Electrical work licence (QLD)
Issued by Electrical Safety Office (WorkSafe Queensland)
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 Queensland, it is illegal to do electrical work without a licence. Electricians need an electrical work licence, such as the electrical mechanic licence.
SourceLast checked 10 Oct 2026
How to get it
You can apply for a licence when you complete an electrical apprenticeship. Your registered training organisation (RTO) sends your completion statement to the Electrical Safety Office (ESO). You cannot send it yourself. When you apply, you must confirm you have done CPR training in the last 12 months.
SourceLast checked 10 Oct 2026
A course gives you a statement of attainment. The card or licence itself is issued by Electrical Safety Office (WorkSafe Queensland).
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Common questions
- What is Electrical work licence (QLD)?
- In Queensland, it is illegal to do electrical work without a licence. Electricians need an electrical work licence, such as the electrical mechanic licence.
- How do you get Electrical work licence (QLD)?
- You can apply for a licence when you complete an electrical apprenticeship. Your registered training organisation (RTO) sends your completion statement to the Electrical Safety Office (ESO). You cannot send it yourself. When you apply, you must confirm you have done CPR training in the last 12 months.
- Who issues Electrical work licence (QLD)?
- Electrical work licence (QLD) is issued by Electrical Safety Office (WorkSafe Queensland).
- Which jobs need Electrical work licence (QLD)?
- Jobs in this guide that ask for it: Electrician.