Looking to get your electrical work licence in QLD? Did you know there are 6 different career paths awaiting your passion and expertise?
Thanks to ongoing infrastructural developments in Queensland and a particular surge in solar installation, the demand for qualified electricians has never been higher. Over 90% of all Australian electricians work full-time hours, and are now earning an average weekly salary of $2,120.
With Labour Market Insights projecting steady future growth for Queensland electricians, there’s never been a better time to obtain your electrical work licence and start earning big bucks.
The Electro Training Institute has helped thousands of aspiring electricians complete the required training to obtain their Queensland restricted electrical work licence. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll take you through the 6 different classes of electrical work licences in Queensland, and the roles, responsibilities, qualifications, and eligibility requirements that come with each one.
Table of Contents
- Electrical Mechanic Licence
- Electrical Linesperson Licence
- Electrical Fitter Licence
- Electrical Jointer Licence
- Restricted Electrical Work Licence
- Electrical Work Training Permit
The 6 Classes of QLD Electrical Work Licences
Let’s dive right into it. Under the Queensland government, there are 6 different types of electrical work licences, each offering different career pathways.
1. Electrical Mechanic Licence
Role: An electrical mechanic licence authorises you to conduct all electrical work.
Responsibilities:
- Install and change overhead electrical lines
- Install and change electrical installations or electric lines
- Connect electrical equipment to an electricity source
- Repair electrical equipment
Required Qualification/Eligibility:
- Competency in electrical mechanics
- Completion of an approved course and apprenticeship
- A proven period of electrical mechanic work experience
- Provide a written statement verified by your registered training organisation and a party privy to your completed training plan
2. Electrical Linesperson Licence
Role: This class of electrical work licence authorises you to perform all electric line work.
Responsibilities:
- Electrical work in the building or maintenance of an overhead electric line
- Electrical work in the building or maintenance of street lighting (connected to an overhead or underground electric line)
- Testing of overhead electrical lines
Required Qualification/Eligibility:
- Competency in electrical linework
- Completion of an approved course and apprenticeship
- A proven period of electrical wiring work experience
- Provide a written statement verified by your registered training organisation and a party privy to your completed training plan
3. Electrical Fitter Licence
Role: This licence allows you to conduct electrical work in a workshop or on site, related to electrical equipment.
Responsibilities:
- Building, manufacturing, fitting, assembling, erecting, operating, testing or repairing electrical equipment
- Rewinding and repairing electric motors
- Building and assembling switchboards
Required Qualification/Eligibility:
- Competency in electrical fitting
- Completion of an approved course and apprenticeship
- A proven period of electrical wiring work experience
- Provide a written statement verified by your registered training organisation and a party privy to your completed training plan
4. Electrical Jointer Licence
Role: This licence is limited to specialist installation and work related to electrical cables and equipment.
Responsibilities:
- Installing and terminating electrical cables
- Jointing high voltage electrical cables
Required Qualification/Eligibility:
- Competency in electrical wiring and jointing
- Completion of an approved course and apprenticeship
- A proven period of electrical jointing work experience
- Provide a written statement verified by your registered training organisation and a party privy to your completed training plan
5. Restricted Electrical Work Licence (Offered by Electro Training)
Role: The Restricted Electrical Work Licence allows electricians to perform electrical work relating to a specific trade, and is subject to restrictions and conditions. Some examples of trades that may require this work licence include:
- Refrigeration and air conditioning
- Electronic equipment technology
- Gas and plumbing
- Mechanical fitters
Responsibilities:
- Electrical work towards the goal of your service trade
Required Qualification/Eligibility:
- Employment in a legitimate trade or calling
You must have a verified need to conduct electrical work in your trade
- Completion of a course qualifying you in your trade , for example Certificate III in Plumbing OR a letter from your employer advising you have 3 years or more experience in a calling
- Completion of a Course in Restricted Electrical
Electro Training provide comprehensive training and certification in QLD, if you’re looking to get your restricted electrical licence. For more information on our courses or training schedules, get in touch with our friendly team today.
6. Electrical Work Training Permit
Role: As this is a training permit, it allows electricians and other workers (such as those studying towards the Restricted Electrical Work Licence to perform electrical work in accordance with training conditions, under supervision.
Responsibilities:
- Complete a structured, supervised, on-the-job training program
- Conduct electrical work under a supervising electrical training RTO
Required Qualification/Eligibility:
To obtain a permit for electrical work training, you must:
- Be elgible to complete an electrical apprenticeship OR
- Be eligible for a restricted electrical licence and require job experience under supervision OR
- Be eligible to train for an additional licence endorsement
Getting Started in the Electrical Industry
There is an ever-growing demand for power and electrical infrastructure in Australia and Queensland. So, there’s never been a better time to get the qualifications you need to get your electrical work licence.
If you require a Restricted Electrical Work Licence, Electro Training has got you covered. As Queensland’s leading Registered Training Organisation (RTO 31673) for electrical training, we provide training for Restricted Electrical Work Licence as well as other electrical courses to further your career.