01 · Match the credential
Check which licence or registration you hold
Renewal periods, work scope and fees can differ by credential class. Compare the catalogue details with the name and class on your regulator record or renewal notice.
Who this applies to
Source checkedQueensland has electrical work licences for workers and a separate electrical contractor licence for contracting businesses.
Licence or registration categories
Source checkedCheck credential-specific detailsElectrical work licences include unrestricted and restricted pathways; electrical contractor licensing is separate. Check the exact class and conditions on the regulator record.
02 · Plan the renewal
Use the renewal timing, process and fee for your credential
Renewal timing
Source checkedCheck credential-specific detailsAn electrical worker licence is valid for 5 years. Renewal can be lodged up to 2 months before expiry. Contractor renewal is due on the licence notice; use the licence record for its exact date.
Renewal process
Source checkedRenew through the Electrical Licensing Portal or use Form 12 for renewal or reinstatement. Worker applicants must maintain required trade and first-aid skills; contractor applicants need current insurance.
Fees
Source checkedCheck credential-specific details2026–27 schedule: electrical worker renewal A$97.15; electrical contractor renewal A$464.30. Confirm the exact application type and any reinstatement conditions with WorkSafe Queensland.
03 · Uncertainty and limits
Details to confirm before you apply
A “Source checked” label means the catalogue identified an official source for that field; it does not confirm your personal eligibility or current licence status. The items below repeat catalogue details that are marked unverified or call for a credential-specific check.
- Licence or registration categories: Electrical work licences include unrestricted and restricted pathways; electrical contractor licensing is separate. Check the exact class and conditions on the regulator record.
- Renewal timing: An electrical worker licence is valid for 5 years. Renewal can be lodged up to 2 months before expiry. Contractor renewal is due on the licence notice; use the licence record for its exact date.
- Fees: 2026–27 schedule: electrical worker renewal A$97.15; electrical contractor renewal A$464.30. Confirm the exact application type and any reinstatement conditions with WorkSafe Queensland.
Source list · checked 18 October 2026
Official sources
These are the exact official links attached to the national catalogue entry. Open them to confirm the current requirements for your credential.