Next phase of registration changes commences 1 September 2026
If you are an Electrician, Electrical Installer, Electrical Service Technician or Electrical Appliance Serviceperson check how the next phase of registration changes affects you.
Endorsed registration classes
Endorsed registration classes have been introduced to recognise the unique risks of carrying out prescribed electrical work (PEW) in high-risk areas (mining operations, medical cardiac protected areas, hazardous areas and mains parallel generation systems) and supervising more than 2 people at the same time.
You will need to hold the relevant endorsed registration class before you next renew your practising licence on or after 1 September 2026 if you:
- carry out PEW in an endorsed area; and
- are an Electrician, Electrical Installer, Electrical Service Technician or Electrical Appliance Serviceperson
This change already applies to holders of other registration classes.
Check if you need to hold an endorsed registration class
You can apply for multiple endorsed registration classes using the streamlined process in a single application for one application fee.
Applying for an endorsed registration class – streamlined process
‘Step up’ and fast track your career
From 1 September 2026, a new work experience pathway will make it faster to progress from Electrical Service Technician to Electrical Installer, and from Electrical Installer to Electrician.
If you are an Electrical Service Technician, you will be able to apply for registration as an Electrical Installer once you have:
- held registration as an Electrical Service Technician for at least 1 year
- completed at least 1-year practical experience in the PEW of an Electrical Service Technician; and
- passed the Electrical Installer examinations.
If you are an Electrical Installer, you will be able to apply for registration as an Electrician once you have:
- held registration as an Electrical Installer for at least 1 year
- completed at least 1-year practical experience in the PEW of an Electrical Installer; and
- passed the Electrician examinations.
Resources
Learn more about the registration changes, including those that commenced earlier, on our website.