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Apprentices

Information for electrical apprentices and their employers

For apprentices

Electrical apprentices have a learning path that takes a minimum of four years and includes education, training and supervision by A Grade electricians while doing electrical installations.

Note: for Gasfitters' licencing and apprentice information see Gasfitter licences

Licensing

About electrical apprenticeships

Information about electrical apprenticeships.

Licensing

Undertaking the Licensed Electrician's Assessment

You need to pass 3 assessments to get an electrician's licence to work in Victoria.

Licensing

After your apprentice training contract ends

What to do if your apprenticeship training contract is due to end or has ended.

Licensing

Documentation needed for an electrician's licence

Documentation required before applying for A Grade electrician's licence or a Supervised Worker's licence.

Licensing

Electrical apprentices applying for a licence

Information for electrical apprentices applying for a licence

Licensing

Special consideration for licensing assessments

How to apply for special consideration in electrical licensing assessments.

For employers

Licensing

Employers – about your electrical apprentices

An electrician's apprenticeship is a contract of training which includes a national qualification. it includes formal schooling and on the job training.

Licensing

Employers – when your electrical apprentices finish

Employers can help when their electrical apprentices finish their contract

Licensing

Requirements for the effective supervision of apprentice electricians

Guidance about effectively supervising apprentices.

Date: 04/12/2025 18:57

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