Electrical licensing fees
1 July 2023 – 30 June 2024
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 | F22-23 fees | F23-24 Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Electrical Contractor (REC) | 5 years | $650.13 | $676.10 |
| Licensed Electrical Inspector (LEI) | 5 years | $650.13 | $676.10 |
| Electrician's Licence (A) | 5 years | $417.42 | $434.10 |
| Lineworker's Licence (LW) | 5 years | $417.42 | $434.10 |
| Supervised Worker's licence (L) | Up to 3 years | $250.45 | $260.50 |
| Restricted Electrical Worker's licence (Disconnect/Reconnect) (REL) | 5 years | $650.13 | $676.10 |
| Switchgear Worker's licence (SW) | 5 years | $417.42 | $434.10 |
Renewal fees
| Licence class | Licence period | F22-23 fees | F23-24 Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Electrical Contractor (REC) | 5 years | $312.22 | $324.70 |
| Licensed Electrical Inspector (LEI) | 5 years | $312.22 | $324.70 |
| Electrician's Licence (A) | 5 years | $208.70 | $217.00 |
| Lineworker's Licence (LW) | 5 years | $208.70 | $217.00 |
| Restricted Electrical Worker's licence (Disconnect/Reconnect) (REL) | 5 years | $312.22 | $324.70 |
| Switchgear Worker's licence (SW) | 5 years | $208.70 | $217.00 |
| Electrician (Supervised) Licence (ES) | 5 years | $208.70 | $217.00 |
| Occupier's Licence (O) | 5 years | $208.70 | $217.00 |
The Department of Treasury and Finance sets the base fee unit for ESV’s electrical licensing fees.
Date: 27/09/2023 10:20
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Reviewed 03 July 2023