Training requirements for electrical work and contracting.
Apprentices and trainees
Complete an apprenticeship or be a trainee in an approved program
Training permits
An electrical work permit allows a person to undertake particular training and meet the eligibility requirements for an electrical work licence
Electrical contractor self assessment audit package
A self-assessment package for electrical contractors.
This voluntary package helps contractors better understand some of their key electrical safety obligations.
Accredited auditors
How to become an accredited auditor, how to find a registered training organisation
Skills maintenance courses
Online skills maintenance course, training with registered training organisation, maintaining current skills and knowledge is compulsory
'Test and tag' course
The employer or self-employed person is responsible for determining that the person who carries out inspection, testing and tagging of electrical equipment has the required competencies
Last updated 21 July 2009
Online Skills Maintenance Course
Free electrical safety forums – working on or near live exposed electrical parts
Want to do an electrical apprenticeship?
How do I keep my skills up to date?
You must have a training permit
For more information contact:
Queensland Government
Electrical safety infoline 1300 650 662