Classes of electrical work licences

To perform specific types of licensed electrical work, you must hold the relevant electrical licence.

Electrical mechanic licence/open electrical work licence

An electrical mechanic licence authorises all electrical work such as:

• installing or changing an overhead electrical line
• installing electrical wiring
• repairing any electrical equipment.

Electrical linesperson licence

An electrical linesperson licence allows you to perform all electric line work such as:

• building or maintaining an overhead electric line
• building or maintaining an underground electric line
• testing of overhead electric lines.

Electrical fitter licence

An electrical fitter licence allows you to perform electrical equipment work such as:

• rewinding and repairing an electric motor
• building and assembling a switchboard
• maintaining/repairing electrical equipment.

Electrical jointer licence

An electrical jointer licence allows you to perform electrical equipment work such as:

• limited specialist installing, jointing and terminating of electrical cables

• work relating to electrical cables and equipment such as jointing and terminating a high voltage cable.

Restricted electrical work licence

The restricted electrical work licence limits you to specific electrical work associated with a trade or calling. For example, a refrigeration mechanic requires a restricted electrical licence to work on electrical equipment of refrigeration systems.

Electrical work training permit

This is a training licence that allows electrical work to be performed under specified conditions while being trained.

Also consider...

• Find out the type of electrical licence a person or a company holds and whether it is current using the electrical licence holder search.
• Learn more about electrical work licences at the Australian Business Licence and Information Service (ABLIS).