Can I work for customers once I am qualified?
Worker licensing and permission to contract can differ. Queensland, for example, has separate contractor licensing.
What this means for your training plan
Permission to perform electrical work and permission to contract with customers can differ. Queensland distinguishes electrical worker and contractor licences; South Australia likewise separates worker registration and contractor licensing.
Identify whether your intended role is employment, supervised training or contracting. A course comparison should not turn a qualification or worker credential into a promise that you may operate an electrical contracting business.
What should you compare?
- Employee work
- Worker licence
- Contractor licence
- Insurance and business conditions
What remains unconfirmed?
Your jurisdiction's contractor requirements
What can you do next?
Check contractor rules before quoting or taking paid customer work.