How to submit your application
Proof of identity requirements
Licensing Services maintains a register of licensed electrical and ensures that the information is accurate and confidential, protecting operatives against the possible fraudulent use of their name. This fact sheet explains the requirements for an applicant to prove his or her identity.
Application form
Online
Apply and pay for your application
Do not attach images of credit or bank cards when applying online.
By post or in person
If you are submitting your application by post (or in person) and are making payment by credit card, you must also complete the application payment form and attach it to your application.
Applications received without payment cannot be accepted.
Fees
Please refer to the Building & Energy Licensing fees page for fees related to your licence.
The Regulations
Show moreIn Western Australia, the Electricity (Licensing) Regulations 1991 provide that electrical work may only be carried out by persons with an electrician’s licence, as issued by the Electrical Licensing Board of Western Australia. The purpose of the regulations is to ensure safety for electrical workers and end users of electricity in Western Australia.
When to apply for a Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic's Licence
Show moreA restricted electrical licence is required on completing successfully an apprenticeship in the trade of Refrigeration and Air-conditioning.
Scope of Work
Show moreThe Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic's Licence will have the following Scope of Work:
- Disconnect/reconnect R&AC equipment.
- Fault find R&AC power and control circuits.
- Modify, replace or repair within the R&AC "package".
- Modify R&AC control circuits in switchboards/panels.
- Assemble factory supplied cable between R&AC split system components (up to 4kW).
The licence does not authorise the holder to install or alter fixed wiring.
Applying for a Restricted Electrical Licence
Show moreTo satisfy the Board that you have completed an approved apprenticeship and that you are competent to be licensed, you are required to provide the following information to Building and Energy's Licence Office:
- A completed application form.
- Copy of the Trade Certificate for the trade of 'Engineering Tradesperson (Mechanical)', issued by the Department of Training and Workforce Development.
- Copy of the Certificate III in Engineering Mechanical Trade - Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, issued by a Registered Training Organisation (RTO).
- Current copy of the Record of Results, issued by the RTO listing all the Unit of Competence that have been completed successfully.
- Non-refundable application fee.
- Five-yearly registration fee.
- Proof of identification.
Where a Restricted Electrical Licence has not been applied for within six months of completing the apprenticeship, a letter is required explaining why an application was not submitted, who the employer was and the electrical work carried out since completing the apprenticeship.
