Unrestricted electrician licence (ACT)
Issued by Access Canberra
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 it is
In the ACT, an unrestricted electrician licence from Access Canberra lets you do electrical wiring work without supervision.
SourceLast checked 10 Oct 2026
How to get it
Finish your electrical apprenticeship and the required training qualification, including the capstone test. Apply to Access Canberra with evidence of your qualification, your experience if required, and a criminal history check no older than 6 months. People who have finished their apprenticeship, passed the capstone test and apply within 2 weeks of getting their training certificate are assessed first.
SourceLast checked 10 Oct 2026
A course gives you a statement of attainment. The card or licence itself is issued by Access Canberra.
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Common questions
- What is Unrestricted electrician licence (ACT)?
- In the ACT, an unrestricted electrician licence from Access Canberra lets you do electrical wiring work without supervision.
- How do you get Unrestricted electrician licence (ACT)?
- Finish your electrical apprenticeship and the required training qualification, including the capstone test. Apply to Access Canberra with evidence of your qualification, your experience if required, and a criminal history check no older than 6 months. People who have finished their apprenticeship, passed the capstone test and apply within 2 weeks of getting their training certificate are assessed first.
- Who issues Unrestricted electrician licence (ACT)?
- Unrestricted electrician licence (ACT) is issued by Access Canberra.
- Which jobs need Unrestricted electrician licence (ACT)?
- Jobs in this guide that ask for it: Electrician.