Restricted Electrical Training

Delivered at your workplace using your equipment.

Course Outcome: Statement of Attainment in competencies as per your training permit

To be eligible to enrol you must have:

1. received a Queensland Electrical Training Permit from the Queensland Electrical Regulator.

2. be employed in a trade or calling where electrical work is an occupational need.

Disconnected a three-phase motor on a crane overlooking Brisbane

Disconnecting and reconnecting a motor on an overhead crane with the Gabba in the background

Firstly, you need to apply for and be issued a training permit using the Queensland electrical licensing portal. Then you can complete both on and off job training. Think of the training permit is like a learner's permit when applying for your driver's licence. You can't legally drive on the road unless you have a licence or learner's permit. Likewise, you cannot perform electrical work without a licence or permit (unless you fall under an exemption under the Act) so to complete your on-job training, you must have a Training Permit.

Secondly, you must be employed, or self employed. After completing your training, you then need to reapply for your licence, again on the Queensland licensing portal, but his time, you will apply as a Permit Holder.

QET will provide you with a Statement of Attainment which you will upload on the Queensland licensing portal.

Other Options:

There are really no other options. The delegations (see below in the footer) from the ESO are quite clear. You need to see whether your qualifications and or experience meets these delegations and that your job has an occupational need. Call me if you are unsure.

How long does it take?

The Legislation states that the length of time is when you, your employer, and SRTO (training organisation) deems you competent. The ESO will issue your licence once all three have signed off on both your off and on job training. So how long this takes depends on how long it takes you to complete the on-job training and your supervisor deems you competent, for restricted licences this can be between a few weeks to a few months, depending on your access to performing the electrical work. Call me to discuss.