In Australia, electrical test and tag (checking electrical appliances for safety and attaching a compliance tag) is regulated under AS/NZS 3760.
Who Can Test and Tag?
- A competent person can legally test and tag.
- A “competent person” is not necessarily a licensed electrician but must have completed the appropriate test and tag training course (usually a nationally recognised course like UEENEEP026A).
What About Electrical Apprentices?
- Electrical apprentices are not automatically allowed to test and tag just because they are apprentices.
- Unless the apprentice has completed the test and tag training and been deemed competent, they cannot legally perform test and tag on their own.
- Even if trained, apprentices generally need to work under the supervision of a licensed electrician until they’re fully qualified.
🚫 What Apprentices Cannot Do
- They cannot issue certificates of compliance.
- They cannot perform live testing or complex electrical work unsupervised.
Key Takeaway
An electrical apprentice can test and tag if they have completed the appropriate training and been deemed competent — but in most workplaces, apprentices will perform this task under the guidance of a licensed electrician.
For business owners: If you need test and tag services in Melbourne, it’s always best to hire a licensed electrician or a fully trained technician to stay compliant and safe.
