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Key info
- You need an electrical contractor licence to sell electrical services to the public, business or government.
- Electrical work includes the installation, repair, alteration or removal of electrical infrastructure, electrical circuit or associated fittings, equipment or accessories.
- An electrical contractor licence is valid for one year.
- If your application is successful, you receive confirmation within 21 days.
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About applying for an electrical contractor licence
When you apply for a licence you must nominate a responsible person in the business as your nominated manager. Your nominated manager must hold an electrical practitioner licence.
How to apply
What you need to apply
You must:
- provide a digital copy of your certificate of currency for insurance
- provide a digital copy of your company or business name registration (if using a name other than your own personal name)
- provide details of your nominated manager, including their statement of attainment/results for course UEENEEG175 (Develop compliance policies and plans to conduct an electrical contracting business)
- provide answers to a set of declaration questions (with any supporting documents)
- provide payment
- have a photo taken at a service centre. If you are an interstate or overseas applicant you must provide a passport-size photo certified by a Commissioner for Declarations or a Justice of the Peace (JP).
Can I apply?
You must:
- be a fit and proper (PDF, 147KB) person
- have a strong and stable financial background
- have the relevant qualifications and competencies (if you wish to undertake electrical work personally)
- hold an adequate insurance coverage (at least $5 million per incident)
- nominate an electrical practitioner licence holder to be a nominated manager.
Proving your identity
You do not need to prove your identity.
How much it costs
| Occupational licence | One year licence | Three year licence |
|---|---|---|
Practitioner | No licence option | $373.80 |
Contractor | $587.40 | No licence option |
Provisional | $267 | No licence option |
Secondary fee | $178 | $178 |
A replacement card costs $44.50.
Fees and charges last updated 1 July, 2023.
Payment options
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| Service Centre |     |
More Information
- The Automatic Mutual Recognition (AMR) scheme has commenced in Tasmania. This allows you to use your current licence or registration to do the same activities in other parts of Australia. Please visit Consumer, Building and Occupational Services to find out more.
- You can apply for a replacement card in the My Licence portal. You must pay a fee.
Please visit Consumer, Building and Occupational Services for more information on applying for an electrical contractor licence.