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Frequently asked questions
Does an electrician in Victoria need a licence?
Yes. Electrical installation work in Victoria has to be done by a licensed electrician, and a business that contracts to do it has to be a Registered Electrical Contractor (REC). Energy Safe Victoria issues both, and you can check a licence or REC number on its website.
What is a Certificate of Electrical Safety?
It is the certificate a Victorian electrician gives you after electrical installation work, such as new circuits, a switchboard change or rewiring. It records what was done and that the work was tested. Keep it with your property records.
Can I do my own electrical work in Victoria?
No. Electrical installation work by an unlicensed person is illegal in Victoria, and that includes replacing a power point or a light switch. Changing a light globe or plugging in an appliance is fine.
When does a switchboard need upgrading?
Common signs are old ceramic fuses, no safety switches (RCDs), power that trips often, or no room for a new circuit such as an EV charger or air conditioner. An electrician can inspect the board and quote for a new one.
What does an electrician need to install an EV charger?
A wall-mounted charger usually needs its own circuit from the switchboard. The electrician checks that the switchboard and the supply to the building can carry the extra load, and may upgrade the switchboard first.
What is test and tag?
Test and tag is the regular inspection and electrical testing of portable appliances and extension leads, which many workplaces and building sites require. Each item that passes gets a tag showing the test date and when the next test is due.