Electrical licensing fees
1 July 2024 – 30 June 2025
Fees relating to the Electrical Safety (Registration and Licensing) Regulations 2020
Application fees:
- include a $70 non-refundable administration component
- must be paid at the time a licence application is submitted
- must be paid by credit card.
Application fees
| Licence class | Licence period | FY 23–24 fees | FY 24–25 fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Electrical Contractor (REC) | 5 years | $676.10 | $694.40 |
| Licensed Electrical Inspector (LEI) | 5 years | $676.10 | $694.40 |
| Electrician's Licence (A) | 5 years | $434.10 | $445.80 |
| Lineworker's Licence (LW) | 5 years | $434.10 | $445.80 |
| Supervised Worker's licence (L) | Up to 3 years | $260.50 | $267.50 |
| Restricted Electrical Worker's licence (Disconnect/Reconnect) (REL) | 5 years | $676.10 | $694.40 |
| Switchgear Worker's licence (SW) | 5 years | $434.10 | $445.80 |
Renewal fees
| Licence class | Licence period | FY 23–24 fees | FY 24–25 fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Electrical Contractor (REC) | 5 years | $324.70 | $333.50 |
| Licensed Electrical Inspector (LEI) | 5 years | $324.70 | $333.50 |
| Electrician's Licence (A) | 5 years | $217.00 | $222.90 |
| Lineworker's Licence (LW) | 5 years | $217.00 | $222.90 |
| Restricted Electrical Worker's licence (Disconnect/Reconnect) (REL) | 5 years | $324.70 | $333.50 |
| Switchgear Worker's licence (SW) | 5 years | $217.00 | $222.90 |
| Electrician (Supervised) Licence (ES) | 5 years | $217.00 | $222.90 |
| Occupier's Licence (O) | 5 years | $217.00 | $222.90 |
The Department of Treasury and Finance sets the base fee unit for ESV’s electrical licensing fees.
Date: 30/12/2024 15:21
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