New Victorian requirements for supervising apprentice electricians

Energy Safe Victoria is the energy safety regulator for gas, electricity and pipelines in Victoria.

It recently reviewed and updated the requirements for the effective supervision of apprentice electricians. The new requirements are effective 1 September 2025. Requirements include:

• An employer of an apprentice is responsible for having in place the appropriate arrangements that ensure the quality of apprentice training, and their safety and supervision.
• An employer of an apprentice is also responsible for continuously monitoring and assessing the effectiveness of those arrangements and making adjustments as necessary to deliver those intended outcomes.
• The employer must appoint a supervisor who is responsible for providing effective supervision of the apprentice when they are carrying out electrical installation work.

More information and the full list of requirements is available on Energy Safe’s website.