If you are an electrical worker in Tasmania, you are required to maintain and develop your skills and knowledge through ongoing learning activities, referred to as Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
The CPD has to be proven when you apply to renew your licence. This is to demonstrate that you have enough CPD related to your vocation.
required points
As an electrical practitioner, you require an average of 12 points per year, which equates to a minimum of 36 points for your 3 year licence.
Training and points value
If you are participating in Nationally Recognised Training delivered by an RTO, then you will attain 1 point per hour with a maximum of 6 points in a day.
| Nationally Accredited Training delivered by an RTO | 1 point per nominal hour, as stated in the course or unit of competency or by the RTO (maximum 6 points per day) |
Competency Training courses and points
Competency Training is now offering the following courses in Tasmania. Below is a tally of points that can be attained through attending one of these courses. View our course calendar for dates. If public dates are not available, please contact us for company courses.
| Training course | Duration | Location | Points |
| Installation and Maintenance of Electrical Equipment in Hazardous Areas | 4 Days | Hobart, Launceston or Company location | 24 Points |
| Installation and Maintenance of Electrical Equipment in Hazardous Areas – Refresher | 2 Days | Hobart, Launceston or Company location | 12 Points |
| EEHA – Classification and Design | 5 Days | Hobart, Launceston or Company location | 30 Points |
| EEHA – Classification | 3 Days | Hobart, Launceston or Company location | 18 Points |
| High Voltage Switching Operations | 4 Days | Company location | 24 Points |
| High Voltage Switching – Refresher | 2 Days | Company location | 12 Points |
To find out more about CPD, visit the Department of Justice website. Click here.
