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Information about licensing and registration fees.

Electrical licensing fees

1 July 2022 – 30 June 2023

Fees relating to the Electrical Safety (Registration and Licensing) Regulations 2020

Application fees:

  • Include a $70 non-refundable administration component
  • Must be paid at the time a licence application is submitted
  • Credit card payments are required.

Application fees

Licence class Licence period F21-22 fees F22-23 Fees
Registered Electrical Contractor (REC) 5 years $635.21 $650.13
Licensed Electrical Inspector (LEI) 5 years $635.21 $650.13
Electrician's Licence (A) 5 years $407.83 $417.42
Lineworker's Licence (LW) 5 years $407.83 $417.42
Supervised Worker's licence (L) Up to 3 years $244.70 $250.45
Restricted Electrical Worker's licence (Disconnect/Reconnect) (REL) 5 years $635.21 $650.13
Switchgear Worker's licence (SW) 5 years $407.83 $417.42

Renewal fees

Licence class Licence period F21-22 fees F22-23 Fees
Registered Electrical Contractor (REC) 5 years $305.14 $312.22
Licensed Electrical Inspector (LEI) 5 years $305.14 $312.22
Electrician's Licence (A) 5 years $203.91 $208.70
Lineworker's Licence (LW) 5 years $203.91 $208.70
Restricted Electrical Worker's licence (Disconnect/Reconnect) (REL) 5 years $305.14 $312.22
Switchgear Worker's licence (SW) 5 years $203.91 $208.70
Electrician (Supervised) Licence (ES) 5 years $203.91 $208.70
Occupier's Licence (O) 5 years $203.91 $208.70

The Department of Treasury and Finance sets the base fee unit for ESV’s electrical licensing fees.

Date: 31/03/2023 0:21

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Reviewed 28 January 2023

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Tuesday: 12:30 pm to 4:00 pm
Wednesday: 9:00 am to 12:30 pm

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