A trainee may assist a Supervisor in doing any prescribed electrical work that is relevant to the particular class of registration being sought. That entitlement is provided the trainee holds a current Limited Certificate and is supervised by the nominated supervisor whose Practicing Licence allows that person to do the work.

A supervisor is a registered person (Electrical Inspector, Electrical Engineer, Electrician, Electrical Installer, Electrical Service Technician Electrical Appliance Serviceperson, Line Mechanic or Cable Jointer).

Definitions-

A "trainee" is entitled to undertake prescribed electrical work. A person who does not hold a Limited Certificate, even though he or she may be an apprentice, is not permitted to undertake or assist to undertake prescribed electrical work.

OBTAINING A Limited Certificate/card.

Such cards are mandatory under the Electricity Amendment Act 2006, from 1 April 2010. You must be a Board approved trainee for your experience to be acknowledged towards registration.

The card is issued with the obligation to complete the directed coursework and examinations during the currency thereof (see above table). The applicant will be advised of the required coursework and examination aspects at the time of issue.

The requirements for obtaining a card are:

• The trainee's employer must support their application by completing the relevant section of the application form;
• The applicant's safety tuition in CPR, Basic First Aid, Safe Working Practices and Testing to ensure safety must be valid. i.e carried out not more than 24 months prior to application for the card, or in the case of Line Mechanics and Cable Jointers the required 7 and 14 months.

ALTERNATIVELY - if you are an ETITO trainee, ETITO will collect the required information and apply on your behalf to the Board.