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Electrical stream licence - Queensland

Description

You will need this licence to undertake work on fire alarm systems and emergency lighting to assist building occupants to safely evacuate in the event of a fire. This licence is available in the following classes:

  • design - fire alarm systems
  • certify - fire alarm systems
  • certify - emergency lighting
  • install and maintain - fire alarm systems
  • inspect and test - emergency lighting.

You can apply for this licence as a:

  • contractor - allows you to perform, supervise and enter into contracts for building work
  • nominee supervisor - allows you to supervise work on behalf of a licensed company, but not to contract out individually to perform building work
  • fire protection occupational licence - allow you to carry out work for a licensed contractor either as an employee or subcontractor.

Service type

Licence

A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.

Eligibility requirements

Your requirements will vary depending on your category of licence. To be eligible, you will need to meet the appropriate:

  • technical requirements
  • experience requirements
  • managerial requirements
  • professional indemnity insurance requirements
  • financial requirements.

If you do not meet the technical qualifications, you may be able to obtain one through recognition of prior learning (RPL) by a registered training organisation (RTO). Please see the attached resources for specific information on these requirements.

If you are an interstate applicant, you may be eligible to obtain a licence through mutual recognition. If you are an international applicant, you may have to have an overseas qualification assessed for equivalency prior to applying.

Duration

1 or 3 years

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Description
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You can find the current fees here.

Other resources

Task Business Structure Resources
Comply All Technical qualifications for licensing - PDF (Opens in new window)

Application process

Apply

To apply for this licence, you will need to fill out the licence application form, providing:

  • evidence of your qualifications
  • evidence of your experience
  • evidence of professional indemnity insurance
  • written references
  • financial information showing that you meet the minimum financial requirements (for contractor types only)
  • proof of identity
  • the applicable fees.

Approval time

Applications can take between 6 and 12 weeks to be processed, depending on their complexity

Transfer

This licence cannot be transferred.

Administering agency

Queensland Building and Construction Commission

Contact details

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