Electrical licence (NSW)
LicenceIssued by Building Commission NSW
Electrician
Installs, tests and repairs electrical wiring, switchboards and equipment in homes, businesses and industry.
Unlicensed work is dangerous and illegal
Electrical, plumbing and gas work without the right licence can injure or kill people and is an offence. Only do the work your licence or supervision allows.
What you do
You read wiring diagrams and plans. You cut and connect wire and cable, and install switchboards. You use test instruments to find faults, and you repair or replace faulty wiring and parts.
SourceLast checked 10 Oct 2026
Licences and tickets
New South Wales
Required by lawYou cannot legally do this work without it.
- White Card (general construction induction)Card
Issued by Your state's work health and safety regulator (e.g. SafeWork NSW)
Helps you stand outNot required, but it can help you get hired.
- High risk work licence: boom-type elevating work platform, boom 11 m or more (WP)Licence
Issued by Your state's work health and safety regulator (e.g. SafeWork NSW)
Victoria
Required by lawYou cannot legally do this work without it.
- A Grade electrician's licence (VIC)Licence
Issued by Energy Safe Victoria
- White Card (general construction induction)Card
Issued by Your state's work health and safety regulator (e.g. SafeWork NSW)
Helps you stand outNot required, but it can help you get hired.
- High risk work licence: boom-type elevating work platform, boom 11 m or more (WP)Licence
Issued by Your state's work health and safety regulator (e.g. SafeWork NSW)
Queensland
Required by lawYou cannot legally do this work without it.
- Electrical work licence (QLD)Licence
Issued by Electrical Safety Office (WorkSafe Queensland)
- White Card (general construction induction)Card
Issued by Your state's work health and safety regulator (e.g. SafeWork NSW)
Helps you stand outNot required, but it can help you get hired.
- High risk work licence: boom-type elevating work platform, boom 11 m or more (WP)Licence
Issued by Your state's work health and safety regulator (e.g. SafeWork NSW)
Western Australia
Required by lawYou cannot legally do this work without it.
- Electrician's licence (WA)Licence
Issued by Electrical Licensing Board (Government of Western Australia)
- White Card (general construction induction)Card
Issued by Your state's work health and safety regulator (e.g. SafeWork NSW)
Helps you stand outNot required, but it can help you get hired.
- High risk work licence: boom-type elevating work platform, boom 11 m or more (WP)Licence
Issued by Your state's work health and safety regulator (e.g. SafeWork NSW)
South Australia
Required by lawYou cannot legally do this work without it.
- Electrical worker registration (SA)Licence
Issued by Consumer and Business Services (South Australia)
- White Card (general construction induction)Card
Issued by Your state's work health and safety regulator (e.g. SafeWork NSW)
Helps you stand outNot required, but it can help you get hired.
- High risk work licence: boom-type elevating work platform, boom 11 m or more (WP)Licence
Issued by Your state's work health and safety regulator (e.g. SafeWork NSW)
Tasmania
Required by lawYou cannot legally do this work without it.
- Electrical practitioner licence (TAS)Licence
Issued by Consumer Affairs Tasmania
- White Card (general construction induction)Card
Issued by Your state's work health and safety regulator (e.g. SafeWork NSW)
Helps you stand outNot required, but it can help you get hired.
- High risk work licence: boom-type elevating work platform, boom 11 m or more (WP)Licence
Issued by Your state's work health and safety regulator (e.g. SafeWork NSW)
Australian Capital Territory
Required by lawYou cannot legally do this work without it.
- Unrestricted electrician licence (ACT)Licence
Issued by Access Canberra
- White Card (general construction induction)Card
Issued by Your state's work health and safety regulator (e.g. SafeWork NSW)
Helps you stand outNot required, but it can help you get hired.
- High risk work licence: boom-type elevating work platform, boom 11 m or more (WP)Licence
Issued by Your state's work health and safety regulator (e.g. SafeWork NSW)
Northern Territory
Required by lawYou cannot legally do this work without it.
- Electrical work licence (NT)Licence
Issued by NT WorkSafe (Electrical Safety Regulator)
- White Card (general construction induction)Card
Issued by Your state's work health and safety regulator (e.g. SafeWork NSW)
Helps you stand outNot required, but it can help you get hired.
- High risk work licence: boom-type elevating work platform, boom 11 m or more (WP)Licence
Issued by Your state's work health and safety regulator (e.g. SafeWork NSW)
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Common questions
- What licences or tickets do you need to work as a Electrician?
- In every state the law requires: White Card (general construction induction). New South Wales: Electrical licence (NSW). Victoria: A Grade electrician's licence (VIC). Queensland: Electrical work licence (QLD). Western Australia: Electrician's licence (WA). South Australia: Electrical worker registration (SA). Tasmania: Electrical practitioner licence (TAS). Australian Capital Territory: Unrestricted electrician licence (ACT). Northern Territory: Electrical work licence (NT). Pick your state on this page to see who issues each one and how to get it.
- What is the minimum pay for a Electrician?
- Minimum casual rate (adult, Electrical worker grade 5 (with electrician's licence allowance)): $40.24 an hour. Under the Electrical, Electronic and Communications Contracting Award 2020 (MA000025), from 1 July 2026. Last checked 10 Oct 2026.
- What are median earnings for a Electrician?
- Median earnings: $2,191 a week before tax (full-time workers, all experience levels, national; may cover a wider occupation group).