Restricted electrical licence - Domestic electrical appliances

Restricted electrical licence for domestic electrical appliances

A restricted electrical licence authorises the licence holder to carry out electrical work (including testing) associated with or for the purpose of the holder’s trade or calling.

A Restricted Electrical Worker’s Licence for Domestic Electrical Appliances allows the licence holder to perform the following work:

1. Disconnect and reconnect fixed wired domestic cooking appliances (stoves, ovens, hot plates, steamers, warmers and convection ovens) up to 240 volts.
2. Replace the electrical units of defective electrical components confined within cooking appliances on a like-for-like basis.
3. Ensure the equipment is safe for operation.

This licence does not authorise the holder to install or alter fixed wiring.

Submitting an application

Before you apply

1. You'll need

• A copy of UEE23111 Certificate III in ‘Appliance Service” issued by a Registered Training Organisation in last 2 years.
• A copy of a Trade Certificate endorsed Electrical Appliance Service Person issued by the Department of Training and Workforce Development.

2. Additional documents 

• Proof of identification ready to upload.
• A police check ready to upload (dated within the past 3 months).
• Visa/Mastercard for fee payment.

3. Complete application form

Print or digitally complete the relevant application form. 

This application form is for individuals who have completed an electrical appliance service person apprenticeship. If you have not completed an apprenticeship you can apply for this licence. 

• Application for Restricted electrical workers licence (domestic electrical appliances) – R137

How to apply

Online

Apply

By post or in person

Fees

Please refer to the Building and Energy Licensing fees page for fees related to your licence.

After your application has been submitted

Licensing 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.