Electrical contractor / worker

Building and Energy
Western Australian building services, electrical, gasfitting and plumbing industries.
- Overview
  Find out about the functions and jurisdiction of Building and Energy.
- Licensing and registration and owner-builder approval
  Application and renewal for builders, building surveyors, electricians, gas fitters, painters and plumbers.
- Building approvals
  The process for getting building work approved.
- Building and energy consumer information
  Building or renovating your home and consumer safety.
- Industry information
  Codes, standards and reports for building services providers, electricians, plumbers and gas fitters.
- Dispute resolution
  Plumbing, building service, and home building work contract complaints.
- eNotice
  How to register and lodge electrical, gasfitting, plumbing and contractor payment dispute (Security of Payment Act) eNotices.
- Stay informed
  Bulletins, newsletters, subscriptions, events and seminars, videos, and public consultations.
- Contractor Payment Disputes (Construction Contracts Act)
  If your construction contract was entered into BEFORE 1 August 2022.
- Contractor Payment Disputes (Security of Payment Act)
  If your construction contract was entered into ON or AFTER 1 August 2022.
- Swimming pools, dividing fences, RCDs and smoke alarms
  Information on private swimming pool safety barriers, dividing fences, RCDs and smoke alarms for existing residential buildings.
- Report an accident
  How to report an accident or incident to Building and Energy.
Consumer Protection
Develops, enforces and promotes legislation that protects consumers.
- About Consumer Protection
  What Consumer Protection does, contacts and events.
- Housing and accommodation
  Information on renting, buying or selling a home, including accommodation for seniors.
- Consumer rights
  Information and advice for consumers including people with a disability, Aboriginal consumers, and multilingual consumers.
- Consumer concerns
  Advice on handling issues including a complaint checklist, sample letters and how to lodge a formal complaint.
- Business
  Information for businesses about their rights and responsibilities under consumer laws in Western Australia.
- Licences and registrations
  Information on applications, requirements, training and registrations for regulated industries.
- Charities and associations
  Information for charities and associations operating in Western Australia.
- Consultations, compliance and reports
  Compliance actions, public consultations and reports.
Labour Relations
State system employment laws and public sector labour relations.
- Private sector employers and employees
  Wageline information on WA awards, minimum pay rates, long service leave, annual and personal leave, underpayment issues, and how to contact Wageline and stay informed.
- Public holidays
  Public holiday dates for Western Australia.
- Western Australia's industrial relations system
  Information about the WA industrial relations system and its coverage, including inquiries and reviews undertaken.
- Government sector labour relations
  Information and resources for agencies on government sector employment and labour relations.
- Supplier wage audit
  Information on proactive audits undertaken by Private Sector Labour Relations on suppliers to State Government.
- Building and Construction Consultative Committee
  Information on the Western Australian Building and Construction Consultative Committee.
WorkSafe
Regulation and promotion of workplace health and safety including in general industry and the mining and petroleum industries.
- Report an incident
  Notify the regulator of a death, serious injury/illness or dangerous incident.
- Notify, submit or contact us
  Notify or submit items to WorkSafe.
- Apply for a licence or register plant
  Apply for licence, register an item of plant or learn about construction induction training.
- Mining statutory positions and certificates
  Information about statutory position appointments at mining operations.
- Work health and safety legislation
  Information about WA's work health and safety (WHS) laws.
- Health and safety representatives
  Information about HSRs.
- Health and safety topics
  How do I make my workplace safer?
- Petroleum and geothermal energy operations
  Information for operators of petroleum operations.
- Publications, resources and events
  Events, WorkSafe plan, statistics and education resources.
- Consulting with our stakeholders
  Information about consulting with stakeholders.
- Agricultural health and safety
  Provide work health and safety information about the agricultural sector including guidance, checklists, and latest news.
- What does WorkSafe do?
  Find out about the functions and jurisdiction of WorkSafe.
- Small business safety
  Your guide to safety and health in small business.
- Historical safety and health law
  Safety and health legislation prior to 2022.
Corporate
Freedom of information guidelines, reports, policies, plans, and contact information.
- About the department
  Our legislation, contacting us and freedom of information.
- About the website
  Information about our website and how to use it.
- Policies and plans
  Policies and strategic plans from the department.

Publications

Authorisation form - electrical safety certificates

This authorisation form once duly signed, enables employee electricians to complete electrical safety certificates on behalf of the electrical contractor. Note: copies remain the property of the...

Building and Energy

Form – notification

19 Jul 2019

Mobile mining permit application

Application forn This application form is used to apply for a mobile mining permit. Mobile mining permit – R012 Form: Mobile mining permit – R012 How to submit your application Online: IMPORTANT: Do...

Building and Energy

Form – application

01 Feb 2024

Refrigeration and airconditioning mechanics licence application (overseas)

Application form This application form is used to apply for a refrigeration and airconditioning mechanics licence where the qualifications were gained overseas. Overseas refrigeration and...

Building and Energy

Form – application

01 Feb 2024

Restricted electrical licence on completion of a refrigeration and airconditioning apprenticeship – R023

Application form This application form and fact sheet is used to apply for a restricted electrical licence on completion of a refrigeration and airconditioning apprenticeship. Application for...

Building and Energy

Form – application

25 Jan 2023

Application for an instrument process control technician's licence

This application form is used when applying to carry out restricted electrical work associated with Instrument Process Control Equipment.

Building and Energy

Form – application

01 Feb 2024

Restricted electrical licence application (interstate or New Zealand)

This application form is used to apply for a restricted electrical worker's licence for interstate or New Zealand applicants under mutual recognition. Fees payable Please refer to the schedule of...

Building and Energy

Form – application

04 Dec 2023

Restricted electrical licence Training Record and Logbook request form

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These forms are used for requesting a Training Record and Logbook to satisfy the requirements to obtain a restricted electrical licence for the disconnection and reconnection of fixed wired equipment...

Building and Energy

Form – application

19 Nov 2019

Ground geophysical survey equipment permit application

Application form This application form is used to apply for a ground geophysical survey equipment permit. Ground geophysical survey equipment permit – R060 Form: Ground geophysical survey equipment...

Building and Energy

Form – application

01 Feb 2024

Register a management representative on an Electrical Contractor's Licence

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This application form is used to register as a management representative on an Electrical Contractor’s Licence.

Building and Energy

Form – application

20 Jun 2022

Change the trading name for an in-house licence

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This application form is used where the existing legal entity has not changed and the trading name has changed, or the existing legal entity has changed its name and is maintaining the same Australian Company Number (ACN).

Building and Energy

Form – application

19 Jul 2019

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Authorisation form - electrical safety certificates

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Restricted electrical licence on completion of a refrigeration and airconditioning apprenticeship – R023

Application for an instrument process control technician's licence

Restricted electrical licence application (interstate or New Zealand)

Restricted electrical licence Training Record and Logbook request form

Ground geophysical survey equipment permit application

Register a management representative on an Electrical Contractor's Licence

Change the trading name for an in-house licence

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