Do you need to be an electrician to Test and Tag?

Test & Tag Training

No - you don’t need to be an electrician or have an electrical background to test and tag in Australia.

According to Australian Standards AS/NZS 3760, you must be deemed a ‘Competent Person’. This can be achieved by undertaking a Test & Tag Course, which usually takes 1 day to complete. Most states and territories specify that the training should be conducted by a Registered Training Organisation, while the course is of a Nationally Recognised standard.

This effectively means that even if you’re not an electrician, you can still learn to use a portable appliance tester and test electrical equipment. In fact, the majority of our students have no electrical background or knowledge at all.

A test and tag course will ensure you gain all the required skills and knowledge to test and tag according to the Australian standards. Upon completion of a course, you will deemed 'Competent' and be able to freely PAT test across Australia. Then, you'll be able to either test and tag your own equipment, or act as a service provider and test and tag other peoples electrical items.

There are other ways a person can be allowed to test and tag in Australia, which stem from having relevant qualifications, experience on the job or a combination of both.

If you have any questions regarding any of this, please call us on 1300 848 302.

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Test & Tag Training Certificates will now be 100% digital - meaning no more waiting for it to arrive in the mail and easier than ever to show your ID. 

You’ll receive your official, verifiable certification once you have completed all components of your test and tag course and we have awarded your certificate.

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  • Need to prove you're a Competent Person? Share your certificate with a click via email.
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  • You can print out your own copy at any time

Frequently Asked Questions

How do i receive my digital certificate?

Once you finish your Test & Tag Training course, we first make sure that you have succesfully completed all parts of it. Once confirmed on our end, your digital certificate will be issued. You'll receive an email with a secure link to access, download, and be able share your certificate anytime.

Will my employer accept a digital certificate?

Yes! Our digital test and tag certificates are official, secure, and blockchain-backed. This means they're tamper-proof and easy to verify. You can easily share your certificate with employers via email.

Can I get a digital version of my old certificate?

Yes! If you completed a Test & Tag Training course in the past with us specifically, you can request a digital version of your certificate. Simply contact us with your details, and we'll verify and issue your digital credential.

How do i share my digital certificate?

There are a few ways you can do this! The easiest way is to simply save your certificate as a PDF and attach it to an email or upload it to any platform you're using. Otherwise, you can share a direct a link. You can copy the unique URL and then share it via email, messenger, social media etc. If you're on the job and need to show it, the QR code shown on your digital wallet is instantly verifiable.