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Certificates of Electrical Safety

A Certificate of Electrical Safety (COES) is a legal document issued by an electrician to record details of their work.

Certificates of Electrical Safety

About Certificates of Electrical Safety

An overview of Certificates of Electrical Safety (COES).

Certificates of Electrical Safety

Certificates of Electrical Safety for the community

Certificates of Electrical Safety (COES) record details of electrical work performed by a Registered Electrical Contractor or licensed electrician.

Certificates of Electrical Safety

Certificates of Electrical Safety auditing scheme

Auditing the work described on a Certificate of Electrical Safety ensures it follows legislation and Australian Standards.

Certificates of Electrical Safety

ESVConnect Certificates of Electrical Safety

Registered users can lodge Certificates of Electrical Safety in ESVConnect and meet all their certification requirements.

Certificates of Electrical Safety

Electrical installation defects

A list that helps the electrical industry to record defects in electrical installation work.

Certificates of Electrical Safety

Paper Certificates of Electrical Safety

Information for electrical workers about completing and lodging paper-based Certificates of Electrical Safety (COES)

Certificates of Electrical Safety

COES – obligations and guidelines

Guidance for electricity professionals about COES and their obligations.

Certificates of Electrical Safety

COES fees

2025 fees for Certificates of Electrical Safety.

Certificates of Electrical Safety

Frequently Asked Questions – COES

Answers questions from the community and tradespeople about Certificates of Electrical Safety.

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A directory of tradespeople for industry and community use.

Date: 19/01/2026 5:06

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