Hiring an Electrician in Victoria: Licences and Certificates

Before booking electrical work, it helps to understand the credentials involved and the information your contractor needs. Here is a starting point for Melbourne homeowners and small businesses.

An electrician’s licence and contractor registration

A Victorian A-Grade licence allows an electrician to carry out electrical installation work without supervision. Contractor registration is a separate requirement for a business offering electrical installation work. When booking, check both the worker’s licence and the business’s registration. Energy Safe Victoria explains what to check when hiring an electrical worker.

Electrical safety certificates

A Certificate of Electrical Safety is required for all electrical installation work in Victoria. Some work also requires an independent inspection. Ask your contractor which process applies and keep the certificate with your property records. See Energy Safe Victoria’s certificate guidance for the requirements.

What to include in a quote request

• Your suburb and whether the property is a house, apartment or business premises
• What you want installed, repaired or checked
• Any symptoms you have noticed, such as a circuit that keeps tripping
• Access restrictions, building manager requirements and preferred timing
• The model number of an appliance or equipment involved, if you have it

You do not need to diagnose the fault yourself. Describe what you have noticed so the electrician can assess the next step. Some jobs can be quoted from the details provided; others need a visit before the scope is clear.

Enquire about a job

Read about my Melbourne electrical services or CBD apartment and office work, then use the contact form to describe the job. If photos or documents would help, I’ll arrange how to share them after your enquiry. The form is not monitored continuously and is not an emergency service.