If further information is required, this will extend the processing time of your application. If you withdraw your application or are refused a licence the processing fee is not refundable.
You may begin work once your application is approved and your licence details are displayed on the NSW Fair Trading public register. Allow weeks for your licence card to arrive at your nominated mailing address.
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Back to top. Start online. Acknowledgement of Country We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of NSW, and their continued connection to land, water and culture. Introduction If you're using a building contractor or tradesperson for services such as residential building, wiring, plumbing, draining, gas fitting, air conditioning or refrigeration work except plug in appliances , you should check that they have a valid contractor licence. You can check using any, or a combination, of these details: licensee name licence number trade suburb.
Select the 'Check online' button. Enter the information you have into the search bar. Select the search icon. Links Licensing and qualifications — Fair Trading. You should also let your clients know, either verbally or in writing, that your licence has been cancelled or suspended and you are unable to complete any unfinalised work.
Read more. Table of Contents. Download as PDF Print. It does not include: any electrical equipment other than a meter used, or intended to be used, to generate, transmit or distribute electricity that is: owned or used by an electricity supply authority, or located at a place that is owned or occupied by such an authority any electrical article connected to, and extending or situated beyond, any electrical outlet socket any electrical equipment in or around a mine any electrical equipment operating at not more than 50 volts alternating current or volts ripple-free direct current any other electrical equipment, or class of electrical equipment, prescribed by the regulations.
Find out about our assessment process. Comment by 6 August Licence types Electrical work is Specialist Work. From 1 July , you can apply for a 1, 3 or 5 year contractor licence. A pply for a licence or certificate This information is for individuals.
Fees Find out what fees apply for on our Home Building fees page. What happens next Once we have your completed application, supporting documents, and fee payment, we will assess your application. Check your inbox for any emails from Fair Trading. Sometimes we do not approve applications. Reasons for this can include: you have not met the qualification or experience requirements you failed to provide details requested by Fair Trading you have been disqualified from holding a licence you owe money to Fair Trading as a result of a judgement you hold a provisional licence or certificate you are an apprentice or trainee you have not complied or are unable to comply with insurance requirements you are bankrupt or were bankrupt within three years before the date of the application you are or were a director or a person concerned in the management of a company: that is or was the subject of a winding up order or for which a controller or administrator has been appointed or when a controller or administrator was appointed within three years prior to your application for licence.
This includes where you stop being a director or a person concerned in the management of a company within 12 months prior to the external administration. Vary your licence or certificate The information on this page is for individuals. See Qualifications for more information on what you need to have details of your employment and experience details of any past compliance issues, insolvency matters, or criminal offences if applicable one passport size photo proof of identify payment The application form and checklists have more information about each of these items.
Refer to the Add a category to your licence or certificate section above. Qualifications and experience needed There are multiple ways to get your electrical licence or certificate. If you are currently an apprentice or trainee, you cannot apply for a licence or certificate. We will contact you if we need you to do this assessment or give us this additional information.
Pathway B You hold a current licence or certificate as an electrician. Pathway C You held a licence or certificate as an electrician within five years of lodging your application. We will contact you if we need you to do this assessment or give us additional information. Transitional arrangements The qualification pathways listed above came into effect on 1 January Renew or restore a licence or certificate This information is for individuals. How to renew You can use the details on the renewal form to renew your licence online at Service NSW.
Renewal fees Find out what fees apply for on our Home Building fees page. Late renewals If you don't renew on time and your licence expires, you will have to apply to have your licence restored and pay a restoration fee. Restoration fees Find out what fees apply for on our Home Building fees page. Update your licence details This information is for individuals. What you need your licence number your new contact details completed notification of change of address form only needed by individuals who want to update their details in person at a Service NSW centre rather than online.
What you need your licence number your name change document, such as a marriage certificate or change of name certificate original copy to be viewed and verified at Service NSW completed change of name and use of other names or aliases form. Replace a licence If your licence or certificate has been damaged, lost or stolen, you can order a replacement at a Service NSW centre. What you need completed application for duplicate licence, certificate or permit form your personal and licence details your payment.
Interstate and New Zealand licences. Fair Trading can take disciplinary and enforcement action against them. NSW Electrician licence held Local VIC requirements A qualified supervisor certificate or an endorsed contractor licence Permitted to work in VIC after you have notified Energy Safe Victoria to receive access to the online system to lodge a safety compliance certificate when you have completed work check also any other Victorian requirements to do work.
Insolvency matters Current bankruptcy and external administration. Bankruptcy or external administration within three years. Your licence or certificate can be cancelled or suspended if you: become involved in unlawful activity get a licence by misrepresentation or fraudulent means become bankrupt or subject to a winding up order Also, if the holder of a company or partnership licence goes more than 30 days without an acceptable nominated supervisor, without prior consent from Fair Trading, the licence will be cancelled.
If your licence is cancelled, we will not refund any of the fees paid. Immediate action required. If your licence or certificate has been cancelled or suspended you must immediately: stop all business activity that relates to the licence or certificate remove any sign or advertisement which indicates the conduct of business activity that relates to the licence or certificate return the licence or certificate to NSW Fair Trading by mail or at a Service NSW centre.
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