In Western Australia, a restricted electrical licence (REL) is designed to safely accommodate the practical reality that many trades require limited electrical work as part of their core services, without requiring the full scope of skills, training and responsibility held by an unrestricted electrician.
Rather than prohibiting those tasks entirely or requiring unnecessary licensing, the restricted licence framework provides a controlled, safety‑focused pathway that enables specific electrical activities to be carried out lawfully.
How long will it take to process my application?
Show moreLicensing Services experiences high volumes of electrical licensing applications, which can peak during certain times. We are committed to processing your application as quickly as possible, while ensuring a fair and compliant assessment process.
If we need further information for your application, Licensing Services will contact you directly. Otherwise, you will receive an email once your licence is finalised.
