How do I get my electrical license in WA?

To be eligible for this licence you must:

  1. be a fit and proper person.
  2. have successfully completed an approved apprenticeship, course or skills training program, VET course or training and practical experience equivalent to an apprenticeship.

How do I get my electrical license in Australia?

If you are an Electrician migrating to Australia, you need to obtain your Electrical skills assessment and Offshore Technical Skills Record (OTSR). The Electrician skills assessment is required for your visa application and your OTSR is required to apply for a provisional license to work in Australia as an Electrician.

How long is an electrical licence valid for WA?

5 years
Electricians are licensed for up to 5 years. Electrical training – to apprentices and trainees. An apprentice/trainee electrician will have a licence card issued for the period of the apprenticeship/traineeship.

Who can carry out electrical work in WA?

In Western Australia, the Electricity (Licensing) Regulations 1991 provide that electrical work may only be carried out by persons with an electrician’s licence, as issued by the Electrical Licensing Board of Western Australia.

What is an A grade electrician in Australia?

A-Grade Electricians are fully qualified electrical professionals. They are licensed to work unsupervised and to sign off on all electrical works on behalf of a Registered Electrical Contractor (REC). Choose A-Grade Licensed Electricians and you get: A fully qualified electrical professional.

Can I work in WA with a NSW electrical licence?

Deemed registration Once you have been deemed registered, you can commence work in your licensed occupation in WA, under the same terms as your interstate or New Zealand authorisation but subject to all local laws which apply to the industry until a formal decision has been made.

How do I become an electrician in Perth?

To become an Electrician (General), you usually need to undertake an apprenticeship in electrical mechanics. The apprenticeship usually takes 48 months to complete and is available as a school-based apprenticeship.

How much does a qualified electrician earn in Australia?

Find out what the average Electrician salary is The average electrician salary in Australia is $84,803 per year or $43.49 per hour. Entry-level positions start at $73,125 per year, while most experienced workers make up to $127,067 per year.

Can I work in Qld with a WA electrical licence?

If you hold an external equivalent unrestricted electrical licence from any Australian jurisdiction or New Zealand, you can be employed in Queensland as an electrical mechanic (electrician), without getting a Queensland licence.

Can a Qld electrician work in WA?

External licence equivalents At present, the 2 Australian jurisdictions with licences equivalent to the Queensland electrical fitter licence are the Northern Territory and Western Australia.

What is classed as notifiable electrical work?

Notifiable work includes new installations, house re-wires, and the installation of new circuits. Notifiable work also includes additions to existing circuits in special locations.

Are electricians in demand in Australia?

Electricians. The electrical service industry is another strong contender for the most in-demand trade in 2021. In SEEK, there are over 4,300 job opportunities for qualified electricians and the industry is projected to grow by 4.9% by 2024.