Electrical Licensing in your State/Territory

To find out about your electrical licensing/regulatory requirements in your State/Territory, please use the following table to access contact details and regulators’ website.

Contact details of regulators for the Australian Electrical Industry and licensing requirements

Applying for a Certificate of Proficiency in NSW

A Certificate of Proficiency is an official recognition of your skills and experience in a trade or profession, issued by the NSW Government. Its purpose is to certify that you meet the required industry standards for competency, whether through formal training, on-the-job experience, or a combination of both. This certificate can support applications for trade licences, enhance employment opportunities, or provide a pathway to further qualifications. For more details, visit Certificate of Proficiency Guidelines.

Applying for an Electrical License in NSW

Obtaining the right licence is essential for working as an electrician in NSW. The NSW Fair Trading website provides detailed information about the types of electrical licences available, the qualifications required, and how to apply. This resource is invaluable for understanding your licensing obligations and ensuring compliance with industry standards. For more details, visit NSW Fair Trading – Electrical Licences.

Applying for a Security Operative License in your State/Territory

For detailed information on licensing and regulatory requirements, visit the Australian Security Industry Association (ASIAL) website: ASIAL Legislation & Regulations. You can also contact your Work Health and Safety Regulatory Authority at the national or state/territory level for further guidance.

Applying for a Security Operative License in NSW

If you’re pursuing a career in the security industry, obtaining a Security Operative Licence is a crucial step. The Service NSW website provides comprehensive information on the application process, eligibility criteria, and requirements for working in security roles such as monitoring, installation, or patrol services. For more details on how to apply, visit Service NSW – Apply for a Security Operative Licence.

Solar Accreditation

Solar accreditation is an essential certification for professionals working in the solar energy industry. It ensures that installers and designers possess the necessary skills, knowledge, and qualifications to safely and effectively work with solar photovoltaic (PV) systems. In Australia, solar accreditation is typically overseen by organisations like the Clean Energy Council (CEC), which provides rigorous training and assessment to uphold industry standards.

Holding solar accreditation allows professionals to meet compliance requirements, deliver high-quality installations, and provide customers with confidence in their services. It also grants access to government incentives like Small-Scale Technology Certificates (STCs), which are only available for installations completed by accredited professionals.

For electricians and renewable energy professionals, achieving solar accreditation can open doors to exciting opportunities in the growing clean energy sector, supporting Australia’s transition to sustainable power sources. For more details on how to apply, visit Solar Accreditation Australia

Unique Student Identifier (USI)

What is a Unique Student Identifier (USI)?

A USI is your individual education number for life. It also gives you an online record of your vocational education and training (VET) undertaken in Australia. 

If you’re at university, TAFE or doing other nationally recognised training, you need a USI. Without one, you can’t get Commonwealth financial assistance or your qualification or statement of attainment.

It is a requirement that all students in Australia have a Unique Student Identifier (USI). The USI will be a lifelong number which will enable your records and results to be collected in an online system. By having a USI, you will be able to access your training records and results (or transcript) whenever you need to.

We explain this here and will cover the detail again at induction to the RTO. You must have a USI before an RTO can Issue a Certificate or a Statements of Attainment, unless you fall into one of the exempt categories. For further information on USI exemptions, please refer to: http://www.usi.gov.au/Pages/exemptions.aspx

The Department of Industry has developed the following video to help students access a USI: http://usi.gov.au/students/Pages/default.aspx

If you are unsure or unable to apply for a USI, we can apply for one for you by completing our USI form and giving us permission to apply for it on your behalf.

Your Unique Student Identifier (USI) contains personal information, contact details and your training records and results. The USI system has been designed to keep this information safe and secure and is only accessed by the organisations and employers you to choose to have access to your records.