Definitions
For the purpose restricted electrical licence system information, the following terms have the meanings as described.
- Applicant
- A person applying for a restricted electrical licence.
- Approved assessor
- An organisation or person that assesses competencies of an applicant or trainee.
- Licensing authority
- The State or Territory authority responsible for issuing electrical licences. The Queensland authority is the Department of Justice and Attorney-General.
- On-the-job trainer
- A person responsible for supervising a trainee. The supervisor must have an electrical worker licence at least equivalent to the level of restricted electrical licence for which the trainee is undergoing training.
- On-the-job training provider
- The trainer providing on-the-job training in NREL competencies. This will generally be the employer of the trainee.
- Recognition of prior learning (RPL)
- A form of assessment used to determine if a person has, through informal and formal training and experience, achieved the required competencies for exemption from a recognised training program.
- Trainee
- An applicant with approval to carry out training for a restricted electrical licence.
These definitions are provided to improve an understanding of the NREL system.