Four licence types have been developed and determined for the benefit and understanding of the Client.  These are – Assessed Qualified Electrician, Qualified Electrician, Restricted Electrical Worker and Apprentice Electrician.  All licences are valid for three years and include an administration fee of £35 which is non refundable.

Licence Type Total Cost Licence Fee Admin Fee (non-refundable)
Assessed Qualified Electrician (AQE) £140 £105 £35
Qualified Electrician (QE) £140 £105 £35
Restricted Electrician (REW) £140 £105 £35
Apprentice Electrician (AE) £100 £65 £35

Payment Online

Payment must be made before your application can be submitted.  Payments made online are confirmed via an automated email message.  You can pay online with a credit or debit card. It’s secure, quick and easy.

Cancellations

All supporting information for an electrical licence application must be received within 3 years of submitting the application to SparkSafe LtP.  Therefore, if all necessary documents are not submitted within 3 years from the submission date, the application will be removed from the SparkSafe system.  Where this occurs, no refund will be given.

Electrical Workers

How to Apply

Anyone wishing to apply for a SparkSafe Licence to Practise must complete an online application.

Licence Renewal

The Electrical Worker Licence is valid for 3 years from the date of approval.

Licence Types & Criteria

Licence types available – Assessed Qualified Electrician, Qualified Electrician, Restricted Electr...

Qualification Information

A list of electrical qualifications for QE Licence Type.

Your Responsibilities

If you are an electrical worker, you have the certain responsibilities regarding LtP implementation.