Supervised worker's license

A Supervised Worker's License entitles the holder (in accordance with any further conditions on the license) to carry out all electrical installation work in Victoria under the effective supervision of a licensed electrician. This license is issued for a maximum of three years and may not be renewed.

Application for a supervised worker’s license

You can apply for a license if you meet one of the following criteria:
  • Criteria 1
    • Completed a four year contract of training as an electrical fitter, and
    • Holds a Certificate III in Electrical (Electrical Fitter) or equivalent; and
    • Satisfactorily completed a practical examination in safely disconnecting and reconnecting electrical equipment conducted by a body approved by the ESV.
  • Criteria 2
    • Completed a four year contract of training as an apprentice electrician, that included at least 12 months experience in electrical installation work; and
    • Partially completed the Certificate III in Electrotechnology-Systems Electrician; and
    • Satisfactorily completed a practical examination in safely disconnecting and reconnecting electrical equipment conducted by a body approved by the ESV.
  • Criteria 3
    • The person's standard of qualifications, proficiency and experience in electrical installation work is at least of an equivalent standard to that required under the points 1 and 2 above.

 

Applying to be licensed

  • Criteria 1 – an application form should be lodged with ESV, with the following:
    • The Certificate of Completion of an apprenticeship from the Office of Training and Further Education; and
    • Certificate III in Electrical (Electrical Fitter) or equivalent; and
    • Evidence of satisfactorily completing a practical examination in safely disconnecting and reconnecting an electrical installation; and
    • Application fee.
  • Criteria 2 – An application form should be lodged with ESV, with the following:
    • The Certificate of Completion of an apprenticeship from the Office of Training and Further Education; and
    • Evidence of 12 months experience in carrying out electrical installation work (for example:. Letter from employer giving details); and
    • Evidence of satisfactorily completing a practical examination in safely disconnecting and reconnecting an electrical installation.
    • Evidence of undertaking a course of training for schooling from a Recognised Training Provider; and
    • Application fee.
  • Criteria 3
    • An application form should be lodged with the ESV, demonstrating the equivalent standard of qualifications, proficiency and experience in electrical installation work.
    • Application fee.

 

Fees

The application fee must be paid at the time your application for a license is submitted.

Your responsibilities as a Supervised Workers License Holder

As a license-holder, it is your responsibility to understand the legislation and regulations in place at any time and work in accordance with them:
  • Part 3 of the Electricity Safety Act 1998; and
  • Electricity Safety (Installations) Regulations 1999.
  • You must ensure your work is under effective supervision of a Licensed Electrician
  • The work undertaken is signed off with a Certificate of Electrical Safety by your supervisor.
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