Electrical licences under the new Electrical Safety Act [Webinar]

When:	05 September 2024
Venue:	Online via Microsoft Teams
Contact:	NT WorkSafe
Phone:	1800 019 115
Email:	ntworksafe@nt.gov.au

The licensing scheme for the electrical industry has changed in the Northern Territory with the commencement of new electrical safety laws in July this year.

The Electrical Worker and Contractors Act 1978 has been repealed and the Electrical Workers and Electrical Workers and Contractors Licensing Board has been abolished.

Electrical licences are now issued under the Electrical Safety Act 2022 by the NT WorkSafe, which includes the Electrical Safety Regulator.

The webinar will cover:

• The new licensing framework under the Electrical Safety Act.
• The different types of electrical work licences and their eligibility requirements
  • including possible endorsement types for a restricted work licence
• The different types of electrical contractor licences and their eligibility requirements
  • Nominated person requirements for electrical contractor licence
  • In-house electrical licence
• Apprentice registrations and trainee permits
• The difference between Automatic Mutual Recognition and Mutual Recognition, and which process to use
• The process and requirements to vary a licence
• The public register of electrical licences.

Cost: Free

Register using this link.