Electrician's licence - Qualifications gained outside of Western Australia application

Australian interstate applicants:

Option 1:

If you already have a licence issued by another Australian State or Territory or New Zealand and you want to transfer your licence to WA, refer to mutual recognition.

Option 2:

If you have qualifications (but do not have a licence) issued from another Australian State or Territory or New Zealand and have been issued a Technical Skills Assessment Record (TSAR) you can apply for a Electrical Workers permit to complete gap training required to become a licensed Electrician in Western Australia. 
 

International applicants:

Option 1: (if you are currently overseas)

1. Contact a Trades Recognition approved Registered Training Organisation to have your trade skills assessed and be issued the Offshore Technical Skills Record (OTSR) endorsed Electrician (General and Special Class).
2. Apply for an Electrical Workers permit to complete gap training in Western Australia.
   • You'll need:
   • A copy of an Offshore Technical Skills Record (OTSR) issued by a Trades Recognition approved Registered Training Organisation in the trade of ‘Electrician - General’
   • Proof of ID
   • A police check (dated within the past 3 months)
3. Once you receive your permit, you need to complete the Australian Minimum Context Gap Training course OR Electrical Trades Licensing Gap training course through an Approved Registered Training Organisation.
4. Once completed, you can apply for a full Electrical licence.

Option 2: (if you are already residing in Australia)

1. Contact a Registered Training Organisation to have your trade skills assessed and be issued the Technical Skill Assessment Record (TSAR).
2. Apply a Electrical Workers permit to complete gap training in Western Australia.
   • You'll need:
   • A copy of a Technical Skills Assessment Record issued by an Approved RTO in the trade of Electrician in the last 3 years
   • Proof of ID
   • A police check (dated within the past 3 months)
3. Once you receive your permit, you need to complete the Electrical Trades Licensing Gap training course through an Approved RTO.
4. Once completed, you can apply for a full Electrical licence.

How to apply for permit

By post or in person

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.