Changes to Electrical Worker Registration
A new Registration framework for Electrical Workers comes into force in September 2024. Find out about the new framework and how this will affect you.
A new Registration framework for Registered and Licensed Electrical Workers will take effect on 1 September 2024. All Registered and Licensed Electrical Workers need to be aware of these changes and what they mean for them.
The new stepped framework will better outline Registration and Licensing requirements for Electrical Workers. The framework also introduces new classes of Registration and competency requirements.
These changes include:
- Changes to the requirements for Registration classes.
- Changes to the limits of work that can be carried out by each class of Registration to align more closely with the Electricity (Safety) Regulations 2010.
- New endorsed classes of Registration to recognise the unique risks in particular working environments, including medical cardiac protected areas, hazardous areas, mains parallel generation systems, mining operations and supervision.
- A new way for Electrical Workers to progress through Registration classes and the industry.
In this section
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Registration class changes
The impact of the new framework will vary depending on your current Registration class and the work you currently do. Find out how the changes impact you here.
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Transferring to a new endorsed class (Grandparenting)
If you are a current Registered and Licensed Electrical Worker, you will have the opportunity to transition into the new framework so you can continue to carry out the work you do. Find out more.
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Preparing for Registration changes
Find out what you can do to ensure you are prepared for the upcoming changes to Registration.
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Changeover to Digital Licences
We are introducing Digital Licences from September 2024 and will no longer be issuing physical ID cards.
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FAQ
Some of the frequently asked questions relating to the upcoming Registration changes.
Important dates
- 1 September 2024 – The 2023 Gazette notice comes into force.
- 1 August 2025 – Deadline for the submission of applications to grandparent / transition into the new Registration classes.
- 1 September 2025 – Endorsed classes of Registration come into force. From this date, Electrical Workers must have the correct endorsed class of Registration to carry out work in these areas.
- 1 September 2026 – All 2023 Gazette notice requirements must be met by everyone.
Past news and notices about Licensing changes
• 18 Jun 2024 – Electrical worker licensing update – Grandparenting process
• 3 Oct 2023 – Upcoming changes to Electrical Worker Licensing
