Submitting a licence application
Select your relevant apprenticeship below for details.
Step 1: Make sure you’ve got all your documents ready to apply.
Step 2: Apply for your licence. For relevant payment fees visit licence fees.
Step 3: Application granted within 6-8 weeks. You can continue working on your electrician’s training licence for up to three months after your training contract ends.
Completion of Electrical Mechanic apprenticeship
Show moreYou'll need
- A copy of your Trade Certificate
- AND A copy of your Certificate III (issued by RTO in last two years);
- AND A copy or letter of confirmation of the Record/Statement of Results (issued by RTO in last two years).
2. Additional documents
You'll also need:
- Proof of identification;
- A police check ready to upload (dated within the past 3 months, showing the same name as your identification);
- Visa/Mastercard for fee payment.
3. Complete application form
Print or digitally complete the relevant application form.
How to apply
Online
Apply for full Electrical licence
By post or in person
| By Post | In Person |
|---|---|
If posting your application and Post to: Licensing Services |
Customer Service |
Fees
Please refer to the Building & Energy Licensing fees page for fees related to your licence.
After your application has been submitted
Licence applications typically take 6–8 weeks to process. You are permitted to continue working on your training licence, provided it hasn't expired. We’ll contact you if we need any additional information, and you’ll receive an email once your licence has been finalised.
Fact sheet:
Obtaining an Electrician’s Licence on completion of an apprenticeship
This fact sheet outlines what you need to do to obtain an electrician’s licence in WA on successful completion of an approved apprenticeship.
Completion of Engineering Tradesperson (Electrical) apprenticeship
Show moreYou'll need
- A copy of your Trade Certificate
- AND A copy of your Certificate III (issued by RTO in last two years);
- AND A copy or letter of confirmation of the Record/Statement of Results (issued by RTO in last two years).
2. Additional documents
You'll also need:
- Proof of identification;
- A police check (dated within the past 3 months, showing the same name as your identification);
- Visa/Mastercard for fee payment.
3. Complete application form
Print or digitally complete the relevant application form.
How to apply
Online
Apply for full Electrical licence
By post or in person
| By Post | In Person |
|---|---|
If posting your application and Post to: Licensing Services |
Customer Service |
Fees
Please refer to the Building & Energy Licensing fees page for fees related to your licence.
After your application has been submitted
Licence applications typically take 6–8 weeks to process. You are permitted to continue working on your training licence, provided it hasn't expired. We’ll contact you if we need any additional information, and you’ll receive an email once your licence has been finalised.
Completion of Electrical Fitting apprenticeship
Show moreBefore you apply
1. You'll need
- A copy of your Trade Certificate
- A copy of your Certificate III (issued by RTO in last two years); and
- A copy or letter of confirmation of the Record/Statement of Results (issued by RTO in last two years).
2. Additional documents
You'll also need:
- Proof of identification;
- A police check (dated within the past 3 months, showing the same name as your identification);
- Visa/Mastercard for fee payment.
3. Complete application form
Print or digitally complete the relevant application form.
How to apply
Online
Apply for Fitting work licence
By post or in person
| By Post | In Person |
|---|---|
If posting your application and Post to: Licensing Services |
Customer Service |
Fees
Please refer to the Building & Energy Licensing fees page for fees related to your licence.
After your application has been submitted
Licence applications typically take 6–8 weeks to process. You are permitted to continue working on your training licence, provided it hasn't expired. We’ll contact you if we need any additional information, and you’ll receive an email once your licence has been finalised.
Completion of Australian Defence Force Electrical fitter apprenticeship
Show moreBefore you apply
1. You'll need
- A copy of your Trade Certificate
- A copy of your Certificate III (issued by RTO in last two years); and
- A copy or letter of confirmation of the Record/Statement of Results (issued by RTO in last two years).
2. Additional documents
You'll also need:
- Proof of identification;
- A police check (dated within the past 3 months, showing the same name as your identification);
- Visa/Mastercard for fee payment.
3. Complete application form
Print or digitally complete the relevant application form.
How to apply
Online
Apply for Fitting work licence
By post or in person
| By Post | In Person |
|---|---|
If posting your application and Post to: Licensing Services |
Customer Service |
Fees
Please refer to the Building & Energy Licensing fees page for fees related to your licence.
After your application has been submitted
Licence applications typically take 6–8 weeks to process. You are permitted to continue working on your training licence, provided it hasn't expired. We’ll contact you if we need any additional information, and you’ll receive an email once your licence has been finalised.
Completion of Refrigeration and airconditioning apprenticeship
Show moreBefore you apply
1. You'll need
- A copy of your Trade Certificate
- A copy of your Certificate III (issued by RTO in last two years); and
- A copy or letter of confirmation of the Record/Statement of Results (issued by RTO in last two years).
2. Additional documents
You'll also need:
- Proof of identification;
- A police check (dated within the past 3 months, showing the same name as your identification);
- Visa/Mastercard for fee payment.
3. Complete application form
Print or digitally complete the relevant application form.
How to apply
Online
Apply for Refrigeration and air-conditioning licence
By post or in person
| By Post | In Person |
|---|---|
If posting your application and Post to: Licensing Services |
Customer Service |
Fees
Please refer to the Building & Energy Licensing fees page for fees related to your licence.
After your application has been submitted
Licence applications typically take 6–8 weeks to process. You are permitted to continue working on your training licence, provided it hasn't expired. We’ll contact you if we need any additional information, and you’ll receive an email once your licence has been finalised.
Completion of Electrical appliance service person apprenticeship
Show moreBefore you apply
1. You'll need
- A copy of your Trade Certificate endorsed Electrical Appliance Service Person;
- AND a copy of your Certificate III in ‘Appliance Service (issued by RTO in last two years).
2. Additional documents
You'll also need:
- Proof of ID ready to upload;
- A police check (dated within the past 3 months, showing the same name as your identification);
- Visa/Mastercard for fee payment.
3. Complete application form
Print or digitally complete the relevant application form.
How to apply
Online
Apply for Domestic electrical appliances licence
By post or in person
| By Post | In Person |
|---|---|
If posting your application and Post to: Licensing Services |
Customer Service |
Fees
Please refer to the Building & Energy Licensing fees page for fees related to your licence.
After your application has been submitted
Licence applications typically take 6–8 weeks to process. You are permitted to continue working on your training licence, provided it hasn't expired. We’ll contact you if we need any additional information, and you’ll receive an email once your licence has been finalised.
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