Declaration of Competency for Unregistered Electrical Contractors and Electricians

This form provides a Declaration of Competency for undertaking and verifying electrical installation work carried out by unregistered electrical contractors or electricians. (Domestic Only)

Explanatory Note:

The original declaration form was developed as part of the equivalence guidance specifically for domestic electrical installations, with the primary aim of addressing inconsistencies in verifier approaches to “reasonable inquiry” and competency assessment in that context. The revised form therefore retains this established scope at present.

At this stage of the equivalence guide review, the updated declaration has been introduced for domestic applications only. This reflects both its historical use and a proportionate, risk-based approach to implementation. However, it is recognised that the underlying principles may have broader applicability.

On this basis, it was agreed that the revised form would initially be implemented for domestic applications, with the potential for wider use to be explored through further discussion with CTWG, SELECT, and CERTSURE. The equivalence guide remains under review, and any extension to include non-domestic work will be considered as part of that process.