2. Board Examinations

The 2006/2007 annual practising licensing round will begin shortly. An information pack including the 2006/2007 application form will be sent to you during the last two weeks of May to allow plenty of time for you to apply for your new practising licence. We encourage you to apply for your licence online. Details of how to do this will be included in your information pack and via email, if you have provided us with a current email address.

Here are a few of the most commonly asked questions answered for your information:

Why do I have to have a practising licence?

All registered electrical workers must hold a practising licence if they carry out prescribed electrical work for reward. This is a requirement of Section 95 of the Electrical Act 1992.

What does this mean to me?

Most importantly, your valid practising licence tells your clients that you are a qualifi ed electrical professional. It proves that you are legally allowed to carry out electrical work and that you are up to date on current safety procedures. Your practising licence is an important business tool. It gives the public (your clients) reassurance about your safety competency.

What do I have to do?

Look out for your personalised practising licence pack from mid May. This will be mailed to the latest address we have for you on the database.

When you receive the pack either;

Apply online following the instructions outlined in your pack and make payment by credit card for $92 or
Complete the personalised practising licence application enclosed, sign and return with your cheque or credit card payment for $92.

What if I am not doing prescribed electrical work for reward and don’t need a practising licence?

If you do not need a practising licence please tell us by sending the form back with the relevant details.

What about my safety training?

To be eligible for a practising licence, your refresher courses for safe working practices, testing to ensure safety, basic fi rst aid and CPR must be current. This requirement is detailed in Regulation 26 of the Electrical Regulations 1997.

Important Note:

If you know that your safety training will expire before 30 June 2006 – Update it now!

Expired or incomplete safety training is the most common reason for practising licence applications to be held up. Courses for training fi ll very quickly – “So beat the crowds and do it now!”