Limited Certificates
You must hold a Limited Certificate to complete work experience while working towards registration.
Supervision
You must have a registered and licensed electrical worker to supervise your work while holding your Limited Certificate.
Refer to the Supervision page for information about Supervision Agreements and Supervision Requirements.
Limited Certificate for trainees
Once you have a completed Supervision Agreement, you can apply for a Limited Certificate through the EW Portal.
Create an account or log in to your existing account, then select “Apply for a Trainee Limited Certificate”.
While holding your Limited Certificate, you must:
- complete the requirements for the registration class you are working towards
- complete safety training within 3 months of being issued your Limited Certificate
- make every attempt to complete all registration requirements within the duration of that Limited Certificate.
Check the registration page to see the requirements for each registration class.
Limited Certificate for overseas-trained workers
Overseas-trained workers first apply for registration. Once your application for registration is assessed you will be invited to apply for a Limited Certificate if you are successful.
Becoming registered for overseas-trained applicants
Your application will be set up for you to complete in the EW Portal. Once you have a completed Supervision Agreement, you can apply for your Limited Certificate.
Limited Certificates for overseas-trained workers are issued for a period of up to 24 months. While holding your limited certificate you must:
- complete safety training within 3 months of being issued your Limited Certificate
- make every attempt to complete all registration requirements within the duration of that Limited Certificate.
Applying for a second or subsequent Limited Certificate
To get a second Limited Certificate, you must provide evidence that you have made every effort to complete the registration requirements for your class.
A second Limited Certificate may be issued for a period of no more than half the length of the initial Limited Certificate.
A Third Limited Certificate may be granted for a period not exceeding 1 year.
Fourth and subsequent Limited Certificates will be referred to the Board for consideration. The Licensing Team will advise you by email of the documents you must submit before your application is referred to the Board.
The applicant and supervisor may need to appear before the Board. They may be asked questions or need to provide written information and supporting statements about the steps they have taken to meet the registration requirements.
Fourth and subsequent Limited Certificates will be issued for a duration as specified if approved by the Board.
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