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Electrical worker licences and the separate electrical contractor licence.
Queensland electrician renewal guideQueensland has electrical work licences for workers and a separate electrical contractor licence for contracting businesses.
- Licence categoriesSource checked
- Electrical work licences include unrestricted and restricted pathways; electrical contractor licensing is separate. Check the exact class and conditions on the regulator record.
- Renewal cycle or due-date basisSource checked
- 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.
- Official form and renewal destinationSource checked
- Renew 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.
- Renewal feesSource checked
- 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.