Introduction
Name
ESO/PLCY/04/01
Eligibility and other requirements for an electrical licence
Date approved
January 2004
Disclaimer
Information and requirements in this policy and attachments is provided to assist in determining the eligibility and other requirements of applicants for an electrical work licence and electrical contractor licence under the Electrical Safety Act 2002 (PDF, 788 KB). Information and requirements in this policy should be read in conjunction with the Electrical Safety Act 2002 and the Electrical Safety Regulation 2002, and where any discrepancy arises, the Electrical Safety Act 2002 and the Electrical Safety Regulation 2002 take precedence. Information and requirements stated in this policy may be subject to change at any time without notice.
Whilst all care is taken in providing accurate information in this policy and attachments, the Queensland Department of Employment and Industrial Relations and its staff will not be liable for any errors or omissions or for any loss or damage suffered by you or any person which arises (directly or indirectly) from reliance on the information in this policy or for any resulting breach by you of your obligations under the Electrical Safety Act 2002.
Scope
This policy relates to the eligibility and other requirements for an electrical work licence (occupational) and electrical contractor licence (business) under the Electrical Safety Act 2002 ('the Act') and Electrical Safety Regulation 2002 (PDF, 1 MB) ('the Regulation').
It outlines standards which are considered to satisfy the chief executive that the applicant meets the general, eligibility, financial and insurance requirements for an electrical licence.
The policy nominates evidence most commonly submitted by applicants. Evidence submitted by applicants which is not identified in the policy should be referred to the Principal Licensing Officer, Electrical Safety Office or delegate for a decision.
Rationale
The Act provides for the safety of all persons through the licensing and discipline of persons who perform electrical work or provide electrical services. A number of general, eligibility, financial and insurance requirements, prescribed in the Electrical Safety Regulation 2002 for the issue of an electrical licence, must be met to the chief executive's satisfaction.
A comprehensive policy outlining standards which are considered to meet the chief executive's satisfaction will ensure a consistent and transparent approach in the consideration of licence applications, improve efficiencies in the administration process, and enhance industry and stakeholder confidence in the electrical licensing regime.
Purpose
To guide Departmental officers in making consistent and transparent decisions about the eligibility of electrical licence applicants, and provide information to other interested stakeholders such as supervising registered training organisations.
Last updated 22 July 2009
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