51Levels of supervision

51 Levels of supervision (1) For sections 9(2)(f), 62(4)(a) and 63(4)(a) of the Act, direct supervision, in relation to an apprentice or trainee, means that: (a) the holder of an electrical work licence is, as far as reasonably practicable, present in the immediate work area of the apprentice or trainee at all times while the electrical work is being performed; and (b) the holder of an electrical work licence can observe the apprentice or trainee and their work; and

Electrical Safety Regulations 2024 34 (c) the apprentice or trainee and the holder of an electrical work licence are able to communicate directly; and (d) while the electrical work is being performed by the apprentice or trainee, the holder of an electrical work licence: (i) provides instruction and demonstrates the correct procedures for performing the work; and (ii) monitors the work; and (iii) provides guidance; and (iv) checks, as required, that the work complies with the Act and these Regulations; and (e) when the electrical work is completed by the apprentice or trainee, the holder of an electrical work licence checks and tests the work to ensure the work is safe from electrical risk and complies with the Act and these Regulations. (2) For sections 62(4)(b) and 63(4)(b) of the Act, general supervision, in relation to an apprentice or trainee, means: (a) in the case of work specified in Schedule 1 performed by an apprentice or trainee with a specified amount of experience that requires general supervision (level 1) – the holder of an electrical work licence: (i) is present at the place where the electrical work is being performed, at all times while the work is being performed; and (ii) while the electrical work is being performed: (A) provides instruction and direction, as required; and (B) is readily available to provide advice and guidance; and (C) periodically monitors the work; and (D) checks, as required, that the work complies with (iii) when the electrical work is complete, checks and tests the work to ensure the work is safe and complies with

Electrical Safety Regulations 2024 35 (b) in the case of work specified in Schedule 1 performed by an apprentice or trainee with a specified amount of experience that requires general supervision (level 2) – the holder of an electrical work licence: (i) visits the apprentice or trainee at the place where the electrical work is being carried out, at least once a day; and (ii) before the electrical work commences, provides instruction and direction, as required, regarding the electrical work; and (iii) while the electrical work is being performed: (A) is readily available or contactable to provide advice and guidance; and (B) checks, as appropriate, that the work complies with (iv) when the electrical work is complete, checks and tests the work to ensure the work is safe and complies with the Act and these Regulations.