Interstate and International workers

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.

Get your NSW, VIC, SA, NT, QLD, TAS or New Zealand licence recognised in WA

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 an Electrical Workers permit to complete gap training required to become a licensed Electrician in Western Australia. 

Pathway to applying for a full licence

To apply for a full electrical or contractor licence you need to complete the required Australian context gap training and complete a period of supervised employment. You must complete your gap training within 2 years. 

Step 1:

Contact Trades Recognition Australia and have your overseas trade skills assessed and be issued either an Offshore Technical Skills Record (OTSR) endorsed 'Electrician (General)' or Technical Skill Assessment Record (TSAR) endorsed 'Electrician (General).

Step 2:

Apply for an Electrical workers permit. The permit allows you to work under supervision and complete the required gap training. 

You'll need:

• A copy of your OTSR or TSAR;
• A police check (dated within the past 3 months);
• Proof of identification.

Fill out Electrical Workers permit- Form R145 to complete gap training in Western Australia. 

Step 3: 

Apply via post or in person. 

Step 5:

Work under supervision for a minimum period of 12 months and successfully complete the gap training program.

Gap training options:

1. Australian Minimum Context Gap Training course (not available to TSAR holders) 
2. OR Electrical Trades Licensing Gap training course  

Step 6:

Once completed, you can then apply for a full Electrical licence.

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.

To apply for a full electrical or contractor licence you need to complete the required gap training and complete a period of supervised employment. You must complete your gap training within 2 years.

Fitting work only licence:

Step 1. 

Complete Technical Skills Assessment Record (TSAR) endorsed ‘Electrical Fitting’ issued by 

• College of Electrical Training
• North Metropolitan TAFE
• South Metropolitan TAFE

Step 2. 

Apply for an Electrical workers permit. The permit allows you to work under supervision and complete the required gap training.  

You'll need:

• A copy of your TSAR from College of Electrical Training, North Metropolitan TAFE or South Metropolitan TAFE
• A police check (dated within the past 3 months, showing the same name as your identification).
• Proof of identification.

Fill out Form R145 to get an Electrical permit to complete gap training. Apply by post or in person via the details below. 

Step 3. 

Once you receive your permit, you need to complete the Electrical Trades Licensing Gap training course through:

• College of Electrical Training or
• North Metropolitan TAFE

Step 4. 

Once training has been completed, fill out Completion of gap training endorsed electrical fitting work application form– R115.

Submit online 

Submit application for fitting work only licence online

If you are unable to submit your application online, post and in person options are available: 

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.

Refrigeration & air conditioning licence: 

Step 1.

Contact RTO to complete MEM Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade (Refrigeration/ Airconditioning) 

Step 2.

Fill out Refrigeration and airconditioning mechanics licence application form – R023.

Submit online 

Submit application for refrigeration and air conditioning licence online

If you are unable to submit your application online, post and in person options are available: 

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.