Frequently Asked Questions

General

  1. Who needs to hold an Electrical Workers Licence?
  2. I am an Electrical Trades Assistant. What electrical work can I undertake?
  3. Do I need a licence to work on a remote rural property that generates its own power?

Apprentices

  1. How do I become an apprentice?
  2. I am an Apprentice Systems Electrician. What electrical work can I undertake?
  3. When I finish my apprenticeship do I need to get a licence straight away?
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Restricted electrical workers

  1. Who can hold a Restricted Electrical licence?
  2. I am a qualified Refrigeration/Air conditioning Mechanic. What sort of work can I undertake?
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Electrical workers

  1. I hold a B Grade licence, what electrical work can I undertake?
  2. Where do I buy the AS3000 Wiring Rules book?
  3. Why do I need to prove skills maintenance?
  4. 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?
  5. I have a current licence from another state can I work under this licence in the Northern Territory?
  6. How can I change my licence from another State to a Northern Territory licence?
  7. What is mutual recognition?
  8. How soon can I start work after applying for a licence under mutual recognition?
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Contractors

  1. What is electrical contracting?
  2. Is a 'subbie' a contractor?
  3. What is a 'nominee' on a contractors licence?
  4. What are the responsibilities of a nominee on an Electrical Contractors Licence?
  5. What is a sole trader?
  6. Can I be a nominee on more than one Contractors Licence?
  7. Our Nominee has left the business. Do we have a grace period to replace the Nominee?
  8. Why does a Contractor have to maintain a register of employee's details?
  9. Why do I need to be an A Grade Electrical Mechanic to be a nominee?
  10. Why do I have to hold my Electrical Mechanics Licence for two years before I am eligible to apply for an Electrical Contractors Licence?

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To lodge Application Forms in person contact the Territory Business Centre.

For more specific information about Electrical Licences contact the Electrical Workers and Contractors Licensing Board on 8981 5435.

For enquiries about electrical safety issues and processes contact NT WorkSafe Electrical Safety Unit on 8999 5081.


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This page was last updated on Wednesday 5 November 2008