Changes to Electrical Worker registration
A new registration framework for Electrical Workers commenced in September 2024. Find out about the new framework and how this affects you.
A new registration framework for registered and licensed Electrical Workers took effect on 1 September 2024. All registered and licensed Electrical Workers need to be aware of these changes and what they mean for them.
The framework outlines registration requirements for Electrical Workers, and the prescribed electrical work (PEW) that each registration class is authorised to do.
These changes include:
- changes to the registration requirements and PEW for registration classes
- changes to the limits of work that can be carried out by each registration class to align more closely with the Electricity (Safety) Regulations 2010
- new endorsed registration classes to recognise the unique risks of carrying out 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.
- improved career pathways making it easier for Electrical Service Technicians and Electrical Installers to progress through registration classes.
In August 2025, the Electrical Workers Registration Board issued a new 2025 Registration Notice that made minor changes to registration requirements and work limits following industry feedback. It also brought forward the start of endorsed registration classes so they can be granted sooner.
New 2025 Registration Notice published
Electricity (Prescribed Classes of Registration for Electrical Workers) Notice 2025
In this section
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Registration class changes
Changes affect registration requirements, work limits, and career pathways across registration classes. Find out how the changes impact you.
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Check if you need to hold an endorsed registration class
Work out if you need to hold an endorsed registration class to carry out PEW and when you need it by.
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Preparing for registration changes
Find out what you can do to prepare for the changes to registration requirements.
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Questions and answers
See answers to frequently asked questions about the changes.
Past news and notices about changes to registration
- 7 May 2026 – Using apprenticeship experience to apply for an endorsed registration class
- 19 March 2026 – Streamlined application process is live
- 12 August 2025 – New 2025 Registration Notice published
- 9 June 2025 – Registration requirements to carry out prescribed electrical work on mains parallel generation systems
- 16 December 2024 – Update on Effect of 2023 Gazette Notice on Prescribed Electrical Work
- 3 October 2024 – Effect of Gazette Notice on Prescribed Electrical Work for Electrical Inspectors and Electrical Engineers
- 25 July 2024 – Important changes for all registered Electrical Workers
- 18 Jun 2024 – Electrical worker licensing update – Grandparenting process
- 3 Oct 2023 – Upcoming changes to Electrical Worker licensing
