ACT GOVERNMENT Power of Choice Metering Electrical licensing

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ACT GOVERNMENT Power of Choice – Metering Electrical licensing and regulation

ACT GOVERNMENT Power of Choice – Metering Electrical licensing and regulation

Electrical licensing • Intended so that only people who are trained and capable of

Electrical licensing • Intended so that only people who are trained and capable of doing the work are authorised to do so. • Metering is licensable electrical wiring work covered within the scope of electrical licensing but not necessarily covered by existing electrician training. • Scope doesn’t extend beyond network boundary, make other work contestable, or authorise network access. • Options – – Automatic authorisation Separate licence Endorsement on unrestricted electrician licence Alternative scheme

Electrical licensing - competencies • Relevant metering competencies – UEENEEG 171 A – Install,

Electrical licensing - competencies • Relevant metering competencies – UEENEEG 171 A – Install, setup and commission interval metering • Possible others – UETTDRRF 11 A - Testing of connections to low voltage electricity networks – UETTDREL 16 A - Working safely near live electrical apparatus • Recognition of external accreditations/licensing/alternative competencies e. g. ASP 2, UETTDRIS 60 A • Availability of training and RPL

Electrical regulation and certification • Metering Code of Practice – Specific metering requirements, for

Electrical regulation and certification • Metering Code of Practice – Specific metering requirements, for example location of metering to allow access for maintenance – Fills in the ‘gap’ • Certificates of electrical safety and inspection requirements – Metering as part of a new installation – New/replacement meter only – Maintenance/repair

Next steps • Further consultation • Initial feedback on endorsement option – please provide

Next steps • Further consultation • Initial feedback on endorsement option – please provide to: Construction. Policy@act. gov. au Questions?

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