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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.

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.

Contacts

Electrical safety infoline

1300 650 662 (local call charge within Australia, mobiles charged at applicable rates)

Trades Recognition Australia

Visit Trades Recognition Australia (non-Queensland Government link) for more information on national recognition of your electrical trade skills.

SmartLicence

Contact SmartLicence on 1300 363 711 for applications for licences, permits and registration information and assistance
Last reviewed
25 June 2010
Last updated
9 March 2012

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