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Join ASPEQ as an exam Subject Matter Expert
ASPEQ provide examination services for the Electrical Workers Registration Board.
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Disciplinary decisions – April 2025
Electrical Workers Registration Board decide whether members should be disciplined for offences under the Electricity Act 1992 (the Act). A summary of recent disciplinary decisions is below.
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Changes to the Electricity Act 1992
The Regulatory Systems (Immigration and Workforce) Bill (the Bill) passed on 29 March 2025.
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Registration requirements to carry out prescribed electrical work on mains parallel generation systems
The Board have recently approved 2 micro-credentials for those who are seeking registration in the endorsed Mains Parallel Generation Systems registration classes.
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Certification documentation for Prescribed Electrical Work
Certification documentation for Prescribed Electrical Work should be concise, detailed and timely.
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Standard AS/NZS 4777.2:2020
Grid connection of energy systems via inverters — Part 2: inverter requirements
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Electrical Workers Registration Board 394th meeting agenda
Electrical Workers Registration Board 394th meeting agenda
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Electrical Workers Registration Board 393rd meeting agenda
Electrical Workers Registration Board 393rd meeting agenda
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Update on building consent for small standalone dwellings
Work is underway to enable small standalone dwellings to be built without a building consent. This is targeted to take effect in 2026.
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Upcoming licensing changes for Electrical Workers
Yesterday the Government announced improvements to occupational licensing that applies to licenced Electrical Workers (EWs) and the work they do.