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5. General requirements for an electrical work licence

Several requirements apply generally for the issue of an electrical work licence, other than an electrical work training permit. (s.33, ESR 2002 – General Requirements)

s.33(2)(b), ESR 2002 - Proficiency in English

The applicant must demonstrate they can adequately understand, read and write in the English language without the aid of an interpreter.

s.33(3), ESR 2002 - Previous electrical work performance

The chief executive may consider the applicant's previous performance as a licensed electrical worker, including; any history of disciplinary action taken against the applicant under a law regulating the activities of licensed electrical workers; or any non- performance of an obligation under a law about electrical work and the reasons for the non-performance.

Standard to satisfy the chief executive

The following factors should be taken into account when considering previous electrical work performance:

  • the extent of the disciplinary action i.e. reprimand, suspension or cancellation of licence
  • seriousness of breaches of legislation and the actual or potential consequence
  • timing of previous disciplinary action or non-compliance
  • remedial action taken by the applicant to address any non-compliances

Applications with a prior history of disciplinary action should be referred to the Principal Licensing Officer for consideration.

s.33 (4), ESR 2002- Competence to carry out resuscitation

The chief executive must be satisfied the applicant has been trained in, and is competent to carry out, resuscitation on an individual who has stopped breathing or is unconscious because of electric shock.

Standard to satisfy the chief executive

Current statement or certificate of attainment issued by a registered training organisation or a statement of attendance or other equivalent document issued by another training provider stating the individual is competent in resuscitation.

Currency of resuscitation skills for all new licence applicants must continue for a minimum of one month past the application date, and a verified copy of the document must be provided as evidence along with the application.

s.33 (5), ESR 2002 - Competence to carry out pole-top rescue and resuscitation

For an application for an electrical linesperson licence the chief executive must also be satisfied that the applicant has been trained in, and is competent to carry out, resuscitation and rescue at a pole-top or transmission tower on an individual who has stopped breathing or is unconscious because of electric shock.

Standard to satisfy the chief executive

Current statement or certificate of attainment issued by a registered training organisation or a statement of attendance or other equivalent document issued by another training provider stating the individual is competent in pole-top rescue and resuscitation.

Currency of resuscitation and rescue skills for all new licence applicants must continue for a minimum of one month past the application date, and a verified copy of the document must be provided as evidence along with the application.

Last updated 22 July 2009