Submitting an application
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Check which licence type you need | Make sure you’ve got all your documents ready to apply. | Apply for your licence and pay licence fee | Application granted within 6-8 weeks |
Before you apply
1. Complete requirements
- A copy of your Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician, issued (within the last two years) on completion of your Minimum Australian Context Gap Training by a Trades Recognition Australia (TRA) approved Registered Training Organisation (RTO).
- Proof of ID ready to upload.
- A fit and proper assessment ready to upload (dated within the past 3 months).
- Visa/Mastercard for fee payment.
2. Complete application form
Electrician's licence application on completion of context training – R107
How to apply
Online
By post or in person
| By Post | In Person |
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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. We’ll contact you if we need any additional information, and you’ll receive an email once your licence has been finalised.