Frequently Asked Questions
Electrical Workers
- I hold a B Grade licence, what electrical work can I undertake?
A B Grade licence holder can undertake the same work as an A Grade licence holder, except he has to be under the general supervision of an A Grade Mechanic. - Where do I buy the AS3000 Wiring Rules book?
Contact Territory Construction Association, the agents for Standards Australia in the Northern Territory, on Tel: (08) 8922 9666 - Why do I need to prove skills maintenance?
The main reason for licensing is to ensure the safety of electrical workers and the community. With the removal of third party inspections and the introduction of the AS 3000 requirement for all electricians to test their own work before connection, it is now imperative that electricians maintain their skills and keep abreast of current installation requirements. Therefore skills maintenance is an important obligation for all members of the industry. - I have a current Electrical Fitters Licence, can I upgrade it to an Electrical Mechanics Licence and if so what do I have to do?
Yes an Electrical Fitters licence can be upgraded to an Electrical Mechanics licence. To do this an application must be lodged with the Board requesting the upgrade. On successful assessment of the application the Board will issue a permit allowing the applicant to gain 12 months installation work experience under the supervision of an A Grade Electrical Mechanic. Along with the work experience the applicant is required to pass a Capstone test, after which the applicant is eligible for the mechanics endorsement. - I have a current licence from another state can I work under this licence in the Northern Territory?
No. To work in the Northern Territory you must hold a current Northern Territory licence. - How can I change my licence from another State to a Northern Territory licence?
Application under mutual recognition is the simplest method. Licences from all Australian States and Territories including New Zealand can be recognised this way. Application forms can be downloaded from this website, obtained from any of the Territory Business Centres or by contacting the Board's office. - What is mutual recognition?
Mutual Recognition is a Commonwealth law that compels all States and Territories to recognise licences across state borders. This means that if you hold a current licence in one state or territory then you are entitled to an equivalent licence in any other state or territory. - How soon can I start work after applying for a licence under mutual recognition?
As soon as a completed application form is lodged you can start work. The Mutual Recognition Act allows you to work for 28 days under deemed registration based on your application. In this time the Board will check the application details and either issue or reject the application. Acceptance will result in a licence being forwarded to you. However should you be notified the application has been rejected then you must cease work immediately.