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:
- Disconnect and reconnect fixed wired domestic cooking appliances (stoves, ovens, hot plates, steamers, warmers and convection ovens) up to 240 volts.
- Replace the electrical units of defective electrical components confined within cooking appliances on a like-for-like basis.
- Ensure the equipment is safe for operation.
This licence does not authorise the holder to install or alter fixed wiring.
Submitting an application
| Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 |
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. 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 ID 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.
How to apply
Online
By post or in person
| By Post | In Person |
|---|---|
If posting your application and Post to: Licensing Services | Visit: 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.
Work Area Category & Scope of Work
Show more- Disconnect and reconnect fixed wired domestic cooking appliances up to 240 volts.
- Replace the electrical units of defective electrical components confined within cooking appliances on a like-for-like basis.
- Ensure the equipment is safe for operation.
Fixed Wired Electrical Domestic Cooking appliances are defined by the Electrical Licensing Board as:
- Electrical Stoves
- Electrical Ovens
- Electrical Hot Plates
- Electrical Steamers
- Electrical Warmers
- Electrical Convection Ovens
This licence does not authorise the holder to install or alter fixed wiring.
Work Area Category & Scope of Work
Show more- Disconnect and reconnect fixed wired domestic cooking appliances up to 240 volts.
- Replace the electrical units of defective electrical components confined within cooking appliances on a like-for-like basis.
- Ensure the equipment is safe for operation.
Fixed Wired Electrical Domestic Cooking appliances are defined by the Electrical Licensing Board as:
- Electrical Stoves
- Electrical Ovens
- Electrical Hot Plates
- Electrical Steamers
- Electrical Warmers
- Electrical Convection Ovens
This licence does not authorise the holder to install or alter fixed wiring.
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