13/04/2010 12:04:00 a.m.
Electricity Amendment Act 2006 and the new Electricity (Safety) Regulations 2010

For new trainee licence requirement, refer to the Electrical Workers Registration Board (EWRB) website.

With the new regulations coming into force on 1 April 2010, there is a requirement for some future and current trainees to hold a limited licence issued by the Electrical Workers Registration Board. The licence application is to be completed by the trainee and signed by a person qualifying as a ‘supervisor’ under the above Act and Regulations.

• Supervision is now designated as Prescribed Electrical Work (PEW).
• The licence is required before a trainee is involved in any PEW.

A copy of the of the background information  and supervision procedures for trainees is available for download here or from the EWRB.


Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Regarding supervision procedures for trainees. Is there a minimum “post-registration” time frame for a licensed person to be entitled to supervise in any class of registration?
A. No.

Q. Who must sign the “signature of supervisor” box on the Trainee Limited Certificate Application form?
A. The supervisor’s signature does not have to be the person who provides the direct supervision. A person who is a representative of the company or organisation, is registered, and has a current practicing licence is required to sign the form.

Q. The checklist on the Trainee Limited Certificate Application form asks for verification of membership of a trainee organisation and details of traineeship. What evidence would satisfy this requirement?
A. A copy of an ESITO training agreement.

Q. When do current trainees have to apply for a limited licence?
A. Current trainees are required to register as from 1 April 2010. The EWRB has not and does not intend to specify a required by date.

Q. Does a trainee need a trainee licence if operating under an employer licence?
A. No.