Restricted electrical licence system information guide
The national restricted electrical licence (NREL) system for obtaining restricted electrical licences is for use in all States and Territories in Australia.
This information guide sets out general details of the system and the training and assessment of applicants for restricted licences in Queensland.
It should assist employers and prospective applicants to assess the effort or obtaining a restricted electrical licence and the scope of work that can be done.
Definitions
Applicants, approved assessors, licensing authority, on-the-job trainer, trainee.
The national restricted electrical licence system
Training and assessment.
Scope of the licence system
Work area categories, units of competence and limit of work permitted.
Eligibility for a restricted electrical licence
Electrical licence system prescribes eight work area categories and six units of competence.
Recognition of prior learning
Informal, formal training and experience, restricted electrical licence, documentary evidence.
How to obtain a restricted electrical licence
To apply for a restricted electrical licence a person must submit an application to the licensing authority.