualifications, proficiency and experience in electrical installation work is at least of an equivalent standard to that required under 1, 2 or 3 above. Therefore, you may be already licensed in another state or territory, or have completed some requirements outside Victoria, which may be acceptable.
Applying to be licensed
Criteria 1 an application form should be lodged with the ESV with the following:
- Letter of Completion which confirms the completion of your Apprenticeship from Skills Victoria;
- Evidence of 12 months experience in carrying out electrical installation work (for example: Letter from employer giving details);
- Certificate III in Electrotechnology Systems Electrician;
- Licensed Electrician’s Assessment (LEA) Certificate from a body approved by the ESV, currently NMIT or EPIC ITB; and
- Application fee.
Criteria 2 an application form should be lodged with ESV with the following:
- The Electrician's (Supervised) Licence;
- Certificate III in Electrotechnology Systems Electrician;
- Evidence of 12 months experience in carrying out electrical installation work (for example: Letter from employer giving details);
- Licensed Electrician’s Assessment (LEA) Certificate from a body approved by the ESV, currently EPIC ITB or NMIT; and
- Application fee.
Criteria 3 an application form should be lodged with the ESV with the following:
- The Supervised Workers Licence;
- Letter of Completion which confirms the completion of your Apprenticeship from Skills Victoria
- Evidence of 12 months experience in electrical installation work since being issued with a Supervised Worker's Licence (for example: Letter from employer giving details);
- Licensed Electrician’s Assessment (LEA) Certificate from a body approved by the ESV, currently NMIT or EPIC ITB; and
- Application fee.
Criteria 4
An application form should be lodged with ESV, demonstrating the equivalent standard of qualifications, proficiency and experience in electrical installation work, as well as the application fee.
Fees
The application fee is $339.70 for a five year licence, which includes $70.00 non-refundable application fee, and must be paid at the time the application for a licence is submitted.
ESV will forward a renewal notice to your last known address at least 2 months prior to the expiry date of the current licence. It is, however, your responsibility to ensure your licence is kept up to date at all times.
The renewal fee is $169.80 also for a five year licence.
Your responsibilities as a Licensed Electrician
As a licence holder, it is your responsibility to understand the legislation and regulations in place at any time and work in accordance with them:
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